With a history dating back to the 18th century, Ginjinha is a cherry liqueur that hails from Portugal and is also one of the country’s most popular drinks. It can be served on its own as an apéritif or after-dinner drink. The “Ginja of Óbidos and Alcobaça” is a region in Portugal where sour cherries … Read more
The word “Moliceiro” comes from the Portuguese term “moliço,” which refers to aquatic plants and is derived from Latin Mollis meaning soft. The Portuguese coast is known for its rich fishing traditions. One such tradition in particular, Moliceiro eelgrass holds a special place among these fisheries – it’s notable because of how fishermen traditionally collected … Read more
Imagine a destination where you can enjoy the beauty of Portugal without having to worry about transportation schedules and crowded attractions. Imagine what it would feel like to be one with nature in this fairy-tale town, free from worries or deadlines! Well a DIY Lisbon to Sintra day trip might be just what you need. … Read more
Often regarded as the gateway to the Algarve, many pass through Faro without a second thought. But this ancient port city has a fascinating history and culture to discover, along with a wealth of shops, bars, and restaurants. Faro is a small coastal town and it is easy to see the main sites and the … Read more
Often considered Portugal’s capital of culture and history, Braga is a northern city believed to have been established as early as the 1st century BC. It makes for a popular day trip from Porto, and is also a favoured tourist destination in its own right, with so much to see and do. It boasts some … Read more
Welcome to our Spain and Portugal itinerary 14 days. I’m sure you must be feeling the excitement build as your trip approaches. You can hardly wait to see all of those amazing places and experience everything that they have in store for you! But where do we start? Why do a Spain and Portugal Itinerary … Read more
To see everything Lamego has to offer would take a few days, but it is possible to do as a day trip. In today’s blog, we have listed our top things to do in Lamego Portugal. Enjoy! How to get from Porto to Lamego Most people travel to Lamego from Porto. The best way to … Read more
After reading our Porto to Braga article , you’re probably thinking of even more awesome day trips you can take while in Porto! Although there are many places you can go from Porto, in this article we will discuss how to take a day trip to Guimaraes by train and let you know the best … Read more
As the capital of Portugal, it would be a crime not to visit Lisbon at least for a few days. From gorgeous historic buildings to wonderful museums to enjoy, your stay in Lisbon will be filled with memorable experiences. There is SO much to see and do in Lisbon, you will feel as though you … Read more
Ria de Aveiro was formed in the sixteenth century as a result of two events: first, when Portuguese fishermen decided to use this area for their retreats from sea battles and second; later on – during construction on coastal cords which would eventually form an extensive lagoon. An Aveiro river cruise is one of the … Read more
