Portugal Travel Advisor

Movies like “The House of the Spirits” brought to Cape Espichel actors like Jeremy Irons, Meryl Streep or Glenn Close. “The Hidden Circle” has brought us Cameron Diaz and Christopher Eccleston in a dramatic scene …

Although the origins of Fado are unknown and there is much speculation about it, it is undoubtedly the Portuguese national song. Many say it is sad, some say it’s melancholic, others say it is rebel. …

Graciosa means gracious and no other name would fit so perfectly this small volcanic Azorean island. Arriving from any European country you will have the feeling you are in some topical place with a soft …

The recently reopened tram ride from Sintra to Praia das Maças is a not to miss thing to do if you are visiting Sintra. Don’t know about other countries but in Portugal is, certainly, the …

    If you are an Asian culture enthusiast and around Bombarral, you are in for a surprise. Located just a few kilometres   from Peniche and Óbidos with its lagoon, the Buddha Eden – Garden …

It was not by chance the Romans settled in Troia around 2000 years ago. Once you visit this wonderful sand extension, trapped between the Atlantic Ocean and the Sado River, you really get the feeling …

Ribatejo is one of those regions that remains unknown for tourism. But don’t think there is nothing here to see or do. Santarém is the biggest city and a district capital. It is a city …

Welcome to Portugal, an oasis in Europe. Portugal is a modern country located on the west coast of Europe. It shares borders only with Spain and the Atlantic Ocean where are its two archipelagos. Its …

When D. Afonso Henriques, Portugal’s first King, took from the Moors this lovely seaside village planted, Sesimbra lived from agriculture and the centre of town was just the castle. Today, the houses almost touch the …

Sines is a Portuguese town in the district of Setubal, with about 12 500 inhabitants. Sines is situated in one of the best preserved areas of the European coastline. The southern part of the county …

With about 60% of its area included in the Natural Park of Southwest Alentejo and Costa Vicentina in the municipality of Vila do Bispo is one of the few municipalities in the Algarve where the …

Known as the northern capital, the city of Porto has about 240 000 inhabitants. Formed a Roman fortress build at an intersection of Portuguese trade routes, the city of Porto prospered during the expansion of …

The natural beauty, the rich cuisine, the warm air and sea and the extensive beaches of Portimão are among the most appealing of the Algarve. In a few decades, has risen from a humble fishing …

Peniche is a Portuguese city of Leiria district which lies on a peninsula about 10 km perimeter, forming its western end the Cabo Carvoeiro. Peniche has several miles of coastline where you can find a …

Madeira is a small volcanic origin archipelago located just 500 km from the mainland (Lisbon 1.30h) in the Atlantic Ocean. It comprises the islands of Madeira, Porto Santo Island and the Wild and Desert Islands. …

Lisbon is fashion! It is one of the most beautiful and interesting capitals in the world. It is today a great city, both traditional and European, which supports its past but, looks to the future. …

The Azores Islands are the largest Portuguese archipelago and consists in nine islands located in the Atlantic Ocean, 1,500 km west of mainland Europe, with an area of 2247 square km. The archipelago is divided …