The Douro Valley is Portugal’s most renowned wine region, celebrated for its exceptional wineries and breathtaking landscapes. If you are visiting Porto or traveling through Portugal, a Douro Valley Wine tour should be at the top of your list. Discover Unique Douro Valley Wines Douro Valley wines are distinguished by their unique grape varieties, making …
Across the Douro River from the old city of Porto is Vila Nova de Gaia, where some of the oldest and best port wine cellars are located. Most of these port wine houses have tasting rooms for you to enjoy the best port that the Douro wine region has to offer. If you are a …
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Porto is undoubtedly one of the coolest cities in Portugal, not to mention Europe, and should not be missed. The second-largest city’s combination of historical charm, wine culture, friendly locals, and vibrant atmosphere makes it a truly special destination for travelers. We love Porto for many reasons. For one, it has the best wine in …
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It’s November and the growing season has ended here in Portugal. All the vegetables have been harvested, the olives shaken from the trees, and the grapes picked, stomped, and processed. So the only thing left to do is celebrate! São Martinho Day or Saint Martin’s Day is celebrated as the last day of the harvest …
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Portugal is becoming a very popular destination for tourists, travelers, and even digital nomads due to the D8 visa. But there is more to Portugal than the usual suspects regarding the top attractions. Portugal has a rich history with many historical sites, but if you are looking for something that is not usually on the …
Halloween is my favorite time of year because it is a spooky season. The weather is a little cooler, leaves are turning to a rainbow of colors, and pumpkin ale begins to fill the shelves in the store—well, in the United States, that is. At the beginning of October, a few stores began to put …
When you hear about palaces in Portugal, most think of Sintra and Pena Palace. It is the famous castle on the hill that (some say) inspired Disney’s castle. But if you want an alternative that is easier to get to, has fewer crowds, and is grander than Pena, we recommend Mafra Palace. This incredible 18th-century …
For the past few years, Portugal has ranked pretty high for tourism and vacations, especially among Americans (and Brits although they have been visiting Portugal for years). Portugal has a great deal to offer in terms of affordability, beauty, fantastic food, and the people are incredibly nice. Most people coming from North or South America …
The first time my wife and I visited Lisbon, our tutuk driver took us into Alfama. She asked if we had tried ginjinha yet. We had only been in the country about 24 hours and didn’t even know what ginjinha was. She parked the Tuktuk up on the sidewalk close to a small and very …
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Águeda is not one of those well known towns that are visited by thousands of tourists every year. It sits quietly to the east of Aveiro, a quick drive or 30 minute train ride into the town where its narrow cobblestone streets and traditional architecture make it just as enchanting as other Portuguese towns. But …
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