Holiday destinations

Planning a beach holiday with your dog? Portugal is home to some of the best dog-friendly beaches in Europe, offering sun, sea, and plenty of space for your four-legged friend to roam.

Portugal's coastline has embraced naturism for decades, with several beaches welcoming those who prefer to soak up the sun without tan lines. Naturism gained acceptance here during the 1970s following the end of the Estado Novo regime, when social attitudes became more liberal.

As summer begins to take hold, Portugal in June offers mild, welcoming weather — ideal for exploring the country before the intense heat of the peak season sets in.

There’s nowhere quite like Portugal for surfing. The coastline is peppered with breaks for every ability, friendly surf towns, and a laid-back pace that gets under your skin.

Portugal is an incredible destination, but it can quickly feel overwhelming when tourist hotspots become overcrowded. From packed city centres to busy beaches, many visitors flock to the same famous landmarks. However, there's so much more to explore beyond the typical sights.

If you like travelling, this is the article that will take you on a trip to the highest points in Portugal. Let's discover the Portuguese viewpoints that offer the most breathtaking and panoramic views in the country. Portugal is a country known for its natural beauty and diversity of landscapes.

Portugal's west coast is known for its perfect waves that attract tourists from all over the world, with Ericeira, Peniche and Nazaré being the destinations of choice for surfers. The municipality of Óbidos is also catching the wave and building a surf village with a wave pool.

Four Portuguese towns and villages, Ericeira, Madalena, Manteigas and Sortelha, have been awarded the "Best Tourism Village 2023" prize by the World Tourism Organisation.

Two Portuguese regions are among the ultra-rich's favourite holiday spots.

The World Heritage Committee of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation(UNESCO) approved this Tuesday (19 September) the extension of Guimarães' classified areas) approved the extension of Guimarães' classified area this Tuesday (19 September), a source from the municipa

Every Wednesday we open the doors of a charming hotel. And this time we plunged into the heart of Lisbon to discover the Convent Square Hotel Vignette Collection.

Almost 20 centuries ago, what is now the municipality of Marvão, in Portalegre, was the Roman city of Ammaia. Archaeological work by the National Museum of Roman Artin Mérida and the University of Lisbon has revealed the existence of a forum and, more recently, about two years ago, an amphitheatre.

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.

The line that separates the sea from the land is the coastline and in mainland Portugal it stretches for 943 kilometres, thus confirming the well-known phrase by the poet Tomás Ribeiro that describes Portugal as "a garden by the sea". That's why we embarked on a journey to discover four cities and

Imagine yourself on a historic wooden train with five rustic carriages - reminiscent of the Harry Potter films - that transports you to a world full of magic. You seize the opportunity and embark on the journey.

The sun is out and the good waves are starting to form. It's a sign of surfers arriving on Portuguese beaches. But it is no longer just a summer phenomenon.

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!

The summer holidays are here and there are many ways to enjoy them. If you haven't chosen your travel destination yet, or are looking for something different, this article is for you. Why not visit thermal spas that are UNESCO Heritage Sites?

Summer is on the crest of the wave. And surfing in Portugal has attracted more and more surfers from all over the world, not least because it is much more than a sport.

We've put together a few examples of typical Portuguese markets where you can smell tradition everywhere. It's a Portuguese street for sure. Throughout the country, in addition to the traditional food and drink fairs, there are several street markets that take place weekly, fortnightly or monthly.

Summer is just around the corner and Portugal's good weather is making us want to take a dip. For those in search of an exciting day out in Portugal, we've got just the thing, as Portugal's largest wave pool reopens on 1st June 2023.

The Douro region in Portugal, or the “Enchanted Valley” as it is known, has incredible sights, amazing vineyards and wonderful “quintas” where you can relax, enjoy some delicious wine and food, and learn more about the area.

When you think about Portugal, there are a few things that might spring to mind: Lisbon, Porto, and the beaches of the Algarve for example. However the big cities and the tourist-magnet beaches are far from the only thing that Portugal has to offer.

Portugal was considered the "Best Tourist Destination in Europe" in the European edition of the World Travel Awards 2022, which has happened for the fifth time in the last six years. The country shone once again in what are considered the 'Oscars' of Tourism, collecting 30 awards.

The Douro region has been chosen, in Brussels, as European City of Wine 2023, an achievement considered "a great and deserved prize for the region" by the mayor of Peso da Régua, José Manuel Gonçalves.