The best time to visit Portugal
6 min read • May 12, 2023
From festivals to budget accommodations, here's what's happening through the year in Portugal.
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Portugal
- Top 7 hikes in Portugal: from the beaches to the mountains
6 min read • May 12, 2023
Portugal has a hike to suit every ability – from coastal strolls to multi-day treks through mountains and ancient Roman routes. Here's our pick of the best.
- How to get around Portugal (without looking like a lost tourist)
6 min read • May 11, 2023
From coastal train rides to DIY exploration with a hire car, here's how to get around Portugal.
- The 11 best places to visit in Portugal
7 min read • May 11, 2023
Lisbon and Porto get all the love, but there's so much more to Portugal than its captivating historic cities. Here are the 11 best places to visit.
- Top 7 road trips in Portugal
7 min read • May 10, 2023
Throw together an Iberian soundtrack and you're ready to hit the open road in Portugal. Here are our top Portuguese road trips, from the hills to the coast.
- 11 of the best beaches in Portugal
5 min read • May 9, 2023
Portugal has a vast coastline with wonderful sun-kissed beaches. Here are some of the best.
- Take a train through the misty Celtic landscapes of northern Spain and Portugal
7 min read • May 5, 2023
A new train line takes riders through lesser-known regions of northern Portugal and Spain with an intriguing Celtic heritage.
- 10 of the best things to do in Portugal
7 min read • May 5, 2023
From wine tasting to stargazing, experience the best of Portugal with this guide to the top things to do.
- Taking the train from Lisbon to Madrid is a slow journey - but the stopovers (and views) make it special
5 min read • Apr 21, 2023
It takes a few transfers to get between the two Iberian capitals by train. And they’re worth it.
- Portugal vs Spain: which country is Iberia’s better half?
7 min read • Mar 28, 2023
How do you decide between visiting Spain or Portugal, two of the world’s most beguiling countries? We’ve asked a pair of seasoned writers to persuade you.
- Seafood, black pork and port: the best food experiences in Portugal
5 min read • Sep 19, 2022
Renowned for its seafood, hearty country cooking and many regional specialties, Portugal offers plenty of temptation for the food-minded traveler.
- The top 12 natural wonders in Portugal
6 min read • Aug 25, 2022
Home to cliff-backed beaches, dramatic river valleys and wildlife-filled wetlands, Portugal is packed with unique places to visit.
- Introducing Portugal’s best parks and nature reserves
5 min read • Aug 17, 2022
In addition to its fabulous beaches and historic cities, Portugal offers a variety of national parks and nature reserves. Here are the best ones.
- 14 things Portugal locals want you to know before you visit
7 min read • Aug 9, 2022
What to wear when dining out to the best way to get around, our Porto resident gives you the lowdown on things to know before you go to Portugal.
- COVID-19 took my senses of taste and smell but Portugal's Alentejo region revived them
9 min read • Oct 29, 2021
Writer Georgina Lawton heads into the Portuguese countryside in search of the tastes and smells she longed for while suffering from COVID-19.
- A guide to Lisbon for digital nomads
4 min read • Jan 5, 2021
Lisbon appeals to digital nomads who come to work as much as play. Here's what makes Portugal's capital such a good destination for remote workers.
- Dreaming of owning a home in the Mediterranean? Here's all you need to know
8 min read • Aug 25, 2020
Fancy a villa by the sea, or an apartment in a vibrant Mediterranean city? Here's what you need to know about buying property around the Med.
- Exploring Portugal's most remote corners
6 min read • Jun 28, 2020
Forget the package-tour resorts, the real appeal of Portugal lies in its wild, thrillingly remote places. Here are a few off-the-beaten-path destinations.
- Virtual Vacation: Portugal
5 min read • Apr 29, 2020
Portugal is a special place not just because of its rich history, but because of the people. Immerse yourself in the emotion of Portugal with this virtual tour…
- There are no chicken nuggets in Portugal: how travel helped my picky eaters
4 min read • Feb 21, 2020
Here's what happened when parent Kristin Reinhard found she couldn't rely on a kids' menu for her family's fussy eaters.
- Beyond Lisbon: where to go in central Portugal
5 min read • Oct 30, 2019
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.
- Why the Algarve defied my expectations
4 min read • Sep 30, 2019
Find out why the natural beauty, delicious cuisine and fabulous array of outdoor activities in Portugal’s Algarve region took our writer by surprise.