The village of Melgaço is almost as far north as you can get in Portugal and is only separated from Spain by the River Minho….
If you’ve ever wondered what happens to unwanted furniture in Lisbon, look no further than the bars, restaurants and art shops in the cool parts…
Teatro Viriato have just done a fine job of organising a 24-hour performing arts festival in Viseu, central Portugal. The fun began with a midnight play…
Like every Solar do Portugal, Casa da Calçada is unique, and rather special. The 17th century farmhouse is known in the village of Melgaço as “The…
The way to this woman’s heart is definitely through the stomach. Happily, Lisbon has plenty of restaurants that make my heart sing. Here are some…
After a day walking a section of the Portuguese Way of St James pilgrimage route, I’ve somehow been persuaded to come back and do the…
This week’s guest likes Portugal so much she decided to move here. Like me, she’s thoroughly enjoying the countryside around her home in central Portugal…





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