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12 Best Events in Porto, December 2025

On a late November evening in Porto, the city does something magical. It flips a switch, and winter suddenly feels warmer! Streets hum with...

11 Best Events in Lisbon in December 2025!

Visiting Lisbon in December? We think you've made a wonderful choice! Lisbon will greet you with mild winter temperatures, usually between 8 °C and...

Christmas Markets in Lisbon, 2025

If you wander around Lisbon in late November, you might notice that one moment you’re passing a pastelaria and the next you’re standing in...

10 Best Events in Porto, November 2025

Heading to Porto this November? You're in for a wonderful time! Although the weather can be unpredictable, with cooler temperatures and the occasional rainy...

11 Best Events in Lisbon, November 2025

Planning a visit to Lisbon in November? Get ready for a bit of rain but a packed list of events. While November weather can...

Porto’s Top 11 Markets

Porto is renowned for its stunning architecture, rich history, and exceptional cuisine. Amongst its famous landmarks lies a treasure trove of markets that offer...

Lisbon’s Top 14 Markets

You want markets in Lisbon? We've got markets in Lisbon. 14 to be exact! Are you ready to walk through a bustling market filled...

The Best Halloween Events in Porto and the Algarve – 2025

We've covered the best Halloween events in Lisbon in 2025 and now we're moving up to Porto and down to the Algarve to give...

The Best Halloween Events in Lisbon – 2025

Halloween in Portugal continues to grow every year and 2025 promises to be the spookiest yet! From pub crawls to one-night-only haunted mansions and...

The Top 12 Quirkiest Attractions in Portugal (And If They’re Worth a Visit)

Portugal does charm and beauty better than most places on earth, but it also has a delightfully odd side. Beyond the gorgeous tiles, quintas,...

10 Events You Must Attend in Porto, October 2025

Coming to Porto this October? We have to compliment you on an excellent choice. The city feels especially alive in autumn. Its historic streets...

10 Events You Must Attend in Lisbon, October 2025

Coming to Lisbon this October? Your timing couldn't be better!The city shines under warm autumn light, with sunny days, cooler evenings, and just the...

What Is an Espigueiro? Exploring the History of Northeastern Portugal

When traveling through the mountainous villages of northern Portugal, you may come across some curious rows of narrow, stone-built structures perched on stilts. At...

11 Best Events in Porto, September 2025

Coming to Porto this September? Then, you’re in for a treat because this year the city is buzzing with some of its most exciting...

13 Best Events in Lisbon in September 2025

Coming to Lisbon this September? Excellent! We’re absolutely sure you’ll have a great time. Why? Because this year in September, Lisbon is hosting some...

13 Best Beaches Close to Lisbon

Planning to visit Lisbon? You’re in luck! We’ve put together the ultimate list of beaches around Lisbon that will truly take your breath away....

From Silver Lake to Lisboa – How One Screenwriter Built a Creative Writers’ Community – Scriptateria

It started, like all great screenplays, with a moment of dissatisfaction - and Madonna. T. Gordon Stanley was working in California’s film and television industry,...

6 Hat Shops to Check Out in Portugal

You may not think of Portugal as a place known for its high-quality hats, but that's where you would be wrong. In fact, Portugal...

6 Best Events in Porto, August 2025

August in Porto radiates with the same unmistakable blend of energy, tradition, and creative spirit that makes Portugal’s northern capital so captivating! As the...

9 Best Events in Lisbon, August 2025

August in Lisbon is all about sunshine, beautiful scenery, and taking it easy! But it’s also about music, culture, and creativity. The city comes...

The Ultimate DIY Guide to Visiting Sintra

How to Save Time, Avoid the Crowds, and Still See Everything Worth Seeing!A Fairytale Destination Worth the Effort Sintra is a must-see on anyone's first...

The Best Wine Festivals in Portugal for the Rest of 2025

Crisp Vinho Verde, robust Douro reds, or effervescent sparkling wines. You name it and Portugal's wine festivals can provide. In the second half of...

8 Best Events in Porto, July 2025

Porto comes alive in July with an unforgettable lineup of events, from riverside music festivals and candlelit concerts to open-air cinema and world-class wine...

9 Best Events in Lisbon, July 2025

Summer in Lisbon turns up the heat—and we’re not just talking about the weather!July is one of the hottest months in the Portuguese capital,...

The 10 Worst Tourist Attractions in Portugal (and Better Alternatives)

Portugal is a sunny paradise where the architecture speaks, the ocean sparkles, and the pastries are so good that they should come with a...

Let’s Take a Walk through Baixa-Chiado, Lisbon’s Most Iconic Neighborhood!

Welcome to one of Lisbon's most famous and historic neighborhoods, where enchantment pours out of every door. The Baixa-Chiado district combines the elegance of...

Discover the Ribeira das Vinhas Trail in Cascais – Less Than One Hour from Lisbon

Just steps away from the center of Cascais, a 40-minute drive from Central Lisbon, lies the Ribeira das Vinhas Trail (Vineyards Trail), a 7-km...

8 Best Events in Porto in June 2025

Dreaming of exploring Porto in June? You’re in for a treat! As the city basks in long, golden evenings and the Douro sparkles under...

12 Best Events in Lisbon in June 2025

Lisbon in June is our absolute favorite time of year! The jacaranda trees are in bloom, the weather is nice and still not too...

Our Favorite River Beaches in Portugal

While Portugal's stunning Atlantic coastline often steals the spotlight, the country's interior hides some of its most magical swimming spots: river beaches or "praias...
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