This week I had the privilege of staying in the beautiful Portuguese Coastal town of Ericeira. It’s accessible as a day trip from Lisbon, but I would recommend spending a good few days there to enjoy the beaches and soak up the summer sun. Ericeira has got a very relaxing vibe to it, with many … Read more
So many British Holiday makers excitedly booked their trips to Lisbon and the Algarve when the Portugal Green list was announced. A green list country meant that you can travel back to the UK without isolation. Sadly, that has recently ended and Portugal is becoming an Amber country from Tuesday. What does this mean for … Read more
Terceira Azores is an island in the Azores, in the eastern part of the Atlantic ocean.There is plenty of history in terceira Azores but there is also great natural beauty as well. It may just be an island, but there are plenty of things for people to do and see while they are visiting or … Read more
I totally LOVE Portuguese food! That and the weather brings me back over and over again! If you are spending time in Portugal, here are a few dishes that you really have to try… Bifana The Porto bifana is a kind of sandwich that goes by the same name. Commonly made from pork leg and … Read more
Tomar is a beautiful city in the central region of Portugal. The entire area is surrounded by churches and monasteries and has been classified as a UNESCO World Heritage site. What to do in Tomar There are plenty of things to do when visiting Tomar, including exploring its historic centre, experiencing the nightlife, biking along … Read more
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
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
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
