Portugal is a great place to study and the courses and cost of living are excellent value. It’s possible to study your degree in English or Portuguese in many universities in Portugal. It’s also possible to study Portuguese as a second language here. Many foreigners head to Coimbra and Porto university to study the language … Read more
Today we summarise the best accommodation in Porto. Porto has amazing food, great people and a fabulous historic centre that is a UNESCO World Heritage site. There is an abundance of great places to book including hotels, hostels and short term lets. The Yeatman Hotel https://www.booking.com/hotel/pt/the-yeatman.en-gb.html This elegant hotel is all about wine, from the … Read more
Yesterday I took my aunty on the 6 bridges cruise in Porto. A river cruise is a beautiful way to see the city and the 6 bridges cruise is around 45-50 minutes. I would highly recommend a river cruise as it’s a beautiful and relaxing way to see the city. How to book the 6 … Read more
Coimbra is a beautiful city and you can see the main sights in 2-3 days. However, if you can spare a little more time here, then you can use Coimbra as a base to explore the central region of Portugal. Here are some of my favourite day trips from Coimbra: Porto Visit Porto Cathedral, which … Read more
Ericeira, a charming little fishing village, within easy travel distance of Lisbon makes a lovely little area to visit. It has a lovely Portuguese charm, with its narrow cobbled streets and whitewashed houses. For beach lovers, Ericeira certainly doesn’t have a shortage. But before all that, you’re going to need to think about where you … Read more
As a small fishing village, Ericeira may not immediately pop into your mind when thinking of somewhere that’s going to have great bars and fantastic nightlife. Yet Ericeira has some fantastic pubs and bars on offer, whether you’re looking for a quiet spot for a couple of drinks or somewhere more lively where you can … Read more
Ericeira is a stunning little fishing village, providing a laidback vibe full of narrow, cobbled streets, white and blue houses and beautiful ocean views. It is a fantastic location if you’re considering a yoga retreat holiday and are unsure of where to go for it. Below, this article will detail three fantastic options for yoga retreats … Read more
Ericeira is a popular holiday destination and an excellent choice for a relaxing base along the Lisbon coast. Some of the best day trips from Ericeira include Mafra, Sintra and of course Lisbon. Mafra Palace Just a short journey from Mary Sarah is the beautiful Mafra Palace. Mafra itself doesn’t have too much to do … Read more
Estremoz is a beautiful city in Alentejo, to the South of Portugal. It is often referred to as the ‘white city’ partly due to all the lovely white houses spread out over the hill, and also due to its stunning white marble, which made the area known all over the world! Estremoz castle is seen … Read more
Lamego is a beautiful little town set within the hills of the Douro region and with its close proximity to many other towns within the area, it makes for a great spot for a day trip. One popular stop on many people’s lists, when they come to this area, is Lamego Cathedral. Its eclectic mix … Read more
