Lifestyle in Portugal

In Portugal there are 17 sites officially classified as World Heritage by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The Bom Jesus de Braga and the Palácio de Mafra are the newcomers to the list in 2019, only being added on 7th July.

Summer can be a bit of a nightmare when it comes to tourist hot spots. Every place is crowded, filled with visitors looking for the most famous places in Portugal where they can take the perfect Instagram picture.

For thousands of years, humankind has been fascinated with the stars in the night sky and our Neolithic ancestors built strange stone structures to reflect their vision of the ancient world.

The heat is on... instead of complaining, why not pack your suitcase and make the most of it by discovering Portugal's best beaches? It’s difficult to decide where because there are so many options of beautiful and special beaches, bathed by the cool waters of the Atlantic.

Do you have a sweet tooth? Are you a dessert lover? If your answer is yes, Portugal is a great destination for you. This country really appreciates food, and desserts are no exception.

Summer is here and it’s come in with a bang!

Portugal was voted the world's most gay friendly destination (alongside Sweden and Canada), according to the Spartacus International Gay Guide Index 2019.

Summer is here and the urge to go out, enjoy the weather and hang out with friends in an open-air terrace is bigger than ever. If you are looking for the hottest, trendiest rooftops to chill out in this summer, don’t worry because we've got you covered.

São João do Porto When: 23rd June 2019 Where: Oporto, Portugal Website: visitportugal. com

If you’re visiting the Portuguese island of Madeira with children, one of the best and most exciting activities you can do is take a ride in one of the Carreiros do Monte, a basket which goes down a toboggan run for 2 kilometres of open road at a breakneck speed of 30 mph.

Portugal is a great destination for foodies, especially seafood lovers. The Portuguese coast supplies some of the freshest fish and seafood in the world and fish is the star of many dishes in the country’s gastronomical scene (surely you have heard about “Bacalhau”).

For some it’s the moment they’ve waited for their whole life, for others an irrelevant hangover from a past age. Yes, we’re talking about marriage, an event in your life that can cost an arm and a leg… or not.