Hiking in Sintra

Hiking in Sintra

A stone’s throw from Lisbon, Sintra is a traditional Portuguese village built into the hills of the Serra de Sintra. Hiking is Sintra is extremely popular with locals and tourists alike. Charging out of the deep green hill, like a tall yellow flame, is the Palacio Nacional da Pena, one of the most beautiful palaces … Read more

Porto in One Day

Porto in One Day

Is it possible to see Porto in one day? Absolutely! You can enjoy a walking tour which will show you most sites of the city. Follow this up with a visit to the Lello bookshop and some Port tasting and you’ve got a pretty good feel for the city in a short space of time. … Read more

Things to do in Belem

Jeronimos Monastery

Belem is one of my favourite destinations in Lisbon – such a beautiful part of town along the river and home to some of Lisbon’s most famous monuments including Belem Tower and the Monument to Discoveries. But there’s so much more to do there than you might expect – head to the Jeronimos Monastery or … Read more

Best Bars in Faro

Best Bars in Faro

Faro is a great Portuguese city to visit. Located in the Algarve, it is extremely accessible with direct flights form Manchester and London. Faro boast great beaches, a beautiful old town and some fantastic bars. So, what are the best bars in Faro? Columbus Cocktail & Wine Bar (€€) Address – Praça Dom Francisco Gomes, … Read more

Porto Metro

Porto Metro

The Porto Metro is one of the best ways to get around in Porto, the second largest metropolitan city in Portugal. The metro opened its first line about twenty years ago in 2002. Today there are six lines with about eighty working stations that go over seven different areas: Porto, Gondomar, Maia, Matosinhos, Póvoa de … Read more

How to Book Portugal Train Tickets

How to Book Portugal Train Tickets

I totally love travelling by train in Portugal. It is comfortable and fast. The Portuguese trains are very clean and comfortable. Because Portugal is a relatively small and accessible country there are trains to most Portuguese destinations. You can find a lot of third part apps or booking websites (such as omio.com) that advertise Portugal … Read more

Tile Museum Lisbon – Museu Nacional do Azulejo

Tile Museum Lisbon

The Tile museum Lisbon is known locally as the Museu Nacional do Azulejo. It is a little-known gem in the heart of Lisbon. These beautiful tiles are an important part of Lisbon’s architectural history – you have probably seen them on train station platforms if you’ve travelled around the country. The tile museum in Lisbon … Read more

4 Star Hotels in the Algarve

4 Star Hotels in the Algarve

There are over one thousand four star hotels in the Algarve. The range of 4 star hotels covers all types and styles from small family run guest houses to large luxury resorts offering everything from private beach front swimming pools to bars, restaurants, spas and a variety of other facilities. #1. Quinta do Lago, Albufeira … Read more