Here’s how to get the best out of 10 days in Portugal, ranging from the big-cities to the coasts. I hope that you enjoy this 10 Day Portugal Itinerary which covers Porto, Lisbon and the Algarve. The Perfect 10 Day Portugal Itinerary Day 1: Fly into porto Take the rest of the easy by fighting … Read more
One of the best parts about traveling in Portugal is that you can hop from city-to-city with ease. Today, we are going to break down how to go from Porto to Braga by train, and some of the best activities you can enjoy when in Braga. If you are staying in Porto, there are two … Read more
Often overlooked in favour of the sun-bleached mainland or the breathtaking beauty of the Azores, Madeira could be Portugal’s best-kept secret. The autonomous archipelago can be found scattered many miles off the coast of Morocco. It boasts a subtropical climate and exotic, Jurassic Park-style scenery, with lush green volcanic cliffs rising from azure waters in … Read more
Albufeira is a wonderful town and hopefully your visit goes so well that you won’t want to leave. But, Portugal has many wonderful coastal towns that you should visit as well. A local favorite that is close to Albufeira, is the town of Lagos. This town is known for its spectacular scenery and for not … Read more
Lisbon is undoubtably a contender for the most varied capital city in Europe, and yet also one of the least explored. Tourists flock to Paris, descend on Rome and storm the streets of London, but many have never wandered Lisbon’s hilly streets. For those of us who have, though, we know that Lisbon is a … Read more
I’ve been here in Portugal for almost 12 month now and lots of people ask me ‘is Portugal a good place to live?’ I would say absolutely – of course I think it is otherwise I would not choose to stay here! But although it is a great place to live, there are certain things … Read more
Looking for a Portugal Itinerary of 5 days? You will be pleased to know that although your time there is relatively short, it’s actually possible to see LOADS in Portugal in this amount of time, provided that you are fit and healthy and don’t mind quite a packed schedule! Introduction to Travelling in Portugal Portugal … Read more
I’ve been based in Lisbon for almost 12 months now and I am absolutely loving it. A lot of the time I’m here alone, and so many people ask me ‘is Portugal a safe country?’ I can comment from personal experience that I have always felt very safe in Portugal. I haven’t yet experienced any … Read more
So you want to spend one day in Evora? I can tell you that it is totally worth it! This is a fantastic day trip from Lisbon especially if you are interested in religion and history. It’s also great to get out of the big cities and travel through the Alentejo region. I did a … Read more
So, you are thinking of either moving to Portugal or just going to visit and explore the beautiful country. While Portugal has vast public transportation, some may prefer to bring their own vehicle or rent one there. Before you jump behind the wheel here are some things to take note of when you are driving … Read more
