You can see quite a lot of the country without a car on this 2-week Portugal itinerary. The focus for this trip is on the areas around and in between Lisbon and Porto and there’s plenty of variety including some off the beaten track highlights as well as the ‘mustRead More →
The N2 (or Estrada Nacional 2) is Portugal’s longest road, running 739 km from Chaves in the north to Faro in the Algarve, and is often described as the Portuguese equivalent of Route 66. Although it’s technically possible to drive the whole route in a single very long day, theRead More →
This bookable 10-day self-drive Portugal road trip itinerary saves you having to do the time-consuming research required to plan and book your own trip to explore the best of Central Portugal, especially around the Silver Coast and Coimbra. You’ll see gardens, palaces, castles, monasteries, nature reserves, wineries, historical villages, UNESCORead More →
Wondering how to experience some of the best of the Douro Valley on a budget? If you’re keen to visit the Douro wine region, taste its wines, see its landscapes and take a boat trip on the Douro River and can’t stretch to an organised one day tour with transport,Read More →
I’ve been hinting at a Lisbon walking tour for a while and it’s finally ready! My GPS-activated audio walking tour of Lisbon is now available via the VoiceMap app. Thanks to VoiceMap’s innovative GPS-triggered technology, I can guide you virtually around some of Lisbon’s most beautiful squares and viewing spotsRead More →
