Amy Green 
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
Porto is a beautiful, hilly city on the banks of the Douro River in the north of Portugal. Its historic old town is recognised as a World Heritage Site, and – as you can probably tell from the name – Porto is the city that gave the world port wine (and the country its name). … Read more
I often get asked by tourists and expats whether tipping in Portugal is normal or even necessary. Many Brits and Americans are used to a tipping culture. Although tipping in Portugal is not as highly ingrained in Portuguese culture as it is in the USA, there are some situations such as outstanding restaurant service where … Read more
