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 …