Albufeira Water Park

Albufeira Water Park

Albufeira’s water park with a water slide, kiddy pool, three pools and a hot tub. In the centre of Albufeira, one minute from the beach and 10 minutes from the old town. The park also has a snack bar serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Albufeira’s water park comprises three pools: Rio Tropical, the Beach pool … Read more

Tavira Island

Tavira Island

A very small island, Tavira Island, lies off the coast of Tavira in southern Portugal. It is connected to the mainland by a causeway that stops floods and offers a convenient place for recreation activities such as strolling. The island has been inhabited since pre-history; the Romans conquered it in 138 BC and called it … Read more

What to do in Funchal

What to do in Funchal

Several interesting places in Funchal have their origin in the history of those who lived here, both the Portuguese and the English.These were some of the first people to settle here. To this day, evidence of their presence adorns many parts of the city. One such place is Calouste Gulbenkian’s Museum (in Madeira) which is … Read more

How to get to Madeira

How to get to Madeira

There are two ways to get to Madeira; by plane or by boat. This article will focus on the boat trip and will present information about the journey, a small section about the journey for those who have never been to Madeira before, what to expect when you come here and tips for future journeys. … Read more

Religion in Portugal

Religion in Portugal

Portugal is a predominantly Catholic country, at one point Lisbon had more churches per square mile than Rome itself.  However, there is a mix of religion in Portugal, it’s just that Catholicism is the majority. 81% of Portugal’s population class themselves as Roman Catholic, 3.3% class themselves as another form of Christian, 6.8% do not … Read more

Vilamoura Tours

Vilamoura Tours

Vilamoura is a coastal region on the central, southern coast of Portugal in the Algarve. It has beautiful beaches which is part of the reason why it is such a popular holiday destination. This guide is going to outline some of the reasons why Vilamoura is so popular amongst expats and tourists, as well as … Read more

Things to do in Vilamoura

Things to do in Vilamoura

Vilamoura is a coastal region on the central, southern coast of Portugal in the Algarve. It has beautiful beaches which is part of the reason why it is such a popular holiday destination. This guide is going to provide some of the best, must-see sights and experiences that Vilamoura has to offer. Cerro da vila … Read more

The best Lagos Beaches in Portugal

Portugal and particularly the Algarve is known for its many beautiful beaches, and the Lagos beaches are some of the best. Here is a list of the must-see beaches within Lagos including Praia do Camilo, Meia Praia and Praia dos Estudantes. If you have the luxury of renting a car, you will find it much … Read more

Best Beaches in Albufeira

Best Beaches in Albufeira

Portugal has a reputation for having some of the most beautiful beaches in the world. The Albufeira area is no stranger to some of these beautiful beaches. If you’re planning on visiting Albufeira then this list will help you to navigate the best beaches that Albufeira has to offer. Praia da Oura One of the … Read more

Faro Beaches

Faro Beaches

The Algarve is known for its stunning beaches and beautiful sights. So if you’re heading to Faro for your holidays, here are some of the best beaches waiting to welcome you: Praia da Ilha da Culatra This beach is unique, it actually sits on what is called Culatra Island, South of Faro. It is part … Read more