Benagil Sea Cave is the most famous cave in Portugal and one of the most famous sea caves in the world. The best way to enjoy the coastline is to take a Benagil Cave tour which will get you up close and personal to the Benagil caves in Portugal and show you the rest of […]
If you’re dreaming of a trip to Portugal, but wondering if it’s still a good idea to visit Lisbon in winter, rest assured. Winter is a great time to visit the Portuguese capital! Although Lisbon doesn’t instantly spring to mind when you think of winter city break destinations, a winter vacation in Lisbon will reward […]
Planning to spend 3 days in Porto Portugal and looking for an awesome Porto itinerary? I’ve got you covered! Porto is a city full of surprises. Often overlooked in favour of its flashier cousin Lisbon, there is something for everyone and I think I actually preferred it over Lisbon. If you’re booking a trip to […]
The mesmerizing Algarve coast in southern Portugal attracts travelers from all across the globe for its captivating cliffs, sand-swept beaches, amazing surf, and enchanting fisherman’s towns. The best things to do in the Algarve all involve nature, and as there are more than 300 sunny days a year, you can explore most of it for […]
There are so many things to do in Lisbon it can be difficult to choose what to do in this beautiful city. To help you to visit Lisbon in style, without wasting time, I asked Valerie from Valerie & Valise to share her top tips for what NOT to do in Lisbon! Over the past […]
Evora in Portugal was one of my favourite places I visited during my month-long trip backpacking around Portugal. About an hour and a half away from the capital, most visitors just come here on a day trip from Lisbon to see the top sites of this beautifully preserved medieval town, then disappear just as quickly. […]
There are some magical castles in Sintra to visit. Over the years, the hills of Sintra have seen Portuguese royalty, Moorish princes and eccentric millionaires all leave their mark, creating the beautiful castles and palaces in Sintra. There is so much to see here you can’t possibly see everything in a day trip to Sintra, […]
El Palacio da Pena is the most famous of all the castles in Sintra, and the one you’ll see on all the Portugal guidebook photos. The brightly coloured red and yellow towers are visible from all around Sintra, as this castle is high on the hillside and the gardens include the highest point in Sintra. […]
Food, glorious food. Food in Lisbon is amazing, and although Portuguese cuisine is not as well known as it’s Spanish neighbour, the flavours, produce and local dishes available here are good enough to rival any top foodie destination. To learn more about the food in Portugal and where to eat the best food in Lisbon, […]
It may sound gruesome, and it certainly is a little strange, but visiting the Chapel of Bones in Evora in Portugal (Capela dos Ossos in Portuguese) is something you really should do – if only to get a sense of your own mortality. The Evora Bone Chapel wasn’t as creepy as I had expected, so […]
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