I often get asked about things to do in Porto, especially its ‘must sees’. In my experience, this intriguing city has such a lot to offer that it’s hard to narrow down the selection. It’s a city whose architecture spans millennia with traces of Roman dwellings, plenty of medieval housesRead More →
The warm weather and glorious coastline attract many people who are looking to relocate to the Algarve region of Portugal. What first-time visitors may not realise is that the Algarve has much more to offer than it’s iconic beaches, and that the coastline and towns differ dramatically from east toRead More →
Since hiking both of the two main Portuguese Camino de Santiago pilgrim routes between Porto and Santiago de Compostela, I have advised hundreds of people on their Camino itineraries. This article, as well as the other Camino related guides I’ve written, has helped thousands of hikers to plan their ownRead More →
The Central Portuguese Camino de Santiago is the most established route and the second most popular Camino route after the French Way. But is it the right one for you? Hopefully, this article will help you make that decision. As well as giving you information about the Central Portuguese CaminoRead More →
If you’re trying to choose between the Camino Português Coastal Route and the more widely-known Central Camino Portugues, this article is for you. I’ve walked both of these routes north of Porto, starting with part of the Coastal Camino. Both have their plus points and I can’t say that IRead More →
There are many rewarding things to do in Portimão, a town rich in history and beauty. Let me tell you about them… Once upon a time, Portimão, nestling on the western southern coast of the Algarve, was a busy fishing, canning and boat building centre. As the years passed andRead More →
Our golf travel expert, Andy Waple, has not only been enjoying his golf in Portugal but seeking out the best golf course restaurants that offer the most memorable cuisine dining experiences. Over to Andy… Most golfers I know put the quality of the course as their number one priority whenRead More →
If you’re keen to try a walking holiday in the North region of Portugal but can’t decide which of its wonderful landscapes to choose from, here’s the solution! You can get a taste of the mountains, coast and Douro wine region all on the same trip with this amazing itinerary.Read More →
Albufeira is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the Algarve, thanks to its expansive golden sands and central location. Choosing where to stay in Albufeira and getting the right accommodation for your needs can be tricky as you won’t necessarily want to stay in the party zone orRead More →