I was recently talking with a foreign friend here in Portugal and she mentioned something that I had never actually thought about. In Portugal, people tend to be proud of their job. It doesn’t really matter what they do for a living, folks tend to do it with dignity and ...

Located in the center of Portugal, the Schist villages (Aldeias do Xisto) are one of Portugal's hidden secrets (well, not anymore). This network of villages, where the schist is predominant, is charming, rustic, and an

Carefully researched self-drive Portugal itinerary to discover central Portugal's highlights in 10 days. Book your own hotels, tours and car hire.

When it comes to central Portugal, it’s all about living the good life. Here's a taste of what’s on offer, all around an hour’s drive from Lisbon.

A Wine and Travel Week Post-Tour 2024MAKING MemóriasStill trying to get my head around the fact that I was invited to the Wine and Travel Week in Porto, I was presented with a new challenge.All international Buyers and Journalists could register for a Post-Tour, a tour which would take us to one of the show-cased regions of the event. This challenge meant choosing between one of the following wine-growing areas: the Azores, the island of Madeira, the golden plains of Alentejo, the coastal region

A Wine and Travel Week Post-Tour 2024MAKING MemóriasStill trying to get my head around the fact that I was invited to the Wine and Travel Week in Porto, I was presented with a new challenge.All international Buyers and Journalists could register for a Post-Tour, a tour which would take us to one of the show-cased regions of the event. This challenge meant choosing between one of the following wine-growing areas: the Azores, the island of Madeira, the golden plains of Alentejo, the coastal region

Monsanto - The Most Portuguese Village is located in Central Portugal, near Spanish border. It's famous for its gigantic rocks, entering peoples' houses.

A Wine and Travel Week Post-Tour 2024MAKING MemóriasStill trying to get my head around the fact that I was invited to the Wine and Travel Week in Porto, I was presented with a new challenge.All international Buyers and Journalists could register for a Post-Tour, a tour which would take us to one of the show-cased regions of the event. This challenge meant choosing between one of the following wine-growing areas: the Azores, the island of Madeira, the golden plains of Alentejo, the coastal region

Planning to visit Portugal and trying to put together itinerary? Discover the most beautiful places in Portugal to add to your bucket list.

Planning to visit Portugal and trying to put together itinerary? Discover the most beautiful places in Portugal to add to your bucket list.

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The Schist Villages of Portugal are one of the three unique types of villages throughout the country, located specifically in Central Portugal.

Located approximately 120 km north of Lisbon along the famous Silver Coast of Portugal is the town Nazaré. With roughly 10.000 inhabitants, the small town was once a traditional fishing village turned summer seaside resort.

After arriving home late and downloading nearly 500 photos from our first camping weekend of this year, it will be a challenge to try and whittle them down to

A Wine and Travel Week Post-Tour 2024MAKING MemóriasStill trying to get my head around the fact that I was invited to the Wine and Travel Week in Porto, I was presented with a new challenge.All international Buyers and Journalists could register for a Post-Tour, a tour which would take us to one of the show-cased regions of the event. This challenge meant choosing between one of the following wine-growing areas: the Azores, the island of Madeira, the golden plains of Alentejo, the coastal region

Planning to visit Portugal and trying to put together itinerary? Discover the most beautiful places in Portugal to add to your bucket list.

Surely Sabugal isn't the first place that comes to your mind when thinking about a trip to Portugal. Probably not even a trip through central Portugal, yet it's a destination with plenty of things to

Nestled in the hills of central Portugal you'll find a network of partially restored schist villages, each with their own charm and traditions. Read on to find out more about various unique villages.

Batalha is a peaceful town around 120km north of Lisbon with one very big surprise. The name of the town - Batalha - literally means battle and was the stage for one of the most

A Wine and Travel Week Post-Tour 2024MAKING MemóriasStill trying to get my head around the fact that I was invited to the Wine and Travel Week in Porto, I was presented with a new challenge.All international Buyers and Journalists could register for a Post-Tour, a tour which would take us to one of the show-cased regions of the event. This challenge meant choosing between one of the following wine-growing areas: the Azores, the island of Madeira, the golden plains of Alentejo, the coastal region

Guide to three UNESCO World Heitage Listed Monasteies in Portugal. Take a road trip through Central Portugal to visit three Monasteries in Portugal.

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Visit UNESCO sites, lagoon and coastal beaches, wineries, fortress, nature reserves, sculpture gardens, fishing and medieval towns in Silver Coast Portugal

Located 23 km east of Aveiro, the city of Águeda is famous worldwide because of its hanging umbrellas, but there are other wonders to discover!

A Wine and Travel Week Post-Tour 2024MAKING MemóriasStill trying to get my head around the fact that I was invited to the Wine and Travel Week in Porto, I was presented with a new challenge.All international Buyers and Journalists could register for a Post-Tour, a tour which would take us to one of the show-cased regions of the event. This challenge meant choosing between one of the following wine-growing areas: the Azores, the island of Madeira, the golden plains of Alentejo, the coastal region

Planning to visit Portugal and trying to put together itinerary? Discover the most beautiful places in Portugal to add to your bucket list.

A Wine and Travel Week Post-Tour 2024MAKING MemóriasStill trying to get my head around the fact that I was invited to the Wine and Travel Week in Porto, I was presented with a new challenge.All international Buyers and Journalists could register for a Post-Tour, a tour which would take us to one of the show-cased regions of the event. This challenge meant choosing between one of the following wine-growing areas: the Azores, the island of Madeira, the golden plains of Alentejo, the coastal region

Planning to visit Portugal and trying to put together itinerary? Discover the most beautiful places in Portugal to add to your bucket list.

A Wine and Travel Week Post-Tour 2024MAKING MemóriasStill trying to get my head around the fact that I was invited to the Wine and Travel Week in Porto, I was presented with a new challenge.All international Buyers and Journalists could register for a Post-Tour, a tour which would take us to one of the show-cased regions of the event. This challenge meant choosing between one of the following wine-growing areas: the Azores, the island of Madeira, the golden plains of Alentejo, the coastal region

Planning to visit Portugal and trying to put together itinerary? Discover the most beautiful places in Portugal to add to your bucket list.

Planning to visit Portugal and trying to put together itinerary? Discover the most beautiful places in Portugal to add to your bucket list.

A Wine and Travel Week Post-Tour 2024MAKING MemóriasStill trying to get my head around the fact that I was invited to the Wine and Travel Week in Porto, I was presented with a new challenge.All international Buyers and Journalists could register for a Post-Tour, a tour which would take us to one of the show-cased regions of the event. This challenge meant choosing between one of the following wine-growing areas: the Azores, the island of Madeira, the golden plains of Alentejo, the coastal region

A Wine and Travel Week Post-Tour 2024MAKING MemóriasStill trying to get my head around the fact that I was invited to the Wine and Travel Week in Porto, I was presented with a new challenge.All international Buyers and Journalists could register for a Post-Tour, a tour which would take us to one of the show-cased regions of the event. This challenge meant choosing between one of the following wine-growing areas: the Azores, the island of Madeira, the golden plains of Alentejo, the coastal region

Nazaré is a villa considered “the most typical villa in Portugal”. This town is a titan in waiting. The capital of giant waves is located in the central region of Portugal, about 100 kilometres (62 miles) from Lisbon and 230 kilometres (143 miles) fr

A region marked by hiking trails and fluvial beaches, Beira Baixa offers everything you need to have an adventurous weekend in Portugal.

While Aveiro itself has no beach the coast each side of the town is a more or less continuous line of sand cut off from the mainland by a meandering lagoon, which is home to a

Central Portugal can easily be described as one of Portugal’s most diverse regions. Covering the big wave Atlantic coast, to snow peaked mountains and Portugal’s only ski resort. In between you’ll find historic cities hiding

History and church lovers will delight in visiting the monasteries, cathedrals, and castles that abound in this lush, beautiful area of Central Portugal.

A perfect Portuguese road trip itinerary (part 1). A journey from north to south touring the Douro Valley, the Atlantic coast, and the Algarve.

If you're into off-the beaten-track small cities, you'll find several things to do in Leiria to entice you, including a medieval castle and Jewish heritage.

If you want to learn something about Aveiro, you need not look further than the walls of its historic train station. The most striking feature is the blue azulejos (Portuguese ceramic tile) depicting typical scenes from this area, a standout against the white walls of the building.

Planning to visit Portugal and trying to put together itinerary? Discover the most beautiful places in Portugal to add to your bucket list.