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View of Praia de Bordeira in Portugal

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9 of Portugal's dreamiest beaches

From vast stretches of golden sand to lagoon islets, Portugal's coastline offers a plethora of dream…

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By Robin Gauldie

Updated 13 February 2024

View of a sea wall and walkway leading to the offshore Berlenga island sea fort

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Secret Portugal: How to escape the tourist trail

Step away from the well-trodden sands of the Algarve and the hectic streets of Lisbon, and discover …

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Updated 19 July 2023

Aerial view of Porto from the Gaia side of the city, featuring the Dom Luis double-deck metal arch bridge crossing the Douro River and the city's skyline at sunset

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Why Porto should be your next city break destination

River cruises through stunning UNESCO-heritage wine country, a colourful, lively old town, cheap foo…

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Updated 8 August 2022

Terraced vineyards line the hills on both sides of of the Douro River with neat rows of grape vines in the foreground

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Beyond Porto: 9 amazing experiences in Portugal's north

Forget the Algarve! Head to Portugal's north on your next holiday and you'll discover untouched beac…

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By Robin Gauldie

Published 17 June 2021

A wooden walkway runs alongside the rushing River Paiva, surrounded by lush greenery on both sides

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The underrated Portuguese region that needs to be on your radar

Adventure awaits in this secret slice of Portugal, whether you're after surf-perfect (and crowd-free…

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By Steph Marinkovic

Updated 21 May 2021

An empty, sandy beach hemmed in by rocky cliffs on the west coast of Portugal on a sunny day

6 min read

Alentejo: Experience the Portuguese simple life

Alentejo remains little visited and wonderfully under-developed, despite having some of the best bea…

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Published 21 September 2018

A hiking trail stretches into the distance at a viewpoint across a crater lake in the Azores as the sun rises

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10 amazing adventures you can have in the Azores

From tiny Corvo in the northwest corner of the archipelago to its big sister São Miguel – about a qu…

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By Robin Gauldie

Published 10 September 2021

View of Lisbon's skyline, including the hilltop Sao Jorge castle and views over the Tagus River

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Two days in Lisbon: What to do on a short break

Our two-day itinerary for Lisbon will help you tick off the highlights, from São Jorge Castle and th…

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Updated 21 February 2020

9 quiet towns in Portugal that need to be on your radar

Forget Albufeira! If you're looking to escape Portugal's summer crowds, step off the tourist trail and visit these quiet towns instead.

Latest Portugal articles

A view showing the skyline of the Lisbon's old town in Portugal, including the Sao Jorge Castle atop of the hill, and the Ponte 25 de Abril bridge in the horizon.

How to do Lisbon on a budget

Published 3 January 2024

View of twin green-hued crater lakes surrounded by lush hills and vegetation on Sao Miguel island in the Azores

Why you need to visit the Azores before the crowds do

Published 20 September 2019

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