Where to Find the Best Pastéis de Nata in Lisbon – 2026 Edition
How many pastéis de nata could you eat on a holiday to Lisbon? Our friend Jayden smashed 30 on his trip to Portugal, but I will say that not all of them were prime pastéis. The…
Destination notes
Portuguese City Guides
48 hours in Guimarães
Stepping into Guimarães is like stepping back in time. The entire historic city centre is a protected UNESCO World Heritage Site rammed with proudly-maintained architecture from the 15th to 19th centuries. As you wander up streets…
Where to stay in Lisbon: Best neighbourhoods & hotels
Lisbon – it’s a city of cobbled streets, clattering trams, tiled façades, and surreal light that I currently call home. Whether it’s your first visit or your fifth, choosing where to stay in Lisbon can feel a…
24 hours in Viseu, Portugal’s pretty garden city
In the heart of central Portugal, Viseu might be the country’s best-kept secret – a pretty garden city filled with fountains, leafy parks and cobbled hills lined with noble houses. Its historic centre is a mini-maze…
Guide to Arrábida Natural Park – things to do, where to eat, where to stay
Just 45 minutes south of Lisbon lies Arrábida Natural Park – a wild coastal paradise of turquoise bays, limestone cliffs and secret beaches that feel straight out of the Caribbean. Long one of my favourite Lisbon…
Best day trips from Tomar
Tomar may be best known for its Templar history and the magnificent Convent of Christ, but it’s also a brilliant base for exploring towns, villages and sights in Central Portugal. Within half-an-hour’s drive you can explore…