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10 Days in Portugal: Itinerary Ideas
Portugal is not a very large country but has a lot of things to do and see. This itinerary starts in the capital and visits Porto, Braga, Coimbra and Faro.
3 Days in Lisbon: Itinerary Ideas
Lisbon doesn’t lack things to do and 3 days are just enough to get a taste of the city , visiting some of the most important and interesting sights.
What to Eat in Portugal: Famous Portuguese Foods
Sharing the Iberian Peninsula, the Spanish and Portuguese cuisines have many similarities, but they also bare great differences.
Getting from Lisbon to Sintra
Lisbon , the capital of Portugal, is a vibrant European city, offering stunning views of the Atlantic.
Getting from Faro to Seville
Faro is the main gateway into the Algarve region of Portugal and although it is generally overcrowded by tourists pretty much year-round, it is also quite popular among budget travelers who use it as…
Getting from Faro to Lagos
Faro is the main gateway into the Algarve region and also home to the closest airport to Lagos .
Getting from Faro to Lisbon
Faro is the main gateway into the Algarve region. Usually overrun by tourists pretty much year-round, Faro is also a very good base for exploring Southern Portugal.
Carnival in Portugal
When one hears the word “Carnival” (or “Carnaval”), the city of Rio and the country of Brazil also spring in mind.
Portugal in October
Spring and autumn are two of the best times to visit Portugal. And yes, many other tourists know that , but that doesn’t mean the country is crowded.
Portugal in May
May in Portugal starts to feel like summer, but without the scorching heat and crowds of visitors.
Portugal in April
April in Portugal is mild and offers lovely days for sightseeing and exploring the outdoors. Pack a waterproof coat because it might get a bit rainy. Explore the cities but also enjoy some day trips.
Getting from Lisbon to Seville (and return)
Lisbon , the capital of Portugal , has started to gain even more popularity among travelers.
Getting from Lisbon to Porto (and return)
Lisbon is the capital of Portugal and has recently started to gain more and more popularity among travelers.
Things to Do in Porto
Porto is best known as the center of Portugal's port wine production, and that's probably what most visitors come for.
Port Tasting in Porto
Porto (or Oporto) is the home of port wine. In the early 1700′s England was at war with France and so the people of England (longing for the delicious wine of France) searched for an alternative.
Where to Stay in Porto: The Yeatman Hotel
Set on a hill overlooking Porto on the Vila Nova de Gaia side of the Duoro River, the Yeatman Hotel is possibly one of the city's most luxurious hotels.
What to Eat and Drink in Lisbon
Portuguese cuisine is not often ranked as one of the top European cuisines, but that may soon change.
Things to Do in Lisbon
The capital and largest city in Portugal, Lisbon offers plenty to see and do and more then enough activity to fill three to four days (more if you take some day trips).
Add Croatia to your RTW trip
When planning your RTW trip, you need to have a budget. And that budget depends on what countries and cities you want to visit.
Review: Lisbon Guests Hostel
Opened in 2007 and located in central Lisbon not far from a metro stop and Restauradores square, Lisbon Guests offers one of the most affordable private rooms in a very affordable city.
Getting Around in Porto
While most people think of Porto (or Oporto) as straddling the Douro river, that's actually incorrect.
Things to Do in Lisbon: Belém
Belém, a parish of Lisbon, sits at the mouth of the Tagus River, six kilometers west of the city center.
Things to Do in Lisbon: The Coach Museum
Lisbon's most visited attraction, the Museu Nacional dos Coches , tells the story of Portugal's history through transportation.
Learn to surf this summer in Portugal
When we think about surfing, images of Hawaiian and Australian beaches come to mind. After all, that’s what we are used with , particularly from the movies.
Train Travel in Portugal
Just like bus travel , train travel in Portugal takes time. Only several lines are high-speed or fast, the rest of the rail network is formed by normal lines.
Bus Travel in Portugal
Portugal is very well served by low-cost carriers but when it comes to traveling within the country, unless you want to go to the islands, you are better off using the land transportation: train and…
Getting Around in Lisbon
Central Lisbon is relatively compact and easy to navigate. Set on seven hills, the city streets are a mix of wide open lanes and narrower, steep cobblestone streets.
Wine Tasting (For Less) in Portugal
Portugal doesn't get nearly the recognition it deserves as a culinary and wine destination. In Western Europe, it's often overlooked for Spain, Italy, and France.
Great Waterparks in the Algarve
The Algarve is the name given to Portugal’s stunningly scenic south coast. It is a place of world class beaches, impeccable golf courses and quaint hillside villages, and with the heavenly year-round…
Add the Azores to Your Portugal Trip
The Azores are among the most undisturbed and isolated islands in Europe. Located nearly 1000 miles from the mainland of Portugal the islands are serviced with regular flights to Lisbon (and New…
A Vacation in Lisbon : Low Cost and A Lot of Fun!
Visiting both Spain and Portugal during a summer vacation is very popular activity among tourists; it is very easy to get from one place to another and you can experience a mixture of what the area…
Early Summer Getaway in Europe
In Europe, the nice weather has already settled in most cities…actually, it almost feels like summer, minus the crowds of tourists.
Visiting Portugal in Summer
Portugal doesn't see as many tourists as it's neighbor on the Iberian peninsula, Spain. And therein lies part of its charm.
Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas ... in Lisbon
Forget about the busy New York and the traditional Rockefeller Center Christmas tree and ice rink. Skip the Christmas Markets in Vienna as well this year.
Portugal – warm European winter destination
Portugal is one of the warmest countries in Europe and is a preferred winter getaway for the Europeans who want to escape their homeland’s colder climates.
Portugal and Spain: Touring South Western Europe on a low budget
The two countries, Portugal and Spain, share the Iberian Peninsula and although they don’t share the language, it’s easy to mix both of them in your travel itinerary.
Traveller's House - Lisbon, Portugal - Trekker's Hostel Highlights
Opened on October 6, 2006, Traveller’s is located in the middle of Rua Augusta, the main tourist street in Lisbon, in an area called Baixa, known for being the most central and historical.
Fatima
Fatima is a place of pilgrimage for many Catholics in commemoration of the appearance of Virgin Mary (Our Lady of Fatima) to three young shepherds in Cova da Iria.
Portugal's Cork Industry
Portugal is one of the world’s major cork growers; as much as one third of the total cork oak area is in Portugal, which accounts for about half of the cork harvested annually in the world.
Port - flagship wine of Portugal
Port wine (Vinho do Porto) is a sweet, fortified Portuguese wine from the Douro Valley. Often it’s served as a dessert wine, along with cheese.
Bacalhau - the national dish of Portugal
Bacalhau means “cod” in Portuguese but the word also refers to salted cod, the national dish of Portugal. Bachalhau is very popular in Portugal, as well as in Galicia (Spain).
Turkey Entry Visa for Tourists
Before starting to plan your vacation in Turkey you should check if you need a tourist visa to entry the country.