3 beautiful villages near Porto and many more charming spots
Discover 3 beautiful villages near Porto and many other coastal, rural and historical spots ideal for a getaway from the city.
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3 essential routes through Europe by motorhome
Discover 3 motorhome routes through Europe with landscapes, villages and key tips for traveling independently and making the most of every kilometer.
What to see in the Azores islands
Do you know what to see in the Azores islands? Today we take a tour of all those places of interest that will leave you open-mouthed.
What to see in Madeira
If you wonder what to see in Madeira, we will tell you that the Portuguese archipelago has an impressive nature and a good artistic heritage.
What to do in Porto
Do you know what to do in Porto? There are many places to go and actions to take. Here we leave you with some of the most essential.
Aveiro in Portugal
Aveiro in Portugal is like a little Venice, with its canals furrowed by moliceiros. But it also offers you monuments, beaches and gastronomy.
Destinations for a weekend getaway
If you have 2 or 3 days to disconnect and discover new places, these destinations for a weekend getaway make it very easy for you.
Sanctuary of Fatima
The Sanctuary of Fatima is one of the most visited places. Therefore, you must know all the points to take into account for an unforgettable trip.
What to do on the island of Tavira
If you want to know what to do on the island of Tavira, then don't miss out on what we have for you. A special destination with many activities to do
What to see in Lamego
If you want to know what to see in Lamego, we suggest some more than obligatory visits and stops to enjoy this beautiful Portuguese city.
Vila Real de Santo Antonio: What to see
We make a trip to Vila Real de Santo Antonio. A place to discover that leaves us both the tradition and the beauty of its landscapes.
Category highlights
Porto in two days
Enjoy the corners and the most emblematic points of the city, because Porto in two days has a lot to offer us. Find out!
Palace of Pena
The Palacio da Pena is one of those visits more than obligatory. It is located in Sintra, in a high area where nature meets with the impressive views and the combination of architecture. A place with history and a lot of charm that you cannot fail to discover.
Sintra
Today we go to Sintra. A magical place full of legends that you must visit at least once in your life. We take a simple tour of all those key points. Without a doubt, you will take very special memories. Do we take off ?.
The best beaches in Portugal
Today we do a great review of the best beaches in Portugal. They are many and varied but among all of them we have rescued this selection of great beauty. Magical places to enjoy a perfect day and a unique sunset.
Portuguese customs
Portugal is a unique country to travel to, but nothing better than knowing its customs to enjoy it to the fullest and know what Portuguese culture is like.
Customs and traditions of the Portuguese community
We show you the main customs and traditions of Portugal, passing through the crafts, gastronomy, festivities and Portuguese art.
Interesting things about Portugal
If you are going to visit Portugal, do not miss our guide to make the most of your vacation in this surf paradise
Things to see and do in Portugal
There are many things you can see and do in Portugal, we show you the most important areas that you cannot miss on your trip
The best beaches in Portugal to visit
One of the best attractions in Portugal are its beaches, so below we will show you the best beaches in Portugal
Braga, one of the most beautiful cities in Portugal
Braga is one of the most beautiful cities in Portugal as it has a series of spectacular historical monuments that you cannot miss.
8 emerging tourist destinations
These 8 emerging tourist destinations confirm those many scenarios that we still have to discover in the coming years.
The best hotels in Porto
Whether your budget is limited and you want to pamper yourself or if you travel without money problems, take note of the best hotels in Porto
Portugal and the starter pit in Sintra
Sintra is a Portuguese village located in the Lisbon district. We can describe it as a magical place, full of mysteries
How is the Health System in Portugal
Portugal's health system is different from other countries in the sense that here you have ...
The Peoples of Pizarra
A visit to the villages of Pizarra means taking a tour of about 24 villages built in this material.
Main football stadiums in Portugal
If you visit this country, you should not miss the opportunity to see the main football stadiums in Portugal
Traditional festivals in Portugal
How could it be otherwise, in Portugal there are a large number of traditional festivals and festivities that are celebrated every year and that visitors can enjoy during their stay in the Lusitanian country.
Main shopping centers in Algarve, Portugal
If you visit Portugal, specifically the Algarve region, next we want to talk about the main shopping centers that you can find in this place.
Portugal, its people and its language
Portugal is a wonderful country, with stunning beaches, historical sites, culture and traditions, things that tourists who come to this country love every year. A very important aspect is its people and its language.
Portugal, land of carnivals
The Carnival party in Portugal is a fun and exciting time that starts in February. It's a party…
Hiking in the Serra da Arrábida Natural Park
The Serra da Arrábida Natural Park, located in the south of Lisbon, is home to several ...
Reasons to travel to Portugal in winter
Portugal is still one of the cheapest European countries to visit, especially in the low season, which…
Old ships of Portugal
Old ships often convey a sense of nostalgia and romance to this day. They remind us for a moment ...
Popular fairs in Chaves
In Chaves, which is a city in the District of Vila Real, Northern Region and Alto Trás-os-Montes subregion, the ...
The best season to surf in Portugal
With its 450 kilometers of Atlantic coastline, a series of fantastic unspoiled beaches and some of the best waves ...
Supernatural and mysterious places in Portugal
If one is traveling through Portugal for the Halloween festivities, which is celebrated on October 31, without ...
Prego, the Portuguese sandwich
In Portuguese restaurants it is common to serve the popular "prego", the sandwich in Portuguese. It's not just any sandwich ...
Discover the Pizarra Villages in Portugal
If you really need a relaxed break away from the hustle and bustle of the big Portuguese cities (in the case of Lisbon and ...
Fashion stores in Porto
Porto, the second largest city in Portugal and one of the most charismatic cities in Europe, have a lot to do ...
The Festivities of the Holy Spirit in the Azores
The Festivities of the Holy Spirit in the Azores, is celebrated especially in Terceira and also in São Jorge and…
Portuguese cuisine recipes: Sapateira Recheada
The great variety of Portuguese cuisine is based on Mediterranean flavors where the protagonist is fish so ...
Traditional products what to buy in Portugal
If you are thinking of visiting Portugal and wondering what to take home, you have to know that there is ...
Holy Week celebrations in Portugal
Easter in Portugal is not just about bunnies and eggs, as the country is rich in traditions ...
Albufeira, among the best cities to live in Portugal
Typical street in Albufeira in the Algarve region According to the study entitled "Quality of Life" prepared by the University ...
Visit Lisbon in 4 hours
If the tourist is passing through the Portuguese capital and wants to know the city on a tour against the ...
New laws for foreigners in Portugal
The new laws that regulate the entry, stay and exit for foreigners, will be presented in October. The new regulation will also cover ...
Places to camp in Portugal
Portugal is a relatively small country that occupies the southwestern part of the Iberian Peninsula, bordering Spain in the ...
Portuguese soup recipes
Portuguese recipes are famous all over the world, both for their gastronomic value, but also for their high value ...
Serra de Sao Mamede Natural Park, 'The secrets of El Alentejo'
The Sierra de San Mamés Natural Park (in Portuguese Parque Natural da Serra de Sao Mamede) is a…
Traditional products from Portugal
Anyone who is thinking of visiting Portugal and must be wondering what to take home as a souvenir after the trip, ...
The best pastry shops in Lisbon
Portuguese cuisine is not only cod. Lovers of sweets should know that Lisbon has famous patisseries ...
Nudist camps in Marvao
For the summer season, the first nudist campsite has just opened in Marvao, in the district of Portalegre, a city ...
Types of Portuguese sausage
The Portuguese have a great variety of sausages, reflecting the influences, culture and history of the ...
The famous wines of Portugal
Portugal cannot be the first country you think of when looking for new wines. However,…
Coastal towns of Portugal: Nazaré
It is the most picturesque of the coastal towns in the central region and sub-region of Portugal. We refer to Nazaré, ...
The best handicraft purchases in Portugal
Here is a list of some of the traditional products made by artisans in Portugal which can be found in ...
Holy Week celebrations in Portugal
Portugal, the western edge of the European continent, is a country of strong religious tradition and tradition, as is clear ...
Winter destinations in Portugal: Faro
Faro is a coastal city located in the Algarve region. It is one of the most visited in the winter season ...
Portuguese gastronomy: Malasadas
A malasada is a kind of donut originating in Portuguese cuisine, which is said to have been the first time ...
The Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport in Porto
Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport, located in Porto, is the third busiest airport in Portugal (after Lisbon and…
Costa de la Plata, beaches and tradition
Located between Lisbon and Porto, with the largest highway in the country (A1) that crosses in a north-south direction, it is ...
Books to know the history of Portugal
The Portuguese: The land and its people, by Marion Kaplan (Viking, 2006), is one of the best studies in the country….
Portuguese architecture: Manueline style
The style known as Manuelino is unique to Portugal. It predominated between 1490 and 1520, and is still one of the ...
Discover Lagos, the beauty of the Algarve
Lagos is a city belonging to the Faro district, region and sub-region of the Algarve in southern Portugal and has ...
The beaches of Faro
One of the charming and popular places in the Algarve in the summer season is Faro; a coastal city ...
Five fascinating places to visit in Portugal
There is no doubt that Portugal is a great place to visit on your trip to Europe. And among the five places ...
Christmas gastronomy in Portugal
For Christmas Eve dinner on December 24, it is common in Portugal to serve the Bolo Rei, which is a cake ...
Types of Portuguese coffee
A detail for coffee lovers. In Portugal the word espresso is not used and depending on the city, it is ...
Visit the Azores
Located between North America and Portugal, in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, are the nine islands that ...
La Espetada Madeirense, traditional food in Madeira
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dcVEMjJkAAY Madeira tiene muchas especialidades tradicionales. Uno de los platos más famosos de la isla es la «espetada madeirense«. Se…
Places to visit around Evora
On the outskirts of Evora, the Gruta do Escoural (Escoural Cave) stands out as a tourist attraction, where the famous ...
What to see in Portalegre
Portalegre is the capital of the District of Portalegre, in the Alto Alentejo subregion. According to archaeological remains, this city ...
The royal tombs of Don Pedro and Inés
Inside the Alcobaca Monastery, there is one of the tourist attractions: the royal tombs of the ...
Portuguese painting
The 15th century saw the beginning of Portuguese painting. In 1428, Jan van Eyck arrived in Portugal by ...
Portuguese sculpture
Portuguese sculpture has also grown in importance in the last 500 years. During the early part of the 16th century,…
Things to do in Caldas da Rainha
Among the places of interest in Caldas da Rainha are: The Pavilhões Park which is 10 kilometers away ...
The Catacombs of Saint Francis in Porto
In Porto is the Church of San Francisco which began to be built in 1245 by the friars ...
What to see in Caminha
Caminha is a municipality in the northwest of Portugal, located in the district of Viana do Castelo. The municipality has ...
The cheeses of Portugal
In a country of mountains and good lands of pasture and cattle, cheese is an important part of the ...
Santo Antonio de Lisboa Church
Another of the important churches of Lisbon is that of Santo Antonio (Igreja de Santo António de Lisboa) that ...
Cruise on the Douro River
The trip from Portugal to Spain on the magnificent Douro River… .is an unforgettable experience! . The cruise has all the ...
Gay tourism in Portugal
Since the 1990s, there have been enormous strides in gay liberation in Portugal, although the big cities of ...
Nightlife in Porto
The nightlife in Porto is probably one of the most exciting in Portugal. Most of the cafes, discos ...
Gay clubs and bars in Porto
Porto is still a conservative city, but in the last decade it has opened up to various demonstrations with the ...
Estremoz, the city of marble
Along with neighboring Borba and Vila Vicosa, Estremoz is one of the region known as the city of marble. Because…
Valentine's Day in Portugal
Valentine's Day or Valentine's Day is not the same in all parts of the world. Each country has its ...
Leitao a Bairrada, the roast suckling pig
Within the varied Portuguese gastronomic offer, one of the region where the city of Curia is located stands out. Us…
A walk through Sao Pedro de Moel
If you want to know a peaceful town away from the bustle of the big cities, then you must go to Sao Pedro de…
Mateus Rose, the Portuguese wine
Mateus Rose is an exceptional wine from the North of Portugal. It is a wine full of flavor and fruit, balanced ...
Folar de Chaves, the Portuguese bread
The Folar de Chaves is a typical bread of the Portuguese gastronomy. Folar is very typical of the Portuguese city of ...
Adufe, musical instrument
The Adufe is a small tambourine of Arabic origin, a membranophone instrument that is actually a round tambourine formed by ...
Nightlife in Albufeira
The charming coastal cities of the Algarve dazzle their visitors with their wonderful beaches and their wide range of entertainment ...
The history of azulejo in Portugal
In Portugal, the tile came from the hand of King Manuel I who, dazzled by the Alhambra, wanted to decorate ...
Portuguese gastronomy
Portuguese gastronomy is rich in varieties; with many touches of Mediterranean cuisine and also outlined with the Atlantic touch.