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Lisbon comes alive with the Caixa Alfama Festival Every September, Lisbon’s oldest quarter transforms into a living stage for the Caixa Alfama Festival 2025, one of Portugal’s most atmospheric celebrations…
Nature meet Nurture, as Judith Schrut concludes her travels in Centre of Portugal with a rejuvenating stay at Casas da Lapa Nature & Spa Hotel. I discovered many wondrous things…
Coimbra is the perfect launch point for the next part of my voyage. Accompanied by my brilliant guides Rafaela and Liliana of Portugal Green Travel, we set off on the…
Nature, history, food and wine: the Centre of Portugal has it all, as Judith Schrut discovers on her visit to Portugal’s green and gorgeous heart. At this time of year…
The Madeira Wine Festival, scheduled for 24 August to 14 September this year, is a significant ethnographic and cultural event on the Portuguese island.Coinciding with the grape harvest, it celebrates…
Mark Bibby Jackson discovers the culture, food and street art of the Portuguese capital on his Lisbon city break. On my previous visits to Lisbon, I had never felt truly…
The Portuguese capital is one of the most popular destinations in Europe for good reason, but while there you can enjoy a day trip from Lisbon to incredible sites such…
Gill Haynes goes on an E-biking adventure in the Douro Valley Portugal and creates quite a bang. “Hmm – that seems bit hot,” I thought as I pulled the e-bike…
Marion Ainge acquires a taste for white port and finds herself lost for words on a Douro River cruise. Bathed in sunlight and looking beautiful, there she is waiting for…
Travel journalist Marion Ainge enjoys a Shirley Valentine moment in Faja dos Padres, the perfect spot to enjoy your Madeira holidays. It’s a Shirley Valentine moment. From a cliff top…
Before the pandemic, critics of Airbnb and overtourism argued that the two were inextricably interlinked and were changing the nature of popular neighbourhoods. Pauline Ronnet ponders whether Covid will change…
It goes without saying that our travel options are unfortunately limited right now. While it’s not the ideal time to be planning your unique holiday experience, there’s nothing to stop…
Whether you are looking for a UK Staycation or a trip overseas, there are plenty of last minute travel deals September 2020 to be had. Travel Begins at 40 has…
During the current climate we are all looking for secluded places where we can escape. Milda Urbonaite explores the most remote European islands you should visit. Today’s fast-paced modern life…
The following trip was taken before the Covid-19 situation took hold. But be rest assured that the beauty of Andalusia is still waiting for you to explore. As we now…
Adam Jacot de Boinod travels to the capital of the Portuguese island of Madeira, Funchal, to discover a place replete with history and literary overtones. I hadn’t realised that Madeira…
On a Douro river cruise in Portugal, Mike Pickup explores the region’s rich history as well as consuming an adequate amount of its major export – port wine. I always think…
The Sagres Birdwatching Festival is set to return on 2 to 5 October. A hotspot for biodiversity, Sagres is a verdant region in the western point of the Algarve, and…
With its lively and vibrant nightlife scene, Lisbon fully justifies its reputation as a city that never sleeps. Lisboetas love going out and are always seeking out new places to…
Portugal is renowned for its fresh fish, Craig Hales gives his advice on how to prepare the best fish barbecue, so long as you have a little time to spare…
Portugal is in south-western Europe mainly on the Iberian Peninsula, bordered by Spain. With glorious beaches on the Atlantic Ocean, it is a varied and very popular destination for many travellers. The islands of the Azores and Madeira also come under the jurisdiction of Portugal.
The Algarve was conquered by the King of Spain from the Moors in 1471. It has glorious wide golden beaches and dramatic Atlantic rollers. Some of the remaining cobbled streets still retain their Moorish feel. It is great fun to walk along the beach and eat in one of the many seafood cafés or restaurants, perhaps taking a glass of vino verde to wash your clams, sardines or lobster down. The quaint town of Lagos is well worth a visit with its 14th century walls.
Lisbon, one of the oldest cities in the world, is the largest city in Portugal and lies along the River Tagus and the Atlantic Coast. Take a boat trip along the river and view the palaces and other classical buildings on the shoreline. There is a richness of architectural styles to explore: Romanesque, Baroque and some post-modern buildings. The National Ajulelo Museum helps the visitor to soak up Portuguese culture.
Visit Sintra at the foot of the Sintra Mountains and view the 19th Century Moorish Pena National Palace built high on a hill top. This elaborate building was constructed for the elite of Portugal as it shelters in cool pine forests. A must to visit.
