Portugal Travel Guide

10 Days in Portugal: Itinerary Ideas

Cristina — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 10:58:41 +0000

Portugal is not a very large country but has a lot of things to do and see. This itinerary starts in the capital and visits Porto, Braga, Coimbra and Faro. Both the Lisbon and Faro itineraries include a day trip to a near-by place. Itinerary assumptions You will fly into Lisbon and fly out of [...]

3 Days in Lisbon: Itinerary Ideas

Cristina — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 09:47:41 +0000

Lisbon doesn’t lack things to do and 3 days are just enough to get a taste of the city , visiting some of the most important and interesting sights. The following itinerary offers some ideas to plan three days in the city. Itinerary assumptions: You will be flying in and out of Lisbon You will [...]

What to Eat in Portugal: Famous Portuguese Foods

Cristina — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 10:33:09 +0000

Sharing the Iberian Peninsula, the Spanish and Portuguese cuisines have many similarities, but they also bare great differences. Both have been influenced by the Greek cuisine, though, but the Celtic, Moorish and Beriberi ways of cooking can also be found in the Portuguese dishes. The Portuguese dishes are closely related to the Mediterranean cuisine. A [...]

Getting from Lisbon to Sintra

Cristina — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 07:00:41 +0000

Lisbon , the capital of Portugal, is a vibrant European city, offering stunning views of the Atlantic. It is also an excellent base for exploring the near-by cities and attractions, such as Sintra and its Moorish castle. Aside from the castle, Sintra is also home to Pena Palace. The surrounding hills as well as the [...]

Getting from Faro to Seville

Cristina — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 07:00:47 +0000

Faro is the main gateway into the Algarve region of Portugal and although it is generally overcrowded by tourists pretty much year-round, it is also quite popular among budget travelers who use it as a base for exploring other cities in the area or traveling to Spain. In fact, the Far to Seville route is [...]

Getting from Faro to Lagos

Cristina — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 07:00:19 +0000

Faro is the main gateway into the Algarve region and also home to the closest airport to Lagos . Faro is generally over crowded with tourists pretty much year-round, but it is also a good base for exploring Southern Portugal as well as a gateway into picturesque cities, such as Lagos. Quick summary Bus tickets [...]

Getting from Faro to Lisbon

Cristina — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 07:00:21 +0000

Faro is the main gateway into the Algarve region. Usually overrun by tourists pretty much year-round, Faro is also a very good base for exploring Southern Portugal. Lisbon , the capital of Portugal, is a lively European city, perched on the edge of the Atlantic and offering a lovely vacation destination. Quick summary Considering that [...]

Carnival in Portugal

Cristina — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 07:00:33 +0000

When one hears the word “Carnival” (or “Carnaval”), the city of Rio and the country of Brazil also spring in mind. But, those parades actually have their origins in Portugal , the country that settled Brazil. The parades in Portugal kick off in February, on the week before Lent. The bulk of festivities take place [...]

Portugal in October

Cristina — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 07:00:01 +0000

Spring and autumn are two of the best times to visit Portugal. And yes, many other tourists know that , but that doesn’t mean the country is crowded. If you plan to visit Lisbon, pack a waterproof jacket and make some plans in case it rains, such as visiting museums. But, in general , the [...]

Portugal in May

Cristina — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 07:00:13 +0000

May in Portugal starts to feel like summer, but without the scorching heat and crowds of visitors. However, don’t expect a deserted country, by now the visitors start to come in large numbers but you can still grab a deal or two. Plan for outdoor activities, day trips and checking out the sights. Weather May [...]