Portugal tours

27/08/2016

Review of Jeronimos Monastery, Lisbon: One of the most amazing attraction in Portugal

20/08/2016

Portugal’s World Heritage Sites are the focus of a new World Heritage Guide Book series with a focus on Lisbon, Sintra, Évora and Elvas. The series is part of an initiative by Turismo de Portugal (Portuguese Tourist Board) to promote itineraries that include monuments and sites classified by UNESCO…

19/08/2016

Faro, therefore, offers something that nowhere else in southern Portugal can manage – a proper city, with a life that seems to extend beyond keeping visitors happy.

28/07/2016

Spain and Portugal Seen as Safe Vacation Spots by Euro Travelers

Spain and Portugal Seen as Safe Vacation Spots by Euro Travelers

Rising travel trends mirror declining numbers in areas devastated by tragedy.

25/07/2016

The Jewish heritage center in Monsaraz was dedicated in memory of 80 former residents who were persecuted during the Portuguese Inquisition nearly 500 years ago.

17/07/2016

Last week the beautiful sunshine filled country of Portugal was thrown into the spotlight after they expectantly triumphed in the Euro 2016 final. A country not only famed for its world class footballing legends, but also for its 3,000 hours of sunshine per year, making this the perfect all year rou...

14/07/2016

Cascais BayPortugal is in the headlines after its team’s victory at the Euro 2016 soccer championships, but the country itself contains far greater depth as a travel destination, with many surprises and various places to see

13/07/2016

1. The football Portugal’s unexpected victory at Euro 2016 will ignite interest in a sport that already enjoys semi-religious status across the country. There are bountiful opportunities to watch a game, but for something special head to Estádio Municipal de Braga, a stadium carved out of a rock. Li...

03/07/2016

Like us, our ancestors observed the night sky and movement of stars, and that too without telescopes. Thousands of years ago, humans used some stone constructions built as tombs to see the celestial events, suggested a new study.

01/07/2016

Join us for a guided walking tour in Portugal—the perfect destination for any active traveler with natural beauty, storied history and vibrant culture.

29/06/2016

Portugal has brought us many things over the years but the Great British love affair with the grape has seen us take Portuguese wine to our hearts. This summer, why not combine a break to one of Portugal’s magnificent cities with a wine experience? Lisbon and Porto are great choices for this kind of...

18/06/2016

Evora is renowned for pork, cork and wine. It’s a Unesco World Heritage city with a Roman temple, a huge Gothic cathedral and a lovely old town of cobbled streets that tumble down a hill. But the capital of Alentejo, Portugal’s largest province, also sits among some of the most extensive and remarka...

17/06/2016

Why Portugal should be your next foodie destination

Why Portugal should be your next foodie destination

This small country boats unbelievable cuisine while not breaking the bank like its neighboring big brother, Spain.

14/06/2016

Travel: Unspoiled Alentejo – perfect for the art of doing nothing

Travel: Unspoiled Alentejo – perfect for the art of doing nothing

Visiting here last month, I felt I was in a time warp – this is how Tuscany or the French Riviera once must have been before being inundated with holidaymakers.

12/06/2016

How well do you REALLY know Portugal?

How well do you REALLY know Portugal?

Take our quiz to find out!

09/06/2016

My loyalties on holiday are divided ones. I’m far too twitchy – and easily sunburnt - to lie on a beach for more than a couple of days.