If you are looking for an exciting Whale watching experience in the Atlantic Ocean, then Azores is definitely the place to be. There are a wide variety of species and plenty of ports that offer Whale watching cruises. Whale Watching in the Azores – Where to go The most popular spots for Whale watching in … Read more
Figueira da Foz is a city and municipality in the Central region of Portugal. It is also a fishing port, with an old narrow traffic bridge called Ponte Velha (Old Bridge) to the Ceará-Miranda do Corvo peninsula on one side and a new bridge, Ponte Nova (New Bridge), leading to the Ilha dos Capelos on … Read more
Tavira is a small coastal city in Portugal. The city is located on the Rio Gilão, about 12km from the Atlantic Ocean and 70km south of Lisbon. It has a population of about 2700 inhabitants, and its old town (within the medieval walls) was classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1988. If you’re … Read more
Algarve is a coastal region of Portugal, with an average yearly temperature of 22°C. This perfect climate makes it the ideal destination for travellers all year round. Vacationers can enjoy swimming in the fresh, warm water or sunbathing on the golden sandy beaches in Olhão, at Algarve’s southernmost point. Today we bring you the best … Read more
Duolingo is a revolutionary language-learning platform that has taken the world by storm. Millions of students use Duolingo on a daily basis to learn languages, and it continuously monitors their progress in order to offer them tailored lessons. If you are looking for an exciting way to learn a new language, look no further than … Read more
Portugal is populated by a wide variety of snakes which can be found across the whole country. There are no “dangerous” species of snake in Portugal, and most bites are on humans’ hands as they attempt to capture the animal. Of all the possible snakes you might encounter in Portugal, these 5 should be kept … Read more
For those who are looking to retire in Portugal from the UK, there is a good chance it is possible to do so. As this guide will show you, retiring to Portugal from the UK is a great option for many people! Whenever you are looking at moving away from your home country and retiring … Read more
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
