With over 500 trails all over Portugal, outdoor enthusiasts are spoilt for hiking and trekking choices. Here are the 15 best Portugal hikes and trails.

Wat zijn de mooiste plekken in Portugal? Een overzicht met leuke steden, dorpjes en andere mooie plekken voor een reis naar Portugal.

Discover 5 hidden gems in Portugal! This travel guide lists the top 5 towns in the beautiful Alentejo region of Portugal that's known for its delicious food and medieval villages.

Ben jij benieuwd wat nou typisch Portugees is, inclusief eten en drinken? Hier vind je allerlei typisch Portugese producten en gewoontes!

You can easily spend 2 days and 2 nights here, but if you opt for something shorter, here's how to spend a day in Aveiro, Portugal!

Faro, Portugal is home to beautiful beaches, history and beautiful churches. The thing that caught our attention was the Bone Chapel in Faro.

Discover some of our favourite UNESCO World Heritage sites in Portugal. There are so many beautiful locations and stunning places to be enjoyed.

Not many people have heard of Lisbon Aqueduct. An 18th Century marvel of engineering you can walk on it and see where the serial killer lurked!

If you're looking for an off-the-beaten-path town in Portugal that is sure to enchant you, look to Monsanto, a town built in, on and around giant boulders.

Want to explore Portugal like a local and see an authentic side of the country? This 2 weeks in Portugal itinerary is for you!

The 6th largest city in Portugal, half way between Lisbon and Porto has one of the world’s oldest universities, a UNESCO World Heritage University, established in 1290. It’s a colorful, hilly, riverside city that was the first capital of Portugal. I toured the university which has many historical buildings, churches and a beautiful garden. Many rooms of the university were converted from a royal palace to a university in the 16th century. I visited the Biblioteca Joanina, built in the 18th century, which was just stunning! The Baroque library has over 60,000 books, most written in Latin before the 18th century. The ceiling is painted with a technique that creates an optical illusion. They use small bats for pest control that eat the insects that would eat their irreplaceable collection of ancient books. There are several churches on the university campus, but my favorite was Michael’s Chapel. It was built in the 16th century and covered with colorful tiles, a Baroque style organ which I got to hear someone play and a beautiful altarpiece. It feels like you’re visiting Harry Potter as you stroll across campus as all the students wear black wool capes year round. The capes come from the Jesuit influence on the university. They wear black ties, not colorful ones like in Harry Potter. Did you know JK Rowling lived in Portugal? She taught English for 2 years in Porto and thus a lot of Portuguese locations have inspired her books which she started writing during that time. After the morning tour of the University, I spent the rest of the day wandering the city by myself and felt completely safe. I loved having no direction and just walking for hours, up steep hills, and stumbling upon the lovely Sao Sebastiao Aqueduct! The 21 arches were built to provide water to the city, built in the 16th century and still well preserved located in the middle of the city. I walked through Rua Ferreira Borges, the main pedestrian street in the city center which was lined with shops. Coimbra is full of colorful buildings and ancient buildings sprinkled in-between. an Italian restaurant I enjoyed The windows are amazing! Santa Cruz Monastery close up of the tile on a building If you have plans to visit Portugal, I recommend not spending it all in one city, as there are lots of other beautiful places to see. Coimbra has a young vibrant energy due to the university as well as old world charm.

Are you heading to sunny Lagos in the Algarve region of Portugal? Check out our best area guide to where to stay in Lagos, Portugal.

Goudgele heuvels, wijngaarden zo ver als het oog reikt, een ruige kustlijn, traditionele dorpjes met witte huisjes, majestueuze historische steden en bijna geen toerist te zien. De Alentejo is de…

We rijden door een glooiend, dor landschap. We komen door slaperige dorpjes met witte huisjes. De blauwe luiken gesloten om het warme najaarszonnetje buiten te houden. We hebben onze vriend Tomtom gevraagd ons naar het dichtstbijzijnde strand […]

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Hiking to the Monchique Mountain was one of the highlights of my recent trip to the Algarve. It never even crossed my mind that nature can be so beautiful.

Dit wil je niet missen tijdens je rondreis door Alentejo [roadtrip route]. De leukste dingen om te doen tijdens een roadtrip door Alentejo.

There are many great things to do in Algarve! From tourist attractions in Lagos, swimming with dolphins to golden beaches near Albufeira!

Disclaimer: this post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase from one of them I will recieve a small commision at no extra cost to you, which allows me to keep this blog up and running! The second I saw a picture of the medieval walled city of Obidos, Portugal I knew that

Everything you need to know about the Benagil Sea Cave, including how to choose the perfect Benagil Cave tour for visiting the Benagil Caves in Portugal

Hidden in a sleepy corner of the Algarve that borders both Spain and the Alentejo region of Portugal is perhaps the Algarve’s best kept secret. A small town with a surprising amount of history, and

In central Portugal’s Alentejo, Guy Trebay finds a region with robust cuisine, hot temperatures, medieval villages—and landscapes with a transcendental, soulful beauty virtually unaltered for centuries.

An easy day trip from Porto, Guimaraes was founded in the 4th century and is said to be the birthplace of Portugal. The history is long...

Why visit Portugal? The Portuguese people, fantastic scenery, delicious food and history are just a few reasons to add Portugal to your travel list!

A spectacular formation in the Algarve region, Benagil can only be reached from the water. Here's the scoop how to visit Benagil Cave the awesome way:

Looking for an off the beaten path hidden gem in Portugal? Head to the charming town of Viseu in central Portugal, a place that's just packed with art an history. This Viseu travel guide covers all the top attractions and best things to do and see in Viseu.

In search of some sunshine, I decided to go and Explore Faro Portugal, a city located in the Algarve region. The Algarve is the southernmost

From stunning beaches and most spectacular viewpoints to some of the steepest scenic roads and amazing street art... These are the best hidden gems on Madeira island (Portugal) that most tourists never see. Features some local restaurant recommendations and a map to help you find these secret places. Find out!

Toen we de meeste bezienswaardigheden in Lissabon gezien hadden, kriebelde het en huurden we een Fiat 500 voor een roadtrip vanuit Lissabon. In een paar dagen hebben we een heleboel leuks gezien. Kijk je mee?

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In this guide, I'll share with you the 36 best places to visit in Algarve Portugal, with travel tips, and even a free map of all the spots!

Faro is a charming city in the Algarve that provides an authentic Portuguese experience. Check out these 18 best things to do in Faro and day trips too!

Ingeklemd tussen de Algarve en hoofdstad Lissabon ligt de Zuid-Portugese regio Alentejo. Van toeristische drukte is hier geen sprake, deze regio is het

Read on to learn how you can have unique, local experiences through these fun things to do in Lisbon. None more authentic than Pastel de Nata and Fado music in Lisbon.

Goudgele heuvels, wijngaarden zo ver als het oog reikt, een ruige kustlijn, traditionele dorpjes met witte huisjes, majestueuze historische steden en bijna geen toerist te zien. De Alentejo is de…

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Create the perfect Porto, Portugal itinerary. See the highlights of Porto, Portugal in 3 days: Geres-Peneda, Douro wine valley, and Porto top attractions!

Dit is een cake met sinaasappel smaak en eventueel besmeerd met sinaasappel marmelade, om nog meer smaak te proeven. Het is een heerlijke cake voor bij de thee of koffie op deze winterdag. Deze sinaasappel cake, ziet er ook heel lekker uit.

A picture perfect day trip from one of the most exciting city break destinations in Europe? You'll want to add these things to do in Belem to your Lisbon list!

Algarve is well known due to its amazing beaches, however this region hides a natural paradise you can't miss - Ria Formosa Natural Park.

Hello SHABL, I don’t know about where you are, but where I am it’s getting cold, dark and damp. Call it catharsis or whatever but