Amy Green 
Santa Maria is a very popular tourist destination in the Azores. It has a population of just over 2,000 residents and spreads out in five districts: Cidade (City), Achada (Village), Terra Nova (New Farmland), Terreiro da Lagoa (Fisherman’s Terrace) and Castelo Branco. The main attraction are its natural gardens, which comprise 85% of the city’s … Read more
The Portuguese archipelago of the Azores is one of the most stunning and exciting places on Earth. Made up of nine islands, its volcanic origins have created green scenery in stark contrast to azure waters and unspoiled beaches. Visitors come from all over the world for hiking, diving and whale watching tours. The Azores were … Read more
Faial Island is an island in the eastern archipelago of the Azores. It is the third largest and second most populated of Portugal’s ten autonomous regions, with a population density of 118.3 people per km² on its 86.8 square kilometers territory (Portugal has 12.2 people per km²). Faial is also the easternmost island of the … Read more
The Azores are a small group of autonomous Portuguese islands in the Atlantic Ocean about midway between North America and Europe. We’ve put together this itinerary to help you plan your trip, so you can spend your travel time wisely! The Essential Azores Itinerary: Day 1: Flight from U.S. to Ponta Delgada (PDL), São Miguel … Read more
Nazare is a coastal resort town in the Portuguese region of Leiria. The name Nazare means “victory” in Amazigh. It is the only place in Europe where you can find sand dunes 100 meters high (328 ft) and up to 2 km long (1.24 miles). There are some really fantastic things to do in Nazere … Read more
Albufeira boat trips are extremely popular amongst tourists and expats alike. The most popular Albufeira boat trips include parasailing, Benagil caves, dolphin watching and kayaking the Albufeira coast. Benagil Cave Benagil, the small fishing village along the coast is famous for its incredible sea cave which is one of the most beautiful natural attractions in … Read more
Porto Cathedral is a church in Porto, Portugal. It was built between the 12th and 18th centuries and is the country’s last example of an architectural style that mixes Romanesque and Gothic styles. Built over many centuries atop the ruins of a 10th century Moorish mosque, this cathedral has managed to maintain an atmosphere of … Read more
If you find yourself in the beautiful Portuguese city of Sintra for Pena Palace, why not stay a little longer to visit the National Palace of Queluz? Introducing the National Palace of Queluz Quinta da Regaleira is a public garden classified as World Heritage Site by UNESCO. The Park is located in the municipality of … Read more
The Portuguese language (português) is the official language of Portugal. The Portuguese language is spoken by almost all of the population of Portugal. In official situations, such as press releases and government office communications, an International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) version of the Portuguese language may be used instead. Portuguese pronunciation differs from a few standard … Read more
What are the prettiest places in Portugal? I asked a group of international travellers and here’s what they came up with. Lisbon Lisbon is the capital of Portugal, it’s also the largest city in the country and one of the oldest cities in Western Europe.. It has been named as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. … Read more
