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7 Must-Try Walking Trails in Lisbon
Staying in Lisbon and looking to discover the City of Light on foot? We think that’s a great idea! Of course, the only way...
A Guide to Porto’s Secret Bars
Porto has no shortage of excellent cocktail bars, but finding a genuine speakeasy is a little more difficult.Unlike cities with dozens of bars using...
A Golfer’s Paradise: The 12 Best Golf Courses in Portugal
Portugal is a top destination for golf enthusiasts worldwide and boasts some of the best golf courses in Europe. Seasoned pros and amateurs alike...
10 Best Events in Porto, September 2026
If you’re visiting Porto this September, you could not have picked a better time! The weather is incredibly pleasant, the Douro terraces are still...
9 Best Events in Lisbon, September 2026
Are you visiting Lisbon this September? It's a great month to explore the city! It gets a bit cooler, so you won’t have to...
11 Bookstores in Lisbon You Need to Visit
If you think that Portugal is all about tiles, visual arts, and architectural and historical treasures, we’re here to tell you otherwise - it’s...
7 Best Wineries in the Setúbal Peninsula
Setúbal is primarily renowned for its natural beauties - a myriad of stunning beaches, unbelievably beautiful natural parks, as well as historical, archaeological, and...
Portuguese Surf Guide: Top 5 Surf Spots in Portugal
Surfing has experienced an explosive surge in popularity. In recent years, it has established itself as a prominent sport within the global sporting landscape....
The 7 Best Places in Portugal for Stargazing
Did you know that Portugal boasts some of the most extraordinary stargazing opportunities in Europe? With its diverse terrain, ranging from towering mountains to...
5 Best Free Things to Do in Coimbra
Coimbra, a city in the center of Portugal, has become a hotspot for tourism, although it had prior been ignored by most tourists. The...
7 Best Things to Do in Guimaraes
Guimaraes, a beautiful city located in northern Portugal, is known for its rich history and charming atmosphere. As the birthplace of Portugal's first king,...
Exploring the hidden corners of a country is like discovering lost pages from an old book. In the vast Atlantic Ocean, where the horizon...
Visit The Alentejo, The Edge of Cultivation
“There’s no sense in going further – it’s the edge of cultivation.” Crossing the Tagus River and leaving Lisbon behind may feel strange to...
Off the Beaten Track: Portugal’s Less Crowded Summer Destinations
Portugal is bliss - from North to South and from West to East, the entire country has something to offer to each of its...
20 Coolest Castles in the Alentejo
Let me just start by saying that castles are awesome. They just are. Every time I go into one or see one in the...
8 Best Events in Porto in August 2026
In August, Porto settles into a more relaxed summer rhythm...long lunches by the river, evenings at the miradouros, and a few unmissable events that...
8 Best Events in Lisbon in August 2026
August is Lisbon at full heat. The days are long and golden, the beaches fill up, and locals often leave for the countryside. This...
5 Activities to Escape the Summer Heat in Porto this Summer
A hot summer day in Porto is not the day for a walking tour of the city or climbing up the Clérigos Tower if...
5 Top Sea Caves and Grottos in Portugal
Portugal is known for the beauty of its coastline, and some of the most captivating natural wonders are its sea caves and grottos. These...
6 Reasons to Visit Peneda-Gerês National Park
In northern Portugal lies Peneda-Gerês National Park - a land of serenity hidden within dense forests. Covered in rugged mountains, mesmerizing waterfalls, serpentine roads,...
Casa Fernando Pessoa and Other Landmarks for Pessoa Fans
If you’re a bibliophile coming to Lisbon (even more so if you’re a bibliophile passionate about classic authors!), you’re probably planning to learn about...
Strolling, Hiking, and Surfing in and around Mafra
Open any travel guides and you’ll see the same places mentioned when you look for cool day trips when you’re in Lisbon: Sintra, with...
Ericeira is a coastal town in the city of Mafra, located 45 kilometers northwest of Lisbon. Known for being the surfing capital of Europe,...
9 Best Events in Porto in July 2026
July in Porto trades the bonfire smoke of São João for something a little more sun-drenched: beach festivals, open-air rock nights, and riverside terraces...
9 Best Events in Lisbon in July 2026
Will you be visiting Lisbon in July? Well, you're in for a treat as the neighborhood street parties of June give way to massive...
The Algarve is a beautiful coastal region in Portugal known for its stunning beaches which thousands visit every summer. If you're exploring the region,...
7 Ways to Escape the Heat in Lisbon this Summer
Is it 35 degrees Celsius in Lisbon? Forget walking up the city hills in the scorching heat. Unfortunately, these extremely hot days are becoming...
Braga is the largest city in the region of Minho and the oldest city in Portugal, located in the northwest region of Portugal. Its...
10 Best Beaches in the Alentejo
The beach is probably one of the first things that comes to mind when you hear the word “Portugal”. It is also likely to...
6 Best Food Experiences in Portugal
The best way to understand a culture is to discover its cuisine. Portuguese cuisine has a long history originating from the 15th century, when...
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