Portugal Travel Tips
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Best Day Trips from Porto
Written by Viator, June 2013
Porto sprawls along the Douro River, where multi-colored houses adorned with lacy wrought-iron balconies line the promenade. At its heart lies charismatic Ribeira, a tangle of streets buzzing with ... Read more
Fado By Night
Written by Viator, April 2011
Fado is Portugal’s proud musical tradition. The often mournful melodies and lyrics of fado tell tragic stories of the sea and the hardships of life lived by the poor. Fado is linked to the ... Read more
Portuguese Wine Tasting
Written by Viator, April 2011
Portugal is renowned for its wines and fortified port wines. Tours head off from Lisbon to the surrounding vineyards and wineries, where you can see how the wines are made, get a feel for the ... Read more
Islands of Portugal Suggested Itineraries
Written by Viator, January 2011
South of Portugal, 320 mi (515 km) off the coast of North Africa, lies one of the jewels of the Portuguese Islands – Madeira. Famous for its wine, it also has year-round mild temperatures and ... Read more
3 Days in Porto & Northern Portugal: Suggested Itineraries
Written by Viator, August 2010
Porto, Portugal’s second-largest city – is rich in architecture, museums and wine. It’s a lively city built on the steep granite rising above the Rio Duoro with a UNESCO World Heritage listed old ... Read more
3 Days in the Algarve: Suggested Itineraries
Written by Viator, August 2010
Gorgeous beaches, spectacular coast, surf, dolphins, sunshine, plus castles and countryside. What’s not to love about Portugal’s playground, The Algarve? Well, the crowds of tourists for one. In peak ... Read more
3 Days in Lisbon: Suggested Itineraries
Written by Viator, August 2010
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Lisbon is a city to get lost in, wandering steep, narrow streets lined with tiled buildings, and discovering hidden bars and cafes. Day 1: History, Hills & Local Flavor Start at Rossio and ... Read more
Town of Setubal
Written by Philippa Burne , UK, October 2012
Once the main visitors to the coastal town of Setubal, sardines contributed to the town’s thriving fishing industry. Now there are dolphins living in the Sado River estuary and the lovely beaches ... Read more
Guimarães Jazz Festival
Written by Philippa Burne , UK, October 2012
The 21st Guimarães Jazz Festival will be held from November 10-19, 2012. This year it will be special not just for turning 21 but also because the city of Guimarães is this year’s ... Read more
Baixa: Lisbon's Lower Town
Written by Philippa Burne , UK, September 2012
The main shopping district of Lisbon is Baixa , the downtown area which is literally down, being the flat part of the city between the hills on either side. Baixa runs from the river at ... Read more
Visiting the Port Houses of Porto
Written by Philippa Burne , UK, August 2012
Porto (or Oporto) and the nearby Duoro Valley is the true home of port. It was first developed here when British winemakers added a neutral grape spirit to stop the wine fermenting further on ... Read more
Things to Do in Óbidos
Written by Philippa Burne , UK, July 2012
About 50 miles (80km) north of Lisbon , perched on a hilltop is the small well-preserved medieval town of Óbidos, still nestled within the old walls of Óbidos Castle, in the ... Read more
Exploring the Ribeira
Written by Philippa Burne , UK, July 2012
Ribeira, meaning river, is the area alongside the Tagus (Tejo) River in Lisbon . Being an important port city for centuries, the riverside is where so much of Lisbon life developed and still ... Read more
Things to Do in Guimaraes
Written by Philippa Burne , UK, July 2012
Guimarães is a small city with huge importance to Portugal , both historically and in 2012. This year it is the European Capital of Culture, along with Maribor in Slovenia. What this means ... Read more
Where to Find the Best Beaches in Portugal
Written by Philippa Burne , UK, June 2012
People flock to the Algarve for one reason: its beautiful beaches. Golden sands and clear waters are one attraction but it’s also the safety and cleanliness of the beaches that make them perfect ... Read more
