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30/01/2015
Best castles in Europe - Europe's Best Destinations

Pena Palace was considered by European Best Destinations as Best Palace in Europe http://www.europeanbestdestinations.com/top/best-castles-in-europe/. And we totally agree!

Visiting these castles is like diving into our history. Discover the history of kings, of alliances and vendettas, the history of European territories, of wars, regions and nations, the history of those families who have made and unmade Europe. Discover the most beautiful castles in Europe.

09/01/2015
The video of the new world surf record at Nazare!

The video of the new world surf record at Nazare! http://wp.me/p1ZmFg-2RZ

Nazare was once more the stage of the world record of surfing the biggest wave ever ridden! Benjamin Sanchis is the hero of the moment and the video is truly impressive. Nazare, home of records! On December 11th, Benjamin Sanchis established a new world record of surfing the biggest wave by ridding an amazing and frightening 33 meters wave. The new record was officially accepted this Saturday.

31/12/2014

Another year, another opportunity to visit Portugal! Happy 2015!!!

27/09/2014

What a better way to celebrate World Tourism Day than planning your next visit to Portugal?

27/08/2014
Mariza – the new voice of Fado

Mariza – the new voice of Fado http://wp.me/p1ZmFg-2Ru

Mariza is one of the most worldwide acclaimed performers of the World Music scene. Mariza, the fado singer who has Africa in her veins Mariza was born in 1973 in Mozambique. At the age of 3 she came to Portugal, namely to Lisbon. She was raised in…

31/07/2014
Sangria Festival – a not to miss event!

Sangria Festival – a not to miss event! http://wp.me/p1ZmFg-2Rp

Are you a sangria fan? Then you should head to Vilamoura for the Sangria Festival. Sangria Festival – let us all raise our glasses to summer! Sangria is definitely one of the top summer drinks. And if you have any doubts about this, just go to Vilamoura… [ 282 more words. ]

30/07/2014

Portugal on the cover of the National Geographic Traveler Magazin!

Hot off the press, Our August/September issue, with stories on Portugal, Amsterdam, Bangkok, Birmingham (Alabama), Tristan da Cunha, and much more. Where should we go next? http://instagram.com/p/qj0aPUoMSS/ From

29/07/2014
Classic confectionery: Europe's oldest pastry shops

CNN couldn´t resist Confeitaria Nacional - one of the most iconic confectionaries in Lisbon. They are still deciding "which is more ornate, the shop's exterior or the pastries inside." It is indeed a good question, don't you agree?
http://edition.cnn.com/2014/07/17/travel/oldest-pastry-shops/index.html

Proving they're what's really important, the world's best pastry shops have survived survived sieges, revolutions and World War II.

29/07/2014
Weather in Portugal

Weather in Portugal http://wp.me/p1ZmFg-2Ps

Weather in Portugal is one of the country’s highlights that attracts tourists from all over the world. How does the weather in Portugal varies? Although Portugal’s climate is famed for offering plenty of sunshine and wonderful temperatures all year round,… [ 488 more words. ]

28/07/2014
Top 5 deserted beaches in the Algarve

Top 5 deserted beaches in the Algarve http://wp.me/p1ZmFg-2Rd

No, there is nothing wrong with this post title. There are a few deserted beaches in the Algarve even during summer. Here are my favourite ones. 5 deserted beaches in the Algarve I treasure When thinking about the Algarve in August, images of crowded… [ 298 more words. ]

09/07/2014
50 Cities You Should See In Your Lifetime

The community of travelers at minube.net chose the Top 50 Cities to See in Your Lifetime. Guess what? Lisbon is one of them!!!!
www.huffingtonpost.com/minube/the-top-50-cities-to-see_b_5547308.html

With our ever-expanding bucket lists, it's sometimes easy to lose sight of the essentials. Well, we've gone to the community of travelers at minube.net with a simple goal: find the greatest destinations on Earth. From the great ancient capitals to t...

23/06/2014

Who is celebrating Porto's Festa de São João (Saint John's festivities) tonight?

18/06/2014
Ribeira d’Ilhas, surfers best kept secret

Ribeira d’Ilhas, surfers best kept secret http://wp.me/p1ZmFg-2R2

Ribeira d’Ilhas is, by far, the most famous surf spot of Ericeira, the only World Surfing Reserve in Europe. Ribeira d’Ilhas, the surf spot in Ericeira Located 3,5 km (about 2 miles) away from Ericeira,Portugal, Ribeira d’Ilhas beach is famed all over the… [ 298 more words. ]

27/05/2014

The most awesome library in the world is Portuguese! http://wp.me/p1ZmFg-2QF

Mafra National Palace library was considered the most awesome library in the world by the Book Riot website. Portugal has the most awesome library in the world The American website Book Riot elected Mafra National Palace Library has the most amazing in… [ 282 more words. ]

07/11/2013
University of Coimbra – more than just a school!

University of Coimbra - more than just a school! http://wp.me/p1ZmFg-2PK

University of Coimbra is more than a symbol of the city, is one of the Portuguese academic tradition strongholds. And, trust me, it is well worthy of a visit. University of Coimbra is honoring Academic excelence since 1290! University of … Continue… [ 817 more words. ]

23/10/2013
Tremendous Portuguese Food

Portuguese food conquered CNN reporter!!! And what about you? Have you already been conquered?

http://ireport.cnn.com/docs/DOC-893732

“Don’t sit there!” says the waiter. Mike and I pause in the process of settling down at a table for two in a fairly empty restaurant and look at each other, then the waiter, wondering what we’ve don...

17/10/2013
Portugal voted Best Country in the World - Mediamass

Proud to be Portuguese!!!!
WCA 2013 Winners List:
Best Country in the World: Portugal
Most Beautiful Capital City In The World: Lisbon
Best Food in the World: Portuguese food
Nicest People on Earth: Portuguese people
Smartest people on the Planet: Portuguese people
Most Handsome Men in the World: Portuguese men
Most Beautiful Women In The World: Portuguese women
Most Humble Human Being on the Planet: The Portuguese

The Portuguese can be proud of their country as it has been voted ‘Best Country in the World 2013’ last night during the annual WCA ceremony. The Portuguese were also voted ‘Nicest people on the planet’.

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