Figueira da Foz is one of those coastal cities that works well if you give it a bit of time, rather than rushing through. Mike and I have been visiting Figueira da Foz regularly for years, especially for the ice cream, and over the past few years have spent severalRead More →
Most people visit the quaint medieval village of Óbidos as a day trip, but staying overnight gives you a completely different experience. Once the crowds leave, the cobbled streets are quieter and it’s much easier to enjoy the atmosphere. If you’re deciding whether it’s worth staying, and where to baseRead More →
Aveiro is often visited as a day trip, but staying overnight gives you a very different experience. Once the day-trippers leave, the city feels much calmer and easier to enjoy. If you’re deciding whether to stay, or where to base yourself if you do, this should help. Whenever Mike andRead More →
Albufeira is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the Algarve, thanks to its expansive golden sands and central location. It’s also one of the easiest places to get wrong. The difference between a relaxed beach stay and a noisy, frustrating one often comes down to where you baseRead 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 →
Guimarães is compact, so choosing where to stay is less about location and more about the kind of experience you want. Most visitors only stay one or two nights, and it’s easy to underestimate how much that affects your choice. If you’re deciding between staying right in the historic centreRead 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 →
Ponta Delgada, on São Miguel Island, is the capital of the Azores archipelago of Portugal and, as such, has some super places to stay. Based on my experiences of staying in this pretty city, here is my selection of Ponta Delgada hotels and other accommodation, including apartments. Last updated AprilRead More →
Évora is one of the best places to stay in Portugal if you want a base with history, atmosphere and enough to do without needing a packed itinerary. This UNESCO-listed Alentejo city is compact enough to explore on foot but interesting enough to deserve more than a rushed day trip.Read More →
