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There’s the Portugal everyone knows and loves, and it’s absolute heaven. But there are plenty of lesser-known attractions to add an extra spark of adventure to your holiday. Here are 12 destinations off the beaten track to tempt you. Because Portugal is around two and a half times smaller than the UK, you’re never […]
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The Portuguese coastline offers a stunning feast of eye-candy as well as opportunities to get familiar with the many hidden coves and caves. Some caves and grottoes are only accessible via the sea, others can be reached by land from the beach itself, and they’re all amazing. There’s something about a cave that fascinates humans, […]
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Love good food? Adore good wine? Portugal is an exceptional destination for both. This is a classic wine growing nation, loved the world over for its superb wines and fortified wines. Because it has such a long coastline Portuguese cuisine all about the fish and seafood, as fresh as a fresh thing. They love their […]
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So you’ve fallen truly, madly and deeply in love with the idea of Portugal day trips? Wise move! Portugal is a beautiful country with fascinating ancient roots, awesome natural landscapes, fabulous food, unique local wines and ports, mouth-watering food and a coastline to die for. Medieval castles and ancient villages with cobblestone streets. Exciting cities, […]
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An ancient religious fraternity that swept to immense power in the middle ages. Probably more powerful than the church and many notorious kings of the time.They are best known for the crusades. The iconic red cross emblazoned on a white background is symbolic of our modern imagination and concepts of whom they were. Knights of […]
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Fertile and friendly, Portugal’s North Region is as culturally varied as you’d expect bearing in mind its complex background. This place has seen frequent invasions and re- invasions, first by pre-Celtic tribes, then by the Celts, Greeks, Carthaginians, Romans, Germanic tribes, Moors and Vikings. There’s extraordinary natural beauty, fascinating history, wonderful architecture, splendid food, legendary […]
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Wine in Portugal reminds me a lot of Portugal on the global scene. The Portuguese used to ‘rule the waves’ and dominated global exploration in the 15th century. Portugal was a major player, but this slipped over the years and it is only after removing their dictator in the 20th century did Portugal start to […]
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Sintra is often a day trip for tourists staying in Lisbon, but actually the sights and sounds of Sintra are well worth a weekend visit, or even longer. Sintra covers several small towns and a large slice of the Portuguese coastline, offering amazing views throughout the year. It is often referred to as the capital […]
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The third in our series about Portugal, this time we’re looking at sunny south Portugal, the darling of beach-lovers, clubbers, water sports fans and brilliant for kids. On the other hand it isn’t all top class sun, sea and sand. There’s sun and magical countryside too, along with a load of cultural delights and many […]
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The what? If you haven’t heard of the Camino Portugues, AKA Portuguese Way, you’re in for a treat. Choose from the inland or Central Way route to Santiago, or take the lovely Coastal Way. While they’re both enormously long there’s no law says you have to walk or cycle the entire route! A day trip […]
