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For many holidaymakers Portugal is all about the sea, the sun-kissed beaches and picturesque coastal towns. So let’s go exploring the waters, see what’s in store for you. The water’s CHILLY! Brrrr…. if you’re expecting balmy tropical-style waters, step away from Portugal! The Atlantic Ocean, unlike the Med, is huge and features enormous chilly currents […]
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You’re holidaying in Lisbon. When there’s more than city experiences on your agenda, there are countless excellent day trips to enjoy. Once you’ve done a guided tour, you can always go back on your own and explore with confidence now you know the basics. Here are four top class Portugal day trips from Lisbon to […]
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You might adore the hustle and bustle of Portugal’s busiest, most vibrant and lively beaches, packed with happy holidaymakers, noisy and fun. Or you may prefer something a bit more laid back and relaxed, with fewer crowds and more space to soak up the magnificent coastal views. In this post we take a hike around […]
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DIY if you like, discovering Portugal independently. But when your holiday time is limited, you want to drink in as much of this place as you can, and you’d rather not miss any of the best bits, Portugal Day trips are the bunny. Official day trips come with all the bells and whistles: knowledgeable professional […]
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Most people have heard of the Portuguese tourist hotspots of Lisbon, Porto, and Madeira, the most popular holiday destinations in Portugal, all of which attract enormous crowds in summer. But where do you go when the madding crowds drive you nuts and you’d much rather chill out somewhere mellow, somewhere that isn’t jammed with grackles? […]
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Whatever country you happen to be holidaying in, you can bet the rivers running through it have played a vital part in the nation’s development, history and character. Rivers irrigate the land and enable farming, bring and take goods and produce, and sometimes act as borders between districts and countries. Now and again they literally […]
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If you wince at the thought of endless days roasting yourself scarlet on sands packed with hung-over Brits and screaming kids, so crowded it makes Glastonbury festival look open and airy, you’re in luck. All you have to do is make your way a few short miles inland to experience a completely different Portugal from […]
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Batalha in the Leiri district, central Portugal is a fabulous place to visit. Best known for its dominican convent Santa Maria da Vitoria, which is listed as a world heritage site by UNESCO. It really is a masterpiece of gothic architecture intermingled with Manueline style. Notably its one of the most important buildings of its […]
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You can get to know Lisbon as well or as little as you like. Everything from a deep dive into the intricacies of this fascinating city to a quick scoot around the tourist hotspots before exploring the surrounding towns, coast and countryside. From surfing inspired experiences to ancient hill towns and world-class heritage masterpieces, this […]
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Lagos in the Algarve could be perceived as a typical tourist spot, much like many of the Algarve towns and villages. But it is one of ur favourites. Its also a favourite of my 75 year old father and mum. They have spent many months there, every year camped out at the ex-service men campsite […]
