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Occupying most of the west coast of the Iberian Peninsula, Portugal has a very different feel to its neighbour Spain. Whereas much of Spain belongs to the Mediterranean, Portugal is more influenced by the Atlantic.
Its south-westernmost point, Cape St Vincent, was believed by the Romans to be the end of the Earth, and parts of the coast, especially the surrounding Costa Vicentina, have a remote, undiscovered feel.
Further to the north, the coast has some of the best surfing beaches in Europe, such as at Nazare, and to the west, the Algarve is blessed with dramatic beaches and rock formations like fairy chimneys, sea arches and stacks abundant.
The country’s two biggest cities, Lisbon and Porto, are worth the journey alone, both built on steep hills overlooking great rivers, they both have their own unique quirky charm.
The rest of the country is less explored but has plenty to lure you. We have fallen in love with some of the beautiful old whitewashed towns like Obidos and Monsaraz, and seen spectacular castles from the exotic fantasy of the Palacio da Pena at Sintra to the border sentinel of Marvao, looking out from its mountain eyrie over the flat plain of Spain below.
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Marvao Portugal Guide
Marvao Portugal is a mountaintop village near the Spanish border which is home to one of the most beautiful castles in Europe. Its dramatic, remote location in the Serra de Sao Mamede Natural Park makes it one of the best places to visit in Portugal. It’s best known...
Castelo de Vide Portugal
Sometimes you make the most wonderful discoveries by chance. We had no intention of visiting Castelo de Vide Portugal, other than to stock up on food before continuing our Portugal road trip through the Alentejo region. I’m so glad we did, as we chanced upon one of...
Best Algarve Beaches
The Algarve region has many of the best beaches in Portugal. Algarve occupies the Portugal south coast and its south-western corner, a stunning section of Atlantic coastline. There are so many Algarve beaches to discover, but winkling out the best Algarve beaches can...
The Best Lagos Portugal Beaches (with photos)
The Lagos Portugal beaches, especially those around the Ponta da Piedade headland, are among the most beautiful beaches in Europe. Lagos is one of the main Algarve resorts, towards the western end of the Portugal south coast. Many Algarve beaches are...
Monsaraz in photos: One of Portugal’s most magical mountain top villages
Monsaraz Portugal is one of the most beautiful villages we’ve visited in the country, even all of Europe, and we felt it is worthy of our first photo essay. It’s a tiny village, essentially two long streets with alleyways in...
Planning The Best Portugal 10 Day Itinerary: Quaint villages & spectacular beaches
Thinking of spending 10 days in Portugal? There’s such a bewildering range of places to visit in Portugal, so where do you start? You can’t see everything in this time, but you want to experience the best of Portugal during your visit. Whether you’re planning a...
Visit the quirky Chapel of Bones in Evora
The Chapel of Bones Evora is one of the most unusual things to see in Portugal. It’s a chapel decorated entirely with human bones, including skulls, tibias and femurs. It’s attached to the much more cheery Church of São Francisco in the historic heart of Evora. The...
The Best Things To Do in Evora Portugal
Evora, Portugal is one of the most underrated cities in Europe. Many visitors head for the more obvious Portugal sights, overlooking this enchanting city. As it’s only two hours away, some visit Evora on a day trip from Lisbon. But even this is missing out in a way,...
The Ultimate Lisbon 3 day itinerary
You may be wondering how many days in Lisbon you need to see it all. You could easily stay a week, but 3 days in Lisbon gives you time to see the best of Portugal’s capital. Our Lisbon 3 day itinerary is designed to show you the main sights, and also explore some of...
The Best Views In Lisbon – A Guide to the Miradouros
The Lisbon miradouros are a series of terraces in the city offering spectacular views. The chances are that you'll come across some of these Lisbon viewpoints, even if you only visit Lisbon for a day or two. The Lisbon hills, especially around Bairro Alto and the...