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 …
With a maximum length of 57 km and a width of 22 km, Madeira is a relatively small island, but its only 741 km2 is full of tourist attractions and places not to be missed. In this article, we will explore what to do in Madeira, explaining where to go and why these are the …
With a maximum altitude of 1993 meters, Serra da Estrela is the highest mountain in mainland Portugal and the only place where you can practice snow sports, such as skiing, snowboarding, and sledding. But it’s much more than that. Serra da Estrela Natural Park is ideal for nature lovers – it has trails to explore, …
The Mondego Walkways are one of the new ways to enjoy the magnificent landscapes of the Serra da Estrela Natural Park, one of Portugal’s natural wonders. Although they are one of the most recent national walkways, they are already one of the best walkways in Portugal. Located in Guarda, the Mondego footbridges connect the village …
In this article, we will explore the most beautiful waterfalls in Portugal, from north to south, highlighting their beauty, the best way to enjoy them, and how to get there. Many are in the north and central areas, as they are the most mountainous regions and have the most rivers. Whether just to see or …
The Fisgas do Ermelo trail (PR3 – Mondim de Basto) is a circular trail with about 13 km that starts and ends in Ermelo, Mondim de Basto, passing by several viewpoints of the Alvão Natural Park, and whose high point is Fisgas do Ermelo, one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Portugal. In our opinion, …