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Over the years, Lisbon has been home to the Celts, the Romans, and the Moors, and this rich heritage is still evident today in the city’s captivating monuments, museums, and architecture. The great explorers da Gama and Magellan also set out from here on their global voyages of discovery. Visitors can explore the charming medieval neighbourhood of Alfama, climb to...
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Albufeira
Albufeira is a fishing village-turned-beach resort on Portugal’s southernmost edge of the Algarve. It’s the place to be...
Algarve
The Algarve region, at the southern end of Portugal, is famous for its amazing coastline and beautiful beaches. Its natural...
Porto
In Porto, walk the stunning Dom Luis I bridge for incredible vistas, or catch a show at Boavista’s remarkable Casa...
Portimao
Portimao has some of the best beaches on the Algarve’s west coast, but you'll also find a rich vein of...
Faro
Faro, one of the most charming (and largest) coastal cities in the Algarve, is popular among daytrippers from neighbouring holiday...
Lagos
Lagos is an idyllic seaside town on the southwestern coast of Portugal that’s big on coastal beauty. Right on its...
What to see & do in Portugal
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10 Best Things to Do In Lisbon
Lisbon has an overwhelming historical and cultural vibe to it, and is famed for its charmingly winding, hilly, cobbled streets lined with pastel-toned houses. But the Portuguese capital is also a modern, bustling and compact city – and no matter...
10 Best Things to Do with Kids in Lagos
Lagos has a relaxed, easy-going vibe with plenty of things to do with kids of all ages. The city...
10 Best Things to Do in Portimão
Portimão is a port city in Portugal that’s focused on fishing and trade – as you’d expect from a city that...
10 Best Things to Do in Lagos, Portugal
The best things to do in Lagos take full advantage of the town's idyllic seaside setting on the southwestern coast...
10 Best Things to Do for Couples in Albufeira
Albufeira is an excellent place for a romantic retreat, where you can indulge in precious experiences, propose to your partner...
10 Best Things to Do in Faro
The best things to do in Faro usually take place on its expansive beaches or around its cultural landmarks. You...
10 Things to Do in Albufeira When it Rains
Albufeira might be best known for its 300-plus days of sun each year and body-bronzing temperatures, but even...
10 Best Outdoor Adventures in Albufeira
There are plenty of awesome outdoor things to do in Albufeira, a southern Portuguese town that’s beloved among partygoers and...
11 Best Beaches in Lagos
There are plenty of pristine beaches in Lagos, all of which bring many holidaymakers back time and time again. Backed...
Where & what to eat in Portugal
5 Best Restaurants in Albufeira
Albufeira's menus fuse the bounty of the ocean with the farm-to-table fare of inland Algarve, along with classic traveller favourites. They also come with a hefty dousing of rich Portuguese red and white wines for good measure. The...
10 Best Foods You Have to Try in Porto
Meal times are a highlight of any trip to Portugal, and Porto is no exception. The city sits on the...
10 Best Local Restaurants in Faro
Faro has a great variety of local restaurants with delicious Portuguese food. Some are very humble and simple when it...
Where to shop & what to buy in Portugal
10 Best Places to Go Shopping in Albufeira
Albufeira’s shopping scene mostly comprises souvenir shops and beach boutiques that dot the older parts of town, closer to the beach and the marina. Once a sleepy fishing village, Albufeira is now engulfed by the infrastructure required to support this...
5 Bookshops Worth Visiting in Lisbon
Bookshops in Lisbon are not just places to get your hands on a book, but also historical landmarks that showcases...
5 Best Places to Go Shopping in Faro
Faro's shopping scene is modest yet surprisingly interesting. The relatively small city has a bustling commercial heart as well as...
Where to go & what to do at night in Portugal
5 Best Rooftop Bars in Faro
The best rooftops bars in Faro are not necessarily those that are the highest up. While you'll find taller buildings in the heart of the city, the views available from the terraces and rooftops by the marina, around the Old...
5 Best Nightlife in Portimão
Portimão attracts sun-chasing holidaymakers each summer, so it’s no wonder this pretty little port city also has an exciting...
5 Best Nightlife in Albufeira
Albufeira is one of the most bustling towns in the Algarve, especially at night. By day, crowds hit the shimmering...
Useful information
10 Money Saving Tips in Lagos
Our money-saving tips in Lagos might help you in planning your travels to this part of the Algarve. Lagos is ripe for exploration, with a smorgasbord of sandy coves, ochre grottos, and historic buildings to explore. But the Algarve...
Lisbon Travel Essentials
Our Lisbon Travel Essentials lays out the essential information you need to help planning your trip to the capital city of Portugal. No matter how frequently you travel, some questions will always need answers: What’s the weather like? How can...
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