The Algarve region is one of Portugal’s most popular destinations, thanks mainly to its pleasant climate and stunning beaches. The caves and cliff stacks that back golden sands and turquoise waters (when the light is right) draw holidaymakers in their droves but the Algarve is more diverse than most peopleRead More →
If you’re planning a trip to the southern region of Portugal, check out my insider Algarve tips before you book your holiday. Find out when to go, what to pack, what to do and what Portuguese food to try to make your Algarve vacation a success. See this article forRead More →
There’s more to Évora than the chilling Chapel of Bones.Read More →
How do you decide on the best place to stay in Lisbon if you’re visiting for the first time? If you want to be based in the heart of the city and within walking distance of major sights, restaurants, transport and shops, Chiado, Baixa, Principe Real, Bairro Alto, Avenida da Liberdade andRead More →
When deciding where to stay in Porto, consider how you want to get around. I like being able to walk to the main sites and fortunately, Porto’s historical centre is compact enough to facilitate that. If you venture out of the centre, you’ll need to factor public transport journeys intoRead More →
The Douro valley in northern Portugal has more than just the perfect climate and soil for cultivating grapes and a wine-producing culture that dates back centuries. The undulating curves of the Douro wine region’s hillsides create a beautiful and dramatic landscape which changes with the seasons and is so specialRead More →
Long-term readers may remember that I published an insider’s guide to getting the best value for money when travelling in Portugal a couple of years ago. While most of the advice in Money Saving Tips For Travel In Portugal: Unlock The Secrets To Getting Great Value For Money was stillRead More →
A part of my “mop up Camino de Santiago”, I spent 3 days in May walking the Coastal Portuguese Way of St. James from Vila do Conde to Caminha, on my own. I’d already completed a 4-day stint on this Coastal Camino in Galicia between A Guarda and Redondela (whereRead More →
When Mary-Jo Manzanares offered me the chance to do a podcast with her about Portugal, it didn’t take me long to decide which part of the country to focus on. I’ve spent a lot of time exploring the Minho region of northern Portugal and have become a huge fan. Mary-Jo’s Where ElseRead More →