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21/12/2020

The Government has decreed restrictions on the entry into Portugal of passengers from flights from the United Kingdom, with only nationals or those legally resident in Portugal being able to enter the country.

02/12/2020

https://davidmonteiro.me/portfolio/walking-from-soajo-to-peneda-at-geres-national-park-portugal/

Suppose you are in the Serra da Peneda or Serra do Soajo area. I suggest you consider walking the "Trilho da Fé and Pão".

30/11/2020

https://davidmonteiro.me/portfolio/tram-28-lisbon-portugal/

Tram 28 is the most popular tram route for tourists in Lisbon. It is no wonder because it must be the only one promoted by tour operators.

13/10/2020

https://www.winemag.com/2020/09/30/best-portuguese-red-wines-fall/

Go beyond Vinho Verde and explore the rich world of Portuguese red wines with these 10 top-rated bottles, each under $20.

08/10/2020

Bifana, that famous Portuguese pork sandwich
https://davidmonteiro.me/portfolio/bifana-that-famous-portuguese-pork-sandwich/

In Portugal there is a very popular sandwich we call bifana. Made of pork meat to what we add a very tasty sauce based on withe wine, garlic, and paprika.

18/09/2020

Jeronimos Monastery - some questions, Lisbon, Portugal
https://davidmonteiro.me/portfolio/jeronimos-monastery-some-questions-lisbon-portugal/

When we visit the Belém area, we see a set of monuments dominating the landscape, the Jeronimos Monastery is one of those monuments.

16/09/2020

22/05/2020

What is Port wine? https://davidmonteiro.me/portfolio/what-is-portwine/

You probably had Portwine before, but do you know what Portwine is? Where does Portwine come from, and how is it made?

20/05/2020

A photo of our President of the Republic (Marcelo Rebelo de SOusa) , shopping for groceries in a local supermarket. In shorts, no bodyguards and waiting in line for his turn like everybody else. https://holofote.sapo.pt/da-que-falar/2020-05-18-a-fotografia-de-marcelo-num-supermercado-que-se-esta-a-tornar-viral/

11/05/2020

Quinta, a wine farm in Portugal https://davidmonteiro.me/portfolio/quinta-in-portugal-what-is-it/

Quinta, in Portugal, is a term often used when dealing with wine-related subjects in Portugal, usually referring to the wine farm.

08/05/2020

How to visit Lisbon, Portugal, in one day?https://davidmonteiro.me/portfolio/how-to-visit-lisbon-portugal-in-one-day/

My suggestion on how to divide your time during a one-day visit to Lisbon, Portugal.

03/05/2020

One day walking in the Douro Valley, Portugal https://davidmonteiro.me/portfolio/one-day-walking-in-the-douro-valley-portugal/

That was not an ordinary day walking in the Douro Valley, Portugal.That was THE day. Do you know that day when all goes perfectly? Join me here.

01/05/2020

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David Monteiro Tour Guide for Portugal. Here you will find pieces of information about Portugal. Answers to the most frequent questions asked by my clients.

28/04/2020

Cork, deep with Portuguese roots https://davidmonteiro.me/portfolio/cork-deep-with-portuguese-roots/

Portugal is responsible for 55% of worldwide cork production, the major producer in this market.

23/04/2020

Douro Valley wine region, Portugal
https://davidmonteiro.me/portfolio/the-background-of-the-douro-valley-wine-region-portugal/

Nowadays we arrive at Pinhão, in the heart of the Douro Wine Region, we climb to a higher place, and all we see around us are vineyards covering the slopes as far as the eye can see.

19/04/2020

Hiking the Pico Pequeno at Fogo Island, Cape Verde
https://davidmonteiro.me/portfolio/hiking-the-pico-pequeno-at-fogo-island-cape-verde/

The hiking trail to Chã das Caldeiras through Pico Pequeno, on Fogo Island in Cape Verde, was a pleasant surprise.

18/04/2020

A cold night at the Douro Valley
https://davidmonteiro.me/portfolio/a-cold-night-at-quinta-da-marka-douro-valley-portugal/

I arrived at Quinta da Marka after a long day. The night was cold, giving me a first sign of the delayed upcoming autumn.

24/02/2020

It will be feeling like spring has arrived in Portugal this weekend with warm days and no chance of rain across the country.