Benagil Cave is one of the Algarve’s most famous natural attractions, but visiting it has become more regulated in recent years due to safety concerns and overcrowding. You can no longer swim into the cave or explore it independently by paddleboard or kayak. Most visitors now experience Benagil Cave onRead More →
Having walked both of the main Portuguese Camino routes between Porto and Santiago de Compostela, as well as the Variante Espiritual, the Litoral Way and the Santiago – Finisterre – Múxia Camino, I’ve helped thousands of other walkers plan their own Camino Português. If you’re thinking about walking the PortugueseRead More →
I still hate packing. Even after years of travelling in Portugal and living here, it’s one of the parts of trip planning I overthink the most. The good news is that once you understand what Portugal is really like – the cobbled streets, the changing weather, the mix of cityRead More →
Faro is often treated as a quick stop, either at the start or end of a trip, but it’s actually worth a night or two, or longer if you use it as a base for exploring the Algarve region. I’ve stayed in Faro multiple times and have seen how muchRead More →
Cascais is one of the easiest places to base yourself near Lisbon, but choosing where to stay isn’t always straightforward. Prices vary a lot, locations can feel quite different, and some places look better online than they do in reality. If you’re trying to figure out which area or typeRead More →
Last updated: April 2026 If you’re thinking about renting a car in Portugal, it can feel straightforward at first – until you start comparing prices and reading the small print. That’s usually where things get a bit unclear. Insurance, deposits, fuel policies… it’s not always obvious what you actually needRead More →
There are plenty of reasons to stay overnight in Braga. Not only is the city itself packed with history, churches, gardens and good places to eat, it also works well as a base for exploring Bom Jesus do Monte, Guimarães and more of the Minho region. I’ve spent many, manyRead More →
Trying to decide where to stay in Coimbra? This city is compact enough to explore on foot, but where you base yourself still makes a noticeable difference. Some areas are much easier if you’re arriving by train or bus and planning to walk everywhere. Others make more sense if youRead More →
Last updated March 2026 Trying to decide where to stay in the Douro Valley? Choosing the right base here makes a big difference to your experience, especially given how spread out the region is. My insider guide will help you with your choice. The breathtakingly beautiful Douro wine region hasRead More →
