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Portugal

My favorite travel gems and breathtaking destinations
Tips and When to Go

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Pico do Arieiro to Pico Ruivo in Madeira - PR1 Hiking Details and Tips

The most popular and spectacular hike in Madeira is the PR1 from Pico do…

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Hiking Details and 5 Tips for Ponta de Sao Lourenco – PR 8 – in Madeira

This is one of the best hikes along the rugged coastline at the eastern tip of…

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The Traditional Food in Madeira - Food and Drink Guide

Portuguese food consists of meat or fish and is always delicious. I have…

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Best Places to Watch the Sunrise and Sunset in Madeira

Madeira is an exceptional island in the Atlantic Ocean and, for me, the most…

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Gruta das Torres on Pico Island – The Longest Lava Tube of the Azores

Gruta das Torres is located on Pico Island in the Portuguese archipelago of the…

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Caldeira Velha Hot Springs in Sao Miguel Azores – Time Slot Entry Tickets

The thermal springs and pools of Caldeira Velha are located in the heart of Sao…

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Algar do Carvão and 7 Things to Do in Terceira - Azores

Terceira and the Acores are famous for the majestic cave Algar do Carvão and…

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Lagoa do Fogo – Viewpoints and Hikes at Fogo Lake in Sao Miguel - Azores

Fogo Lake is located in the centre of Sao Miguel, half an hour's drive east of…

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7 Best Beaches and Natural Pools in Madeira - Portugal

Madeira is one of the most beautiful islands in the world, and you never get…

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Miradouro da Boca do Inferno - Sete Cidades Azores

Boca do Inferno is the most breathtaking viewpoint on the northwestern tip of…

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Nazare Big Waves 2023 - Forecast - Location - How to Watch a Contest

Nazare, Praia do Norte became famous for the biggest waves ever surfed at the…

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Levada do Caldeirao Verde and Inferno - Best Levada and Waterfall Hike in Madeira

This is an adventurous and demanding Levada day hike passing 11 tunnels and…

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Arouca 516 - One of the Longest Footbridges in the World

Arouca 516 was the longest pedestrian suspension bridge in the world and…

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Praia da Ursa - Ursa Beach Hike and Location

Praia da Ursa is still a hidden gem, not overrun, although just 40 km west of…

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Best Time to Visit Madeira - Guide for Levadas and Waterfalls

Madeira is a hiker's paradise where you can climb mountains, the Levadas, and…

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Climbing Mount Pico Azores – Hiking Guide and 13 Tips

Hiking to the summit of Pico, the highest mountain in Portugal with 2351 m/…

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Kayaking Along the Cliffs and Rocks of Lagos – Algarve

Kayaking from Largos is a Must-Do activity. The view from the kayak to the…

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Torre de Belem - Belem Tower in Lisbon

It’s a popular landmark and for me one of the most impressive sights of Lisbon…

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Season Guide and Tickets for Monserrate Palace and Garden in Sintra

Monserrate Palace and park are a unique and overwhelming place still not…

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Convento dos Capuchos - Cork Convent of the Capuchos in Sintra

The Convent of the Capuchos is truly unique situated in the forest in Sintra.…

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Where the Land Ends and the Sea Begins

You can do this hike all year, avoid hot months specifically August and…

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Cabo Espichel Farol

Cabo Espichel is very special and worth a visit throughout the year. We never…

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Praia do Meco at Costa da Caparica

Praia do Meco is our favourite beach at Costa da Caparica. It's always worth…

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Ancient Pilgrims Path Around Sintra

You can visit our beautiful country throughout the year. The winter is mild,…

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Millennium BCP Foundation - Archaeological Site in Lisbon

This place found by accident tells Lisbon's story 2.500 years ago. It is open…

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Praia Santa Marta - Santa Marta Beach in Cascais

Santa Marta Beach is a beautiful hidden cove and not well known although close…

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Gruta de Benagil - Benagil Cave - Algarve in Portugal

Gruta de Benagil is incredible. It is not easily accessible. Most tour boats…

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Tide Times and Tips for Praia da Marinha - Algarve

Praia da Marinha is one of the most beautiful beaches in Portugal and worldwide…

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Cabo Da Roca - The Most Westerly Point of Portugal and Lighthouse

Cabo da Roca, where the land ends and the sea begins, is a saying for this…

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Praia da Adraga - Caves at Adraga Beach Close to Sintra

Praia da Adraga is a pristine beach and not overrun. Adraga is worth a stop for…

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Tips and Guide for Dolphin Watching Algarve from Albufeira and Lagos

The Algarve is a year-round destination with pleasant temperatures during the…