Visiting the Douro Valley is one of the favorite activities for tourists in Portugal. It is easily accessible from Porto and can be explored by car, boat, train, and even helicopter. In this article, we will explain how to visit the Douro Valley by train, independently and cheaply. We will depart from Porto, where the …
Almourol Castle is one of the most beautiful castles in Portugal and, without a doubt, the one with the most unique setting. Situated in the middle of the Tagus River, Castelo do Almourol is on a small granite island surrounded by water on all sides, creating an enchanting visual effect. Located in Praia do Ribatejo, …
Lisbon is Portugal’s capital, biggest city, and main cultural and economic center. To understand Portugal and Portuguese culture, one has to visit Lisbon for at least a few days. We suggest spending at least three days in Lisbon and have created this Lisbon 3-day itinerary to guide you. We will also advise when is the …
Located in the Gameiro Ecological Park in Mora, the Gameiro walkways are about 1.5km long and are among the most accessible in Portugal. Although not on our list of the best walkways in Portugal, the Gameiro walkways are worth a visit as you can walk along the river, enjoying the typical Alentejo landscapes with ease …
Sintra is the most charming village in Portugal. The Pena Palace and the Moorish Castle alone are more than enough reasons to visit, but the village has much more to visit and explore. Come and discover what to visit and do in Sintra. You won’t know where to turn first with so many things to …