All Entries in the "Portugal" Category
Seven great ways to see Porto
In just a few short days it’s possible to get a real flavour of Porto, the city that gave the world port wine. This vibrant Portuguese city by the sea was awarded UNESCO World Heritage status in 1996, but it certainly isn’t stuffy. It has heaps of character. 1. You can’t do better than a [...]
Madeira, pearl of the Atlantic
Madeira is affectionately known as the “pearl of the Atlantic”, but she is without doubt a black pearl. This volcanic island rises steeply out of the Atlantic to its highest peak, Pico Ruivo, at a staggering 1862 metres above sea level. The beaches are grainy black sand or pebbles, except in Calheta, where golden sand has [...]
Summer in the romantic Alentejo
If you like heat and wide open spaces then Portugal’s Alentejo might just be for you. Cork and olive trees, wheat and vines: all were introduced to these parts by the Romans. Ancient megaliths, menhirs and dolmens dating from 3,000BC dot the countryside. Fiercely hot in the summer, in spring and autumn it’s a pleasure to [...]
Who can resist the Algarve sunshine?
With more than 300 days of sunshine per year, the Algarve in Portugal is one of Europe’s top beach destinations. The golden sands, tinged with the red of the cliffs in the Central and Western Algarve, wrap all around Portugal’s southern coast. As you fly into Faro airport the sea sparkles below you and the [...]
Lisbon, Portugal – charm is everywhere
The coastal city of Lisbon is one of the world’s oldest cities. This fact draws many travelers to this beautiful Capital City of Portugal, with its unique and charming atmosphere. It is not unusual for temperatures in Lisbon to be close to 20°c (68°f) in the middle of winter, and this agreeable climate rightly incites [...]