What to do in Funchal

What to do in Funchal

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

How to get to Madeira

How to get to Madeira

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

Religion in Portugal

Religion in Portugal

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 Tours

Vilamoura Tours

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

Things to do in Vilamoura

Things to do in Vilamoura

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 provide some of the best, must-see sights and experiences that Vilamoura has to offer. Cerro da vila … Read more

The best Lagos Beaches in Portugal

Portugal and particularly the Algarve is known for its many beautiful beaches, and the Lagos beaches are some of the best. Here is a list of the must-see beaches within Lagos including Praia do Camilo, Meia Praia and Praia dos Estudantes. If you have the luxury of renting a car, you will find it much … Read more

Best Beaches in Albufeira

Best Beaches in Albufeira

Portugal has a reputation for having some of the most beautiful beaches in the world. The Albufeira area is no stranger to some of these beautiful beaches. If you’re planning on visiting Albufeira then this list will help you to navigate the best beaches that Albufeira has to offer. Praia da Oura One of the … Read more

Faro Beaches

Faro Beaches

The Algarve is known for its stunning beaches and beautiful sights. So if you’re heading to Faro for your holidays, here are some of the best beaches waiting to welcome you: Praia da Ilha da Culatra This beach is unique, it actually sits on what is called Culatra Island, South of Faro. It is part … Read more

Best Place to Live in the Algarve

Best Place to Live in the Algarve

The Algarve is the southernmost region of Portugal, home to the beautiful coastline with stunning beaches and towns, making it the perfect holiday location. But what about if you are thinking of moving there permanently? What is the Best Place to Live in the Algarve? Why Choose the Algarve? The Algarve has long had a wide … Read more

Is Portugese Hard to Learn?

Is Portugese Hard to Learn

Portugese is the sixth most spoken language in the world, being the most common language in nine different countries. Learning Portugese is something that will benefit you in your move to Portugal, or even for your holidays, even more so considering it is the second fastest growing language in the world, English being the top. … Read more