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Top 100 of the best places to visit and things to do in Portugal

Once, there was a small corner in Europe of 92 090 km2, a place which became known...

Top 40 of the places to visit in the Madeira and Porto Santo islands

Located about 950 km from mainland Portugal, most of the islands in the archipelago of Madeira...

Top 10 of the best places to visit in Central Portugal

Central Portugal is an amazing region, a place where you can discover villages of rare beauty...

Top 10 of the places to visit in Northern Portugal

Do you want to discover Northern Portugal but don’t know what places to visit? In this...

Visit Algarve and discover my top 20 of the places you can’t miss

The privileged location in the south of Portugal and the many hours of sunshine make the Algarve...

Top 20 of the places to visit in Lisbon

Porto, Porto and North of Portugal

Lisbon, the capital and biggest city in Portugal, is in the top of the most popular tourist...

Top 20 things to do in Porto

One of the things to do in Portugal is definitely visiting Porto. The city of Porto...

What to do in Faro – top 16 things to do in Faro

Faro, capital of the Algarve, has a much more Portuguese character than most tourist cities on the...

Scams in Portugal – discover what to avoid before visiting the country

Your holidays are the period of time when you are most susceptible to scams, since you are more...

Top 50 things to do in azores

The archipelago of the Azores, a group of Portuguese islands located in the North Atlantic, is a...

Top 20 of the places to visit in Nazaré and surrounding area

The beautiful Nazaré is a town like few in Central Portugal! From the traditions that have...

Top 15 of the places to visit in Terceira island, Azores

Terceira island is part of the archipelago of Azores and is located in the middle of the North...

Top 20 Things to do in Angra do Heroísmo, in Terceira island

Travel throughout five centuries of history to the island of Terceira, one of the most important...

Road trip in Douro Valley and Porto in 7 days

Listed by UNESCO as World Heritage since 2001, Alto Douro Wine Region, as well as the...

5 day São Miguel island itinerary

Considered one of the most beautiful islands in Portugal and spanning from 8 to 15 km wide and 64...

Top 20 Things to do in São Miguel Island, Azores

Located in the Azores archipelago, a group of islands with a very special charm and fabulous...

7-Day travel guide in Porto and Minho (Guimarães, Braga, Ponte de Lima, Viana do Castelo)

Limited to the south by Central Portugal, to the north and east by the Spanish regions of Galicia...

Top 20 Things to do in Viana do Castelo

Considered one of the most beautiful cities in Northern Portugal, Viana do Castelo is a city...

Algarve itinerary – discover this region in 6 amazing days

Would you like to discover the region that welcomes more visitors in Portugal? Would you like to...

Top 20 Things to do in Ponta Delgada, Azores

Once a safe haven for ships that sailed to and from India, Ponta Delgada grew and became one of...

Top 20 things to do in Braga

Braga is located in Northern Portugal and was founded by the Romans more than 2000 years ago with...

Taxes in Portugal: discover everything you need to know

There are several taxes in Portugal and, if you want to retire in Portugal or work here, then you...

How to rent a car in Portugal and avoid the sneaky extra fees

During your holidays, probably you’ll rent a car if you want to visit places other than big...

Cost of living in Portugal vs United Kingdom and United States

It is often said that the cost of living in Portugal is cheaper than in countries like the United...

Best Azores hotels – visit the archipelago and discover where to stay!

To help you prepare your trip to the beautiful Portuguese archipelago of Azores, I’ve made a...

Top of the best tours in Azores and activities

Do you want to explore the archipelago of the Azores and discover the wonders present in islands...

Top of the places to visit in Peneda-Gerês National Park

Created in 1971, Peneda-Gerês National Park has a total area of 72 290 hectares, located in the...

Top of the places to visit in Ponte de Lima

Founded in 1125 by the Countess Dª. Teresa de Leão, the mother of the first king of Portugal,...

Top of the most wonderful Madeira walks and activities

Are you preparing a trip to Madeira and would like to discover the points of interest of this...

Things to do in Guimarães, the birthplace of Portugal

Also known as the “birthplace of Portugal”, Guimarães is a city full of history and it...

Top of the best day trips in Porto and surrounding area

Porto

Are you preparing a trip to the capital of Northern Portugal and still don’t know what to do?...

Top of the best Algarve tours – explore the coastline and the countryside

Do you want to explore Algarve, the most visited region in Portugal, and discover all of its...

What to visit in Águeda, the city of the coloured umbrellas

Located in Central Portugal and 23 km east of the “Portuguese Venice”, Aveiro, the...

Top of the best Lisbon day trips

Are you planning a trip to Lisbon and want to discover everything this city has to offer? Wait no...

Visit Costa da Caparica, a hidden paradise close to Lisbon!

Located 20 km south of the historic centre of Lisbon, this is a place you can’t miss! Visit...

Things to do in Peniche – from Berlengas to the most beautiful beaches!

Considered as the westernmost town in mainland Europe, Peniche is one of the places to discover...

What to do in Lagos, a paradise to discover in western Algarve!

In this article, I’ll show you some of the things to do in Lagos, a city in Algarve with a...

Discover the things to do in Portimão, one of the wonders in Algarve

Located in the most touristy region in Portugal, the city of Portimão is one of the favourite...

Visit Figueira da Foz and be amazed with all of its beautiful places!

Located in Central Portugal, 50 km west of Coimbra, Figueira da Foz is famous for its...

Travel guide to visit Alentejo, the biggest Portuguese region

Occupying about a third of the Portuguese territory, Alentejo is a region with a lot to offer...

Visit Santarém in one day and discover all of its marvellous places

Located in the Central Portugal, just 80 km northeast of the capital, Santarém is a town like...

Travel guide to visit Lisbon and surrounding area in 7 days

With views over the Atlantic Ocean and Tagus river, Lisbon peeks through the seven hills with all...

Travel guide to discover the Centre of Portugal in 7 days

With many monuments, natural parks, cities and amazing villages, Central Portugal has much to...

Portugal in a new perspective: Portuguese customs and authenticity

Portugal is a country with many centuries of history and, because of that, a country rich in...

Discover how to apply for a visa to Portugal and change your life!

There are many citizens from different countries that want to visit or even spend their retirement...

Discover the best hotels in Northern Portugal and relax!

To help you prepare your trip to the beautiful Northern Portugal, I’ve made a list of the...

Discover Elvas, the biggest fortified city in Portugal and Europe

Elvas is one of the most beautiful cities in Portugal and, along with Évora, stands out in the...

Discover the 15 most beautiful villas in Portugal and plan your holidays!

Are you going to visit Portugal? Are you looking for a villa to spend some amazing days in this...

Visit Boticas, Montalegre and Chaves and discover some of the wonders of Trás-os-Montes

In this article I’m going to tell you how my trip to the interior North of Portugal was,...

Discover the 7 Wonders of Portugal

In this article you will discover the 7 Wonders of Portugal, chosen by the Portuguese people in...

Discover which hotels are the best in Alentejo

To help you prepare your trip to the beautiful Alentejo region, I’ve made a list of the...

Discover and be amazed with the best hotels in the Centre of Portugal

To help you prepare your trip to the beautiful Centre of Portugal, I’ve made a list of...

Best places to Stay in Portugal – discover amazing rooms and breathtaking views!

To help you on your preparations for your trip to this magnificent country, I’ve decided to...

Discover the wonderful Portuguese festivities and pilgrimages

Portugal is a country with centuries of history and, throughout time, several Portuguese...

Discover how to access the Internet in Portugal during your holidays

As time goes by, our “need” to access the Internet increases, even during our...

Discover the best Portuguese summer festivals!

The Portuguese music festivals, also known as Portuguese summer festivals, appeared more than 30...

Visit Tomar and discover its beautiful castle and Convent of Christ

Tomar is a beautiful city located in Central Portugal, a city that will take you to the time of...

Sanctuary of Our Lady of Fátima, the biggest pilgrimage site in Portugal

Located in Central Portugal, the sanctuary of Our Lady of Fátima has become, throughout the years,...

Discover the wonderful city of Bragança, located in Northern Portugal

Recently I went on a road trip to visit some other beautiful places in Northern...

Best golf courses in portugal – discover the world’s best golf destination!

Although golf appeared in the British isles centuries ago, it has already spread throughout the...

Ria Formosa – visit Algarve and discover this real natural paradise

Algarve is well known to tourists due to its amazing beaches, however this Portuguese region...

Weekend in Lisbon: discover the places not to be missed in 2 days

Have you ever thought about spending a weekend visiting the Portuguese capital but you don’t...

Discover here the best wine regions in Portugal!

For years and years the Portuguese wine has been appreciated and much desired by people from...

Things to do in Portugal in 15 days

Would you like to visit Portugal? Find out some of the things to do in Portugal in 15 days? Great!...

Best hotels in madeira, the beautiful “Pearl of the Atlantic”!

To help you prepare your trip to the beautiful Madeira island, the “Pearl of the...

Visit Viseu and discover the “best city to live” in Portugal!

Viseu is a city unknown to many tourists (especially foreigners), however it has much to offer,...

Discover the most beautiful cities in Portugal

Portugal is one of the oldest countries in the world and has a huge cultural, historical and...

Lisbon Museums that you should visit

Lisbon is a city that has several museums for the tourists to visit, but it’s almost...

Serra da Arrábida, the Portuguese paradise!

Located 40 km from Lisbon’s historic centre, you’ll discover Serra da Arrábida –...

Discover the beautiful Portuguese traditions and the culture of this amazing country

With over 800 years of history, Portugal is one of the oldest countries in the world. Throughout...

The Best Locations to Welcome the New Year in Portugal

Christmas time and the New Year in Portugal is coming and with it a lot of fun, entertainment and...

São Pedro de Moel, one of the most beautiful villages in the Portuguese coastline

Yes, you read it right! In this article I’m going to show you one of the most beautiful...

Retire in Portugal and choose where to live in this amazing country

Would you like to retire in Portugal but you don’t know which region, city or village to...

Serras de Aire e Candeeiros Natural Park: 9 places you can’t miss

Would you like to discover a genuine Portugal where you can admire amazing landscapes, visit the...

Top 10 of the places to visit in Alentejo

The biggest region in Portugal will surely amaze you with its beauty. To visit Alentejo is to...

What to do in algarve: check here what you can see in 5 days

If you’re planning a list of things to do in Portugal, then you should know that Algarve is...

Alcanede – a place to stay if you’re visiting Óbidos, Alcobaça and Tomar

Do you want to discover Nazaré and its beautiful beach, the fortified village of Óbidos, the...

Monsanto to Piódão – discover the 12 historic villages of Portugal

When we think about visiting Portugal, the first places that come to mind are: Lisbon, Porto and...

4 Reasons why you should visit Chaves, one of the oldest cities in Portugal

I have the pleasure to introduce to you Joana, a reader of the blog that visited the beautiful...

Pico Ruivo: discover the most beautiful place in Madeira

Would you like to discover the most beautiful place in Madeira, the typical houses, the amazing...

What to do in funchal, Madeira – The seven places you must visit

In this article, you’ll discover the 7 places you can’t miss when you visit Funchal,...

Visit to Câmara de Lobos, Cabo Girão and Fajã dos Padres

Would you like to discover viewpoints that offer incredible landscapes for you to admire, villages...

Visit to Pico do Arieiro, Curral das Freiras and Ponta de São Lourenço

Would you like to be in the clouds, to discover a secluded village and admire beautiful...

Visit to Porto Moniz, Levada das 25 Fontes and Paul da Serra

Located 2 hours away from Lisbon and Porto, Madeira archipelago will amaze you, especially because...

Top 3 of the best place to stay in Algarve

People often ask me for advice regarding Algarve hotels. To help you prepare your trip to the most...

Top 10 of the places to visit and things to do in Aveiro

Have you ever wondered about the things to do in Aveiro, in Central Portugal? In this article...

Top 10 of the places to visit in Sintra

Going on a Sintra tour is discovering a town full of magic and splendour; it is like entering a...

Top 10 of the places to visit and things to do in Coimbra

Porto, Porto and North of Portugal

There are so many things to do in Coimbra and soon you’ll realize that it has a very special...

Where to Stay in Porto – discover the best places to spend the night!

To help you prepare your trip to the Portuguese capital of the north, I made a list of the best...

Where to stay in Lisbon – best hotels in the Portuguese capital

Many people ask me for advice concerning hotels and where to stay in Lisbon. To help you prepare...

Top 10 of the best beaches in Portugal

Porto, Porto and North of Portugal

After the great success of the articles about the best beaches in each Portuguese region (North,...

Porto apartments – check our top 10 apartments in this beautiful city

With over 500 available apartments in Porto, it is hard to choose where to stay in the...

Where to stay in Lisbon – best apartments in the Portuguese capital

With over 1000 available apartments, it is hard to choose where to stay in Lisbon, the Portuguese...

5 Day Itinerary in the Algarve: Serra de Monchique, Lagos and Silves

Some weeks ago I showed you part of my 5-day itinerary in the Algarve (visit to Cape Saint Vincent...

5 Day Itinerary in the Algarve: Cape Saint Vincent and Beliche Beach

What’s the best thing to do in summertime than to visit Algarve, its beautiful beaches,...

Discover what is the best time to visit Portugal and prepare your trip!

Portugal has a quite warm and dry weather in some regions. On the other hand, winter is a pleasant...

Do you want to live in Portugal? Discover all you need to know!

There are many people who want to live in Portugal and many reasons why they want to move to...

15 Incredible pictures of Portugal that will amaze you!

Are you considering to visit Portugal? Then, take a look at these 15 amazing pictures of Portugal...

What to do in Evora in one day, the beautiful capital of Alentejo