European cities

Europe Day 2026 is marked in Porto with concerts, cultural events and open-door activities that shine a light on peace, unity and everyday European cooperation. The date feels especially symbolic in the city and across the Iberian Peninsula, landing in the same decade that the EU is marking 40

Non‑EU travellers arriving in Portugal are now facing a different border experience.

If you’re weighing up the best place to spend New Year’s Eve in Portugal, picture Passagem de Ano as sociable and outdoorsy: twelve raisins at midnight (doze passas), a toast with espumante, and a slice of bolo‑rei the next day.

Situated in the rolling hills of northern Portugal, Guimarães isn’t just any old town—it’s often called the cradle of the nation. You’ll find it a short train ride from Porto, in the Minho region. Locals take pride in their vinho verde and leafy landscapes.

Let's face it, nobody likes turbulence. Even though we know that aeroplanes are the safest form of transport in the world, few people feel deeply relaxed while travelling by plane.

Throughout history, walls were not only for defence, but also symbols of power and wealth  for the cities they protected.

Building by building, this is how the Swedish city of Kiruna, very close to the Arctic, plans to be relocate itself. It will be moved to a new location, approximately three kilometres away.

For anyone dreaming of a getaway to one of Europe's most popular cities, you might want to think twice before travelling to these locations: they could be super crowded with tourists!

Braga has been announced the winner of the Sustainable Mobility Award for the 2022 edition of the European Mobility Week, awarded by the European Commission, the municipality announced on 24th March 2023. The city of Braga adds this award to a list of many that the city has already one, in its incr

The city of Porto has been named the World's Best City Destination 2022 at the World Travel Awards ceremony, held in November in Muscat, Oman.

Where is the best place to marry abroad? If you're in search of the best wedding destinations abroad, we're here to help. And Portugal proves to be a popular option, as there are two Portuguese cities in the top 20 most attractive destinations for weddings.

The war in Ukraine is affecting the European economy more severely than other major economies such as the US or China, reflecting the geographical proximity and important trade relations between countries.

Is a trip around Europe in your plans for this summer? Then this ranking is for you: here you will find the 10 most beautiful small towns in Europe, according to the travel magazine Condé Nast Traveler.

Portugal continues to shine as one of the best places to live in the world and yet again is standing out in various world rankings. Portugal was recently voted the best country in the world for teleworking when travelling, as well as being the fourth best country in the world for retirement.

From classic holiday destinations to smaller, quieter places, tourist attractions come in all shapes and sizes. Condé Nast Traveller chose the best cities in Europe in 2021 and one of them is in Portugal.

The Metropolitano de Lisboa and the Recuperar Portugal organisation have signed contracts to finance the red line to Alcântara and the Odivelas/Loures surface light metro, with 554 million euros from the Recovery and Resilience Plan (PRR), in part extending the Sustaina

In a world where we are now living with COVID-19, cleanliness and hygiene are more important than ever.

Lisbon and Porto are at the top of the selection of 11 European cities with the most demand in the luxury real estate sector, according to the Europa Cities Guide 2021, a study prepared by Knight Frank.

Lisbon is one of the 10 most attractive European cities to invest in real estate in 2021, occupying precisely the tenth position. The Portuguese capital is part of a list led by London (United Kingdom).

February 14th, Valentine's Day, is the most romantic day of the year, and in spite of the COVID-19 pandemic sweeping the world, love certainly isn't cancelled. This year might be all about flowers and chocolate, but to help get you in the mood, we're going to take a tour of some of th

The city of Braga and the Algarve region of Portugal are among the most welcoming and attractive places in Europe for new projects and investments.

Europe's happiest residents live in the cities of Copenhagen (Denmark) and Stockholm (Sweden) according to the European Commission's latest study, "Report on Quality of Life in European Cities 2020", which analyses residents' perceptions of different aspects of their personal lives; such a

In a world which seems increasingly small but with more and more opportunities, people often consider moving to another place to live for different reasons.

Despite having dropped some positions in the ranking, Lisbon is still in the top 10 of the best European cities to invest in real estate, according to a study conducted by PwC and Urban Land Institute.

Lisbon is going to be home to a new artificial beach with a capacity of 800 to 1100 people: it will be built in the northern basin of the Parque das Nações marina, more commonly known as "Expo" and will have a natural and eco-friendly 230m2 swimming pool with treated water f