Destination notes
While Lisbon is a history-lover’s dream to explore, some of Portugal’s richest stories lie just beyond the city limits. Within an hour or so, you can wander medieval walled towns, stand before Roman ruins, trace the…
From castles to the coastline and vineyards to villages, Lisbon is surrounded by an incredible collection of interesting towns and places that you can easily visit in a day. Step back 2,000 years in Évora, laze…
Just beyond Lisbon’s city limits, there’s a pocket of paradise where turquoise waves crash beneath limestone cliffs, dolphins splash alongside boats and the scent of salt, pine and grilled seafood lingers in the air. I’m talking…
Crater lakes, steaming hot springs, gushing waterfalls, tea plantations, wild dolphins and rolling green pastures make the Azorean island of São Miguel feel like it’s from another world. I’m based in Lisbon and I’ve visited this…
Terceira might not be the most talked-about island in the Azores, but that’s part of why it’s such a great destination. Volcanic landscapes, green patchwork fields, UNESCO-listed Angra do Heroísmo, lava tubes, and unique local traditions…
If you have 10 days to explore Portugal, this classic itinerary ticks off Lisbon, Porto, and the Algarve. Sharing a 10-day Portugal itinerary on Olá Daniela is no easy task. Why? Because trip planning is such…