Amy Green 
There is so much to see and do on a vacation in Portugal! These beautiful top 10 cities in Portugal all have their own unique charm and personality as well as great food, fun attractions, nice weather, lively music scenes and plenty more that’s guaranteed to keep you entertained! Whether you’re looking for history or … Read more
Obidos is a popular tourist town in central Portugal, in the district of Leiria. It has a population of approximately 6,000 inhabitants and is located near the Serra da Estrela (Serra da Estrela) mountain range and the district capital, Penamacor. It is one of the prettiest places in Portugal and I highly recommend a day … Read more
Obidos Castle is a castle in the town of Obidos in Portugal, also known by the name of “Polygonal Castle.” It is classified as a national monument and it currently houses the Castles Museum. The Castle of Obidos is definitely worth a visit if you are visiting this part of Portugal – it’s one of … Read more
Porto is the second largest city in Portugal and the capital of the Northern region. The climate is typically temperate with mild, rainy winters and dry, hot summers. Porto has a diverse landscape; the urbanized area extends along both sides of the Douro River estuary, being flat on the left bank and hilly on the … Read more
Albufeira’s water park with a water slide, kiddy pool, three pools and a hot tub. In the centre of Albufeira, one minute from the beach and 10 minutes from the old town. The park also has a snack bar serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Albufeira’s water park comprises three pools: Rio Tropical, the Beach pool … Read more
A very small island, Tavira Island, lies off the coast of Tavira in southern Portugal. It is connected to the mainland by a causeway that stops floods and offers a convenient place for recreation activities such as strolling. The island has been inhabited since pre-history; the Romans conquered it in 138 BC and called it … Read more
Several interesting places in Funchal have their origin in the history of those who lived here, both the Portuguese and the English.These were some of the first people to settle here. To this day, evidence of their presence adorns many parts of the city. One such place is Calouste Gulbenkian’s Museum (in Madeira) which is … Read more
There are two ways to get to Madeira; by plane or by boat. This article will focus on the boat trip and will present information about the journey, a small section about the journey for those who have never been to Madeira before, what to expect when you come here and tips for future journeys. … Read more
Portugal is a predominantly Catholic country, at one point Lisbon had more churches per square mile than Rome itself. However, there is a mix of religion in Portugal, it’s just that Catholicism is the majority. 81% of Portugal’s population class themselves as Roman Catholic, 3.3% class themselves as another form of Christian, 6.8% do not … Read more
Vilamoura is a coastal region on the central, southern coast of Portugal in the Algarve. It has beautiful beaches which is part of the reason why it is such a popular holiday destination. This guide is going to outline some of the reasons why Vilamoura is so popular amongst expats and tourists, as well as … Read more
