Tales from the quiet Western European country of Portugal, home to beaches, tiled houses and best of all delicious Pastel de Natas.
In all my travels through Portugal, few places compare with the visual splendour that you find when visiting Obidos. A small town in central Portugal, Óbidos is a delightfully scenic town wrapped up in ribbon-like …
Nowadays one of Portugal’s most popular destinations, Porto has rocketed up many people’s lists of where to go next. Great as a city break as well as part of a longer Portugal itinerary, Porto is …
Right now, there are few destinations in Europe hotter than Portugal. After a slight dip, the country has seen a rampant rise in popularity again. Of course, it’s not hard to see why. It has …
The secret’s out. Everyone knows just how awesome Portugal is now. After a lull, this small country in western Europe has come back with a vengeance. Long favoured as a beach getaway for certain nationalities, …
When visiting Porto, there is no shortage of sights, attractions and foods to keep you more than occupied. But another great reason to visit Porto is the chance to see more of northern Portugal using …
There’s no shortage of interesting and enlightening destinations in Portugal, especially in the country’s central region. While there may be better known and more popular spots like Coimbra and Aveiro, the town of Leiria is …
There are few places in Portugal as steeped in living history as Coimbra. This city in central Portugal is a natural stopping point for those travelling across the country between Porto and Lisbon. And while …
Portugal has seen a huge boom in tourism the last few years and that’s partly thanks to the city of Porto. The northern city has fast become a beloved city break destination in Europe, due …
There’s little question that the Algarve region in southern Portugal is one of the country’s most popular places to visit, what with its beaches and eventful coastline. Generally speaking, visitors come to the Algarve for …
When it comes to visiting northern Portugal, the Douro Valley is one destination tourists can’t miss. The region combines sun-baked landscapes with rustic villages, not to mention one of the premier wine destinations in Europe. …