Poço Verde is among the best-known and most popular spots in the Peneda-Gerês National Park. Located relatively close to Fafião, known as the village of the wolf, this is a lagoon (or poço as many Geres mountain lagoons are called) of extraordinary beauty, with crystalline green waters and relatively easy access. In this article, we …
The Peneda-Gerês National Park has an incredible diversity of viewpoints, waterfalls, lagoons, and beaches. Some are already well known, but the National Park is huge and still has some well-kept secrets. In this article, we will discuss Poço do Dola (Dola Lagoon) and its waterfall, explaining how to get there and what to expect from …
Originating in Porto, the Francesinha is considered one of the best sandwiches in the world. Thus, Porto is the best place to eat francesinhas and is where you will find the best francesinhas. Yet, choosing where to eat francesinha in Porto is not easy. There are hundreds of places to eat francesinha. That’s why we …
In recent years, Portugal has become one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. Travelers come to experience our culture and history and also to enjoy the beautiful beaches, delicious cuisine, and warm weather. This article will explore everything you need to know before traveling to Portugal. To help you better understand, we …
Porto is the second most important city in Portugal, after Lisbon. It is a big city, the capital of the north, but, at the same time, it has a small and charming historic center, where you can find important historical monuments, but at the same time, typical houses with clothes drying on the veranda. Porto …
The Albergaria forest trail is in the Peneda Gerês National Park – a circular trail with only about 5 km that starts and finishes at Portela do Homem (on the border with Spain). Despite walking through one of the most beautiful parts of the National Park, crossing two beautiful waterfalls with lakes and the Albergaria …
Évora is one of the most important cities in the Alentejo. Its historic center was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO and is often called a city museum, as you can find traces of different historical eras spread throughout the city. In addition to being charming and filled with important monuments, Évora is also …
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 …