4 mellow Portuguese villages for curious visitors to fall in love with

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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Base your Portugal day trips around the country’s stunning rivers

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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Portugal day trips – Epic coast, outstanding cuisine, awesome history

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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