Was the most voted for the users of the tripadvisor The Lisbon Oceanarium was considered the best in the world by Traveler’s Choice users on TripAdvisor. It is the second time, the other was in 2015, that the Portuguese space is distinguished by the travel and tourism website as the best impression it causes on...Read More
Until recently, many people didn’t know much about this small country on the west side of the Iberian Peninsula. Even today Portugal’s beaches, traditional cuisine and old-world charm are the facets that remain in the spotlight. Discover another side to this historic country with these interesting facts. 1.Portugal is one of the Top European Countries Breaking into...Read More
The Portuguese language is one of the most important spoken around the world today. Not only is it the sixth most spoken language in the world, but it also has a presence on almost all of the continents. Here are some intriguing facts about this amazing language. It’s the official language of nine countries It...Read More
The city was built on a rocky peninsula which is considered by geologists a unique example of the Toarcian turnover during the worldwide Early jurassic extinction. Peniche is known for its long beaches, which are popular for recreational activities and sports such as surfing, windsurfing, bodyboarding and kite surfing. These beaches are consistently windy and have good surf breaks with supertubos,...Read More
You already know that Portugal is a great destination, with cities like Lisbon, Porto, Sintra and Faro and all they have to offer. But how about heading for somewhere off the beaten path that will show another side of Portuguese culture? Here are some fantastic underrated spots that will do more than simply add to the experience, they will...Read More
While traveling through Portugal, safety precautions aren’t usually at the forefront of many travelers’ minds since the country has been listed as one of the safest in the world. Still, it’s better to go prepared for anything that can go wrong and know how to handle negative situations if or when they arise. Some tips will simply make...Read More
Let’s visit Santa Maria, a small place built between rocks and greenery and where he stayed, at José O’Neill’s house, Hans Christian Andersen, during his stay in Sintra. All the way to the Serra is a garden, where nature and art combine, being the most beautiful ride imaginable. At the top of the Serra,...Read More
On the morning of November 1st, All Saints’ Day, a violent earthquake took place in Lisbon, Setúbal and the Algarve. In the capital, where it reached the highest intensity (modernly believed to be Grade 9 on the Richter scale), it was accompanied by a tsunami with waves that appear to have reached 20 meters,...Read More
Touted as a modern metropolis to rival London and packed with places of interest, Lisbon is a city that is really going places. There is a plethora of history here, with tales of everything from Roman imperialists to exotic Berber pirates, Moorish builders to fierce Reconquista knights, all wrapped up in the grand palaces and...Read More
