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5 Best Free Things to Do in Coimbra

Coimbra, a city in the center of Portugal, is becoming a hotspot for tourism, although it had prior been ignored by most tourists. The...

Top 5 Contemporary Art Galleries in Porto

Porto, a popular city in northern Portugal, lives and breathes art and culture. From traditional shops and galleries to monuments and street art across...

7 Best Things to Do in Sintra

Sintra is one of the most beautiful places in Portugal, one that is an official UNESCO Cultural Landscape. Around a 30-minute drive from Lisbon,...

5 Free Things to Do in Ericeira This Spring

Spring is the perfect time to visit Ericeira, a seaside town, 40 minutes from Lisbon. Visiting Ericeira, the surfing capital of Europe, in Spring...

5 Best Things to Do in Leiria

A quaint city in Central Portugal, located between Lisbon and Porto, Leiria's population is under 150,000. Despite its small size, it remains a popular...

4 Picturesque Wineries To Visit in the Douro Valley

Welcome to the Douro Valley, situated in the northeastern part of Portugal, and known for its breathtaking natural beauty, its hills that are green...

10 Best Places to Visit in Portugal

Millions travel to Portugal yearly, as this southern country is increasingly becoming a top destination in Europe. However, while most stick to Lisbon and...

9 Unforgettable Things to Do in Portugal

 As the oldest country in Europe with 800 years of history, Portugal has a rich culture, beautiful beaches along the coast, and delicious cuisine....

6 Best Free Things To Do in Funchal

Located 700 kilometers from the Moroccan coast, Madeira's capital, Funchal, is perhaps the most visited on the island. In Funchal, and in fact, in all...

5 Best Things to Do in the Algarve

The region of the Algarve is one of the most sought out areas in Portugal, with tourists from all over the world. The warmest...

5 Castles To Discover in Portugal’s Interior

When we talk about the Middle Ages, a set of gloomy images come to mind: a time submerged in a thick fog, also a...

Porto on a Rainy Day: 7 Things to Do in Porto

Porto tends to get more rain than Lisbon and other cities further south. However, this doesn't keep millions of tourists from coming to visit...

7 Music Festivals in Portugal 2023

In recent years, Portugal has become a tourism hotspot not only for its popular sights and beaches but also due to its attractive festival...

Lisbon on a Rainy Day: 7 Things to Do in Lisbon

The Portuguese capital, one of the oldest cities in western Europe, has so much to offer due to its rich culture, history, and cuisine. However,...

6 Best Things to Do in Alentejo

There's so much to be said about the Alentejo. This region, located in center-southern Portugal, covers over 31,600km2 of land, the largest in the...

6 Best Things to Do in Graciosa, Azores

A UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve, Graciosa is an island on the Azores archipelago with only around 4,000 locals but so much to explore. Graciosa is...

5 Best Things to Do in Santa Maria, Azores

Santa Maria was the first to be discovered by explorers and was the first to be formed in the Azorean archipelago, making it incredibly...

Passadiços Do Mondego – A New Getaway in the Interior of Portugal

On November 6, 2022, the Mondego walkways opened. This is a pedestrian path located in the district of Guarda, made along almost 12 km,...

10 Best Things to Do in Coimbra, Portugal

Located in Central Portugal, Coimbra is perhaps one of the cities in Portugal with the most historical significance. Once the capital of Portugal and...

JMJ Guide to World Youth Day Lisbon 2023

World Youth Day Lisbon 2023, known as the Jornada Mundia da Juventude or JMJ in Portuguese, takes place in the Portuguese capital this year...

9 Best Museums in Portugal

From Porto to Braga, the country of Portugal features plenty of well-renowned museums. If you are planning a visit to Portugal anytime soon, there...

New Year’s Eve in Lisbon

Lisbon is magical on New Year's Eve. Not just because this night brings about the start of the new year celebrations but because the...

New Year’s Eve in Porto

Porto is beautiful in the winter. Not only due to the way the city lights up during the Christmas season and fewer hoards of...

Winter Guide to Funchal: Winter Activities in Funchal 2023

Funchal, the capital of Madeira, an archipelago situated in the Atlantic Ocean, 1000 kilometers from Lisbon and 700 kilometers from the Moroccan coast, is...

Portugal with Kids: 7 Things to Do in the Algarve with Kids

Located in the south of Portugal, the Algarve is perhaps the most sought-out area for families in the summer looking for a relaxing vacation...

Christmas in Lisbon: 7 Things to Do in Lisbon for Christmas

During the Christmas season, the streets of Lisbon are lit up with Christmas lights, people gather at the best bakeries to buy Bolo Rei...

Christmas in Óbidos: Óbidos Christmas Village

If you are feeling the start of the Christmas spirit, we know just what to do to elevate it! Located in the town of...

5 Best Shows and Musicals in Porto – Winter 2022/23

As Autumn comes to an end and Winter moves closer, Porto remains one of the best cities to visit. Without crowds of tourists and...

Winter Guide to Porto: Winter Activities in Porto 2023

Porto is one of our favorite places in Europe to visit during the Winter. From traditional comfort food and the Christmas environment to loads...

6 Best Things to Do in Corvo, Azores

Discovered in the 15th century with Flores, the island of Corvo in the Azores is the smallest island in the archipelago. Less than 500...
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