Golfer with sun shining through pine trees at 14th Aroeira Pines

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 →

Couple sharing romantic sunset dinner on the beach. Romantic getaways in Portugal

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 →

chalkboard menu

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 of my favourite restaurants in Lisbon for you to try out next time you visit. 1.  Sea Me If you’re into seafood, look no furtherRead More →

Things to do in Cascais Portugal. Casa de Santa Maria and lighthouse.

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 →

Almendres megalithic standing stones near Evora Portugal

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 →

Tasting room at Quinta do Piloto winery

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 →

Things to do in Belém, including Praça do Imperio and Jeronimons Monastery

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 →