Portugal
Portugal is an incredible destination that never fails to impress. With its mild climate, breathtaking coastlines, historic cities and rich culture it’s a place you’ll want to return to again and again. Whether you’re a beach lover, nature enthusiast or culture seeker, Portugal has something for everyone. Plus, the warm and welcoming locals make every visit even more special, ensuring an unforgettable experience.
Alcobaça: discover the monastery and charm of this Portuguese town
Alcobaça: discover the monastery and charm of this Portuguese town
When travelling through the region north of Lisbon, it would be a shame to skip Alcobaça. This quiet town lies around an hour and a half from Lisbon and feels completely different from the busier coastal destinations nearby. Here, it’s not about…
Nazaré in Portugal: home to Europe’s highest waves
Nazaré in Portugal: home to Europe’s highest waves
Nazaré is far from an ordinary seaside town on Portugal’s west coast. The place is best known for its enormous waves, which have made it famous around the world. Just offshore lies the deep Nazaré Canyon, a submarine canyon that causes the…
Exploring Lisbon by tram: the most beautiful routes and lines
Exploring Lisbon by tram: the most beautiful routes and lines
As you walk through Lisbon, you often hear it before you see it: the rattling sound of a tram making its way through the narrow streets. The small yellow trams have become such a familiar part of the city that they…
Martinhal Sagres Resort Algarve: luxury and tranquillity in southwest Portugal
Martinhal Sagres Resort Algarve: luxury and tranquillity in southwest Portugal
This year, just like last year, we planned to spend the spring holiday in Portugal. The idea was to map out a road trip from Porto to Faro, staying somewhere new every night along the way. But when our flight…
Ponta da Piedade in the Algarve: a must see coastal landscape
Ponta da Piedade in the Algarve: a must see coastal landscape
Ponta da Piedade is known as one of the most beautiful places in the south of Portugal. Here you will find limestone rock formations shaped over time by erosion and changing weather conditions. Along the coast between Lagos and Albufeira…
Fishermen in Monte Gordo, a morning ritual on Portugal’s Algarve coast
Fishermen in Monte Gordo, a morning ritual on Portugal’s Algarve coast
There are places where, early in the morning, you can literally watch life come to life. Monte Gordo in the Algarve, Portugal’s southernmost coastal region, is one of those places.. In the early hours, before the beach fills with towels and…
Cacela Velha in the Algarve: charming historic village with Ria Formosa views
Cacela Velha in the Algarve: charming historic village with Ria Formosa views
There are so many charming towns and villages to visit in the Algarve. Think of Olhão, Tavira, Fuseta and Vila Real de Santo António with its beautiful Foz do Guadiana pier. But make sure you don’t skip the really small villages either,…
Foz do Guadiana, beautiful pier on the border of Portugal and Spain
Foz do Guadiana, beautiful pier on the border of Portugal and Spain
Are you spending your holiday in the Algarve, east of Faro? Then the Foz do Guadiana pier near Vila Real de Santo António, together with the wide stretch of sand known as Praia das Amelias Modestas, is a lovely place…
17 things to do in the Algarve from Quinta do Lago near Faro
17 things to do in the Algarve from Quinta do Lago near Faro
Faro lies at the heart of the Algarve, making it the perfect base for exploring all corners of the region. Whether you’re in the mood for a day full of culture, want to discover a charming village or prefer to explore hidden…
Weather in the Algarve, Faro in February: my personal experience
Weather in the Algarve, Faro in February: my personal experience
A visit to the Algarve in February offers a pleasant escape from the cold weather found in many other parts of Europe. During my stay in this southern region of Portugal, I enjoy the mild climate and the peaceful atmosphere that make…