Our golf travel expert, Andy Waple, is back from a recent golfing trip to Portugal. In this article he shares his experience of the Aroeira courses that form part of the Lisbon golf scene, i.e. Aroeira Golf Resort, a few miles south of the capital city. Get his expert adviceRead More →
Narrowing down the selection of idyllic locations for romantic getaways in Portugal has been a tough job. There’s just so much choice! To keep it simple, I’ve highlighted places for every region in Portugal where you and your sweetheart can feel the love and not just on Valentine’s Day. Table ofRead More →
For years I had it in my head that Setúbal was a dreary industrial city of little interest. Happily, I was wrong. The research I did before we went revealed little in terms of things to do in Setúbal, apart from dolphin-watching, so it took Mike and I completely byRead More →
I am often asked about the best things to do in Lisbon. To answer that question, I’ve drawn on my experiences of countless visits to the city over the years, to collate the best of Lisbon’s must see sights and hidden gems. I get cross whenever I see a listRead More →
This pretty coastal resort town is one of the easiest day trips from Lisbon and worth the 40-minute train ride from Cais do Sodré station. Once you step off the train, you’ll find lots of things to do in Cascais. You’ll emerge in the centre of Cascais old town, filledRead More →
Lisbon is in an extremely fortunate location. Not only is it a fascinating riverside city, it’s also within spitting distance of stunning beaches, beautiful natural parks, distinct wine regions, medieval towns and unique historical sights that make great day trips from Lisbon. As a capital city, transport connections to outlyingRead More →
If you haven’t had the pleasure of tasting Portuguese wines yet, you’re in for a treat and some surprises. Wine tasting in Lisbon is a very popular pastime and there are several wineries near Lisbon so you don’t have to travel far to do a wine tour and tasting session in aRead More →
Belém is a fascinating part of Lisbon, although it was originally way outside the city and important for its strategic position near the mouth of the River Tagus. With its illustrious naval history, medieval monuments and recent crop of cool museums, there are plenty of things to do in Belém.Read More →
Portugal golf travel expert Andy Waple is back to share his insights into the Lisbon golf scene and courses in the surrounding area… Over to you, Andy: The Lisbon area plays second fiddle to the Algarve in terms of the number of golf courses yet it is very popular, commandingRead More →
