The Best Portugal

30/04/2024

🏰Guimarães is known as the "Cradle City of Portugal”, since the administrative center of the Portucalense County was established there by King Henry and later, in 1143, the governance of Portugal by his son, Afonso Henriques, the first king of Portugal. 👑This is one of Portugal's most important historic cities and its Historic Center has been classified by UNESCO as a World Cultural Heritage Site. ✨
Its streets and monuments breathe history and enchant visitors! Don't miss the city's main square, the Toural and climb up to Monte da Penha, a place of breathtaking scenery and be sure to try the amazing regional gastronomy! 🍲🥂
Check our tours available in the northern Portugal here:
https://thebestportugal.com/discover-portugal/north-and-douro-valley/

23/04/2024

Tagus estuary is the largest wetland area in Portugal and considered one of the ten most important in Europe, specially due to migratory waterbirds!🐦
👉Join us for this tour and take the chance to discover this beautiful landscape while discovering its surprising wines! 🥂Check the details here: https://thebestportugal.com/discover-portugal/tagus-valley/birdwatching-in-tagus-river-planes/

18/04/2024

The International Day of Monuments and Sites is celebrated every year on the 18th April, all over the world, aiming to highlight its importance in the history and identity of various peoples, as well as to call for their preservation and enhancement. 🏰 Portugal is a country with a wonderful diversity of monuments, reflecting our History through the centuries! 👑 We invite you to join us and discover them! ✨
👉 Check our heritage and cultural tours here: https://thebestportugal.com/tours/culture-heritage-tours/

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15/04/2024

The center of Portugal is rich in history and architectural heritage! 🪙As The International Day of Monuments and Sites approaches, we suggest you 7 off the beaten path monuments in central Portugal, so you can enjoy it quietly while discovering every detail! 🏰Some of these monuments are UNESCO World Heritage Sites and visiting them is a real journey through national history. 💎Also check our culture and
heritage tours here: https://thebestportugal.com/tours/culture-heritage-tours/

11/04/2024

Cascais is usually called as the Portuguese Riviera! ⛵This charming town used to be the King’s retreat during summer time ☀️ and its historic center is plenty of monuments and museums, such as the Palace of the Counts of Castro Guimarães, the Sea Museum, and also Paula Rego House of Stories, a museum dedicated to the life and work of the artist! 🎨Cascais is a very popular destination in Lisbon coastline with stunning natural landscape and sightseeing points. 🖼️
Join us and discover this beauty by the sea! ✨

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03/04/2024

We want you to enjoy Portugal and feel enriched, understanding better the Portuguese bright way of living! 🌞 Sharing Portugal’s prestigious heritage, wine and food traditions is our greatest commitment! 🙌 🥂

👉 Know more about us here: https://thebestportugal.com/about-us/

29/03/2024

Easter is a time of togetherness, family and tradition. 🌸The Best Portugal team wishes you a warm and happy Easter!✨

25/03/2024

Viseu was recently named the best gastronomic destination in the latest edition of the "Best of the Year 2023" awards, an initiative of Revista de Vinhos, one of the most reputable wine magazines in Portugal. ✨Besides its delicious gastronomy, this town is often called the Garden City because of its many parks and green spaces. 🌸With The Best Portugal, discover Viseu and let yourself be enchanted by its natural beauty and
rich history! 🏰In addition to its many historical monuments, this city is considered the capital of Dão, one of Portugal's most prestigious wine regions! 🍇 Learn about our Dão Epic tour here: https://thebestportugal.com/epic-trips/dao/ and get amazed by this beautiful city!

20/03/2024

🌸Spring is the perfect season to explore Portugal! The mild temperatures and bright sunshine make this time of year ideal for enjoying everything our country has to offer! 🌞From North to South, you can enjoy blooming landscapes in Douro Valley, through the Cherry Blossom Route, the enchanted gardens of Sintra magical town or even the beautiful medieval town of Óbidos, with stunning bouganvilles in every corner! 🌺
Will you join us? We are ready to celebrate Spring time with you! 💐
👉Discover Portugal here: https://thebestportugal.com/discover-portugal/

18/03/2024

✨Your time with us may be the experience of your lifetime, so all of our attention goes to your dream tour, since you start planning your trip, until you fly back home! Our tours are based in gastronomy, wine, nature and heritage experiences, but we can approach any other subject on request! 🥂
👉Talk to us and get ready for a memorable journey!

14/03/2024

Tired of the hustle and bustle of the city?⏰ Looking for a place to relax and recharge? 🧘‍♀️Alentejo is the perfect destination for you! With stunning landscapes,
charming villages and delicious cuisine, the Alentejo offers a unique experience of peace and tranquillity!🍃 With tailored made tours to your interests and experience
guides, we help you explore the region's peaceful landscape, visit historic cities like Évora and Elvas and taste the best regional wines and products!🥂
👉Discover all our tours in Alentejo in our bio's link!

12/03/2024

🥘As Culinary tourism is on the rise in 2024, more and more people are looking for authentic, immersive experiences that combine travel with the discovery of local gastronomy, as they want to do more than just eat! 🥩Travelers want to taste the traditional cuisine of each region, learning about local culture and ingredients, with a special focus on sustainability. 🍃Culinary tours can be often combined with other activities such as cultural and nature experiences! We suggest you a cooking class and sensorial experience in Lisbon, to explore the city’s lifestyle and Portuguese tastes and flavors! 🍾🍽
👉Check the full itinerary in our bio's link!

06/03/2024

🎊We are thrilled to announce that The Best Portugal brand-new website is now live! 🎉
Get ready to dive into a world of unforgettable experiences and explore our available tours and epic trips all over the country! 🎡Plus, discover our exclusive experiences as well as our revamped Blog, where we share our insights about wine and food and your ultimate source for luxury travel in Portugal. ✈️ Start exploring here 👉 www.thebestportugal.com

01/03/2024

29/02/2024

Your time with us may be the experience of your lifetime, so all of our attention goes to your dream tour, since you start planning your trip, until you fly back home! ✨ Our tours are based in gastronomy, wine, nature and heritage experiences, but we can approach any other subject on request! 🥂
Talk to us and tell us how we can help you have an unforgettable holiday time in Portugal!👋

22/02/2024

Essência do Vinho is a benchmark event in the world of wine, bringing together the country's best producers and winemakers every year. 🥂This year, the 20th edition of the event will take place at the Palácio da Bolsa, in Porto, from February 22nd to 25th. The program includes masterclasses, lectures and workshops, where visitors can learn about the history, production and tasting of Portuguese wines. 🍾The event also features a wine fair, where you can taste and buy the country's best products.
2024 edition of Essência do Vinho do Porto promises to be even more special, as it will be held in the Palácio da Bolsa, one of Porto's most emblematic buildings. 🕍If you're a wine lover, don't miss the opportunity to take part in Essência do Vinho, Porto 2024. This is a unique wine experience you won't forget!

19/02/2024

Lisbon is a stunning city with a unique light. 🌅The city is bathed in sunshine for most of the year, and the golden light of the sunset is simply breathtaking! Lisbon's light is perfect for walks, boat trips and city tours and is even more beautiful at night, when the lights come on and create a magical atmosphere!✨ If you're looking for a city with dazzling light, Lisbon is the perfect destination for you, and we help you discover this magic through our after hours tours!
👉Check here https://thebestportugal.com/after-hours-tours/ and contact us for more informations!

08/02/2024

🎭Carnival is one of the most popular festivals in Portugal, and each region of the country has its own traditions and customs. 🎊If you're looking for a unique and unforgettable experience, here are some of the best places to enjoy Carnival in Portugal:
1. Torres Vedras: the Torres Vedras Carnival is one of the most famous in the country, and is known for its float parades, masked balls and lots of music and revelry;
2. Podence: The Entrudo Chocalheiro of Podence, in the Bragança district, is one of the most traditional in the country! Caretos, masked characters with costumes
filled with colored wool bangs, tin or leather masks and rattles around their waists, are known for its performative behaviour and this tradition is considered by
UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
3. Loulé: Loulé Carnival, in the Algarve, is a mix of tradition and modernity, and is known for its parades, balls and street parties.
4. Ovar: Ovar Carnival is one of the liveliest in the country and is known for its float parades, masked balls and lots of music and fun.
5. Madeira: During Carnival, the island of Madeira is transformed into a stage for parties and revelry. The streets of Funchal city, fill up with people dressed in
colorful and extravagant costumes as Carnival marches make their way through the streets of the city, bringing joy and music to every corner.
👉If you’re travelling to Portugal, be sure not to miss at least one of these events, which will be, for sure, an unforgettable experience!🎉

03/02/2024

Óbidos medieval town had a strategic importance in the territory, for being close enough to Lisbon and located on a high point near the Atlantic coast. 🏰Since King D. Dinis offered this village to his wife D. Isabel, in the century XIII, it belonged to the House of the Queens, throughout various dynasties. 👑 With a wide historical, cultural and architectural heritage, Óbidos is one of the most beautiful towns in Portugal!

👉Join us on this tour and feel the medieval spirit of this charming village, while discovering the wines of Lisbon Region! Check all the details here:https://thebestportugal.com/discover-portugal/west-coast/obidos-home-for-queens-on-atlantic-coast/ !

24/01/2024

Sintra is known for its romantic palaces, breathtaking scenery and magical atmosphere! 🏰Also called as “the Moon Hill”, Sintra is located in a mountain range that offers breathtaking views until the Atlantic Ocean, and the town is surrounded by forests, gardens and lakes, creating a breathtaking natural setting. 🏔This village is full of history and culture, and its narrow, winding streets create an otherworldly feel. Sintra is a perfect tourist destination for those who love history, culture, nature and romance. 🍂🪷This is for sure, an unskippable destination in Portugal!

18/01/2024

Montalegre Smoked Meat Fair is an annual event that takes place in the town of Montalegre, in the district of Vila Real, Portugal. 🥩🍗This fair is dedicated to fumeiro, a traditional product of the Barroso region, and attracts visitors from all over the country! Taking place over four days of January, during this time, the town of Montalegre is filled with the aroma of smoked meats and here you can find a variety of smoked products, including chorizo, ham, morcela, farinheira and other products made by hand, with natural and high quality ingredients. 🍮🍷As well as smoked meats, the fair also offers a variety of other typical products from the region, such as handicrafts, sweets and drinks.
👉If you like good food and tradition, don't miss the Montalegre Smoked Meat Fair!

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16/01/2024

In order to get the best out of your wine and food tour, you must choose the right company! 🎯Making the wrong choice can bring a negative image to the country you are visiting as well as to yourself.
👉We give you some reasons why we should be your choice for your Wine and Food Tour here: https://thebestportugal.com/why-choose-the-best-portugal-for-your-wine-and-food-experiences/

11/01/2024

🍇During this tour, you will visit two wineries where you will taste both still and fortified wines in Arrábida Mountain area. You will get to know Castelão, the main red grape variety from the region as well as the famous Muscat of Setúbal, a fortified wine of excellent quality, specially when aged for several years in oak barrels. Sounds interesting? 🥂 Get to know more about this tour here: https://thebestportugal.com/listings/vinhos-na-serra-da-arrabida/

04/01/2024

Portugal is a country with unparalleled cultural and natural richness. With historic cities, paradisiacal beaches, stunning landscapes and great gastronomy and wines, our country has something to offer for all tastes! 🥂 If you are planning a trip to Portugal in 2024, we give you 7 suggestions of beautiful places to discover!
Have you visited any of these places? Tell us your favorite bellow in the comments!

28/12/2023

Távora-Varosa Wine Region gets its name from both rivers passing by the valleys. This region, with a great Cistercian tradition, has a very specific terroir, which soils and climate make the perfect conditions to produce some of the best Portuguese sparkling wines! 🥂Have you tried Távora-Varosa sparkling wines? Leave us a comment below!

20/12/2023

Portugal has a strong Christmas tradition and the Christmas Markets are becoming more and more popular! We give you five suggestions, from North to South to discover this magical season in our country!

07/12/2023

Introducing Armando Caetano, your guide at The Best Portugal!
"I was born in Lisbon, in the 60s and grew up playing football in the streets, listening to the Beatles and Rolling Stones, while having the dream to become a guitar player! Later in college, I studied History and by this time, with a great influence of my father, I started to try the best drink in the world: wine! After working in the Pharmaceutical Industry for almost 20 years, I got the chance to start my own project based on my passions: wine, telling stories, showing the real Portugal to our travelers. So, The Best Portugal was born! My vision is to show the authentic and pure country, outside the big urban centers! I hope to welcome you to have a great time with us, learn, have fun, and discover this wonderful country that is Portugal!"

04/12/2023

Discover two of the West Coast highlights! ✨ Impressive Batalha Monastery is a master piece of Portuguese Gothic Arquitecture, while Nazaré fishing town is a land of traditions, great gastronomy and beautiful landscapes! Let's explore the best of nature and heritage in the West? Check all the details of this tour here: https://thebestportugal.com/listings/nazare-fishing-village-blessed-by-nature/

30/11/2023

During this full-day tour, you will live and feel the Douro Region with a wine expert! 🍇Visit two of the best traditional wine producers and wineries, taste their wines, and enjoy the warm flavors of Douro cuisine! The breathtaking views to the river and the slopes is just the cherry on the top! 🌄Inspire yourself for this luxury adventure here:
https://thebestportugal.com/listings/douro-valley-classic-wine-producers-experience/

27/11/2023

Cascais is a charming village town and used to be the Kings Summer residence. 👑This is a popular destination, in Lisbon coastline, with great cultural attractions and stunning natural landscape! We love to show Cascais to our travelers and finish the afternoon with a glass of wine by the sea! 🥂
Explore our tours in the region here:
https://thebestportugal.com/listing-region/west-coast/