The Serra da Estrela is Portugal’s largest mountain range and has the only skiing in Portugal. It is part of the national park and offers many varied activities all year round, so if you love the active outdoors this is…
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Culturally, Lisbon is one of the best destinations to visit in Portugal, and maybe in Europe, but a few of its museums stand out for their priceless collections. Lisbon’s Calouste Gulbenkian Museum is one of those and a must do…
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Vilamoura is said to be the largest purpose-built tourist complex in Europe, or at least it was when it was first created. The marina area provides an abundance of drinking and dining options, as well as plenty of opportunities for…
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Lisbon residents are lucky people indeed. As well as living in one of the most beautiful cities in Europe, they also have a range of beach resorts right on the doorstep. One of the best of these is the town…
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Every day hundreds of people visit the Fátima Sanctuary to feel the mystery involved with the Virgin’s apparitions. As we had already visited the sanctuary we decided to travel around and find out what else the area had to offer….
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Located a little less than 300km from Lisbon, the Serra da Estrela is highly popular not only for tourists but Portuguese too; attracted at visiting a snowy region especially in winter. It is the highest mountain in the area and…
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The East Algarve resort of Cabanas de Tavira is far less well known than its established equivalents west of Faro, such as Albufeira and Lagos. It’s a far more low-key place, where your fellow travellers are as likely to have…
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If you want to make shopping part of your Algarve holiday, you have plenty of options. The Portuguese love their shopping centres, and visiting them often serves as a day out for the whole family. All of the centres mentioned…
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Portugal is famous and well known for many things, but it there are few more remarkable than the domination of the church and catholic faith, which saw its astonishing cathedrals and monasteries created, the rich Portuguese cuisine and the historical…
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Porto, the capital of the northern region of Portugal is full of wonders, from amazing beaches to incredible bars and night clubs, for this reason Porto became a hotspot for travellers around the world. But aside from the cuisine, parks…
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Central Portugal truly is a magical place to visit. Whilst only a small country, it is steeped in history and comings and goings from many an ancient civilisation. From any central area, you are but a few hours away from…
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The north of Portugal has a few of the best places to visit in the country. Cities like Porto and Braga go up against Lisbon and the warmer regions down South with ease. One of these northern cities is Guimaraes….
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As lovers of rural Portugal, we often find ourselves looking for new adventures across the Portuguese landscapes. Searching near Lisbon seemed sensible, as we didn’t want to send hours in the car, and planned on finding a suitable place to…
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The Iberian Peninsula was an important region in the roman period and so far, archeological sites have been found as well as the numerous monuments and buildings in many Portuguese cities. As we love history and archeology we wanted to visit…
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Flores is the most westerly point of land in Europe and is part of the Azores Archipelago’s Western Group. The island is only 16km in length and 12km wide, its highest point is Morro Alto, from which you can see…
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The island of Faial is situated in the Central Group and is located only a distance of 6km from Pico. Faial is 14km wide and is 21km in length. The highest point of the island called the Cabeco Gordo, it…
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If you wanted to follow the pilgrimage walks through the north or do some hiking through the natural parks in the north or the mountains now is a great time before it gets too hot in the height of summer….
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Lagos is something of a rarity in the Algarve, for not only does it boast some of the region’s finest beaches, but it is also an ancient town that is steeped in history. A fortress, centuries old, stands guard at…
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