18 best Lisbon day trips
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…
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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 autumn in Portugal: Where to go, things to do & more
Autumn is, undoubtedly, one of the best times of the year to visit beautiful Portugal. I’ve lived in Lisbon since 2018, and while summer offers an abundance of fun in the sun, the heat and crowds…
My perfect day in Setúbal & Arrábida Natural Park
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…
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 ways to explore Ponta da Piedade in Lagos: Kayak, boat or walk
Ponta da Piedade is a must-see coastal peninsula on Portugal’s southern Algarve coastline. At this imposing natural landmark near Lagos, vibrant orange cliffs rise from the ocean in a dramatic, craggy fashion, creating hidden beaches, caves…