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Best history day trips from Lisbon

December 18, 2025

My 14 favourite Portugal trips (and beyond) in 2025

December 1, 2025

What to wear in Portugal – packing list and seasonal guide

November 17, 2025

Holding a pastel de nata in front of the Rua Augusto Arch

Where to eat in Baixa, Lisbon: Local’s guide to the best restaurants, snacks and bars

November 11, 2025

Sesimbra is one of the best day trips from Lisbon

18 best Lisbon day trips

November 5, 2025

24 hours in Viseu, Portugal’s pretty garden city

November 4, 2025

Sé Cathedral do Porto is Porto's best sunset spot

Guide to autumn in Portugal: Where to go, things to do & more

October 30, 2025

Daniela looking down at Praia do Creiro in Arrábida Natural Park

My perfect day in Setúbal & Arrábida Natural Park

October 17, 2025

Looking down at Portinho da Arrábida in Arrábida Natural Park

Guide to Arrábida Natural Park – things to do, where to eat, where to stay

October 17, 2025

Kayaking tour at Ponta da Piedade in Lagos, Algarve

Best ways to explore Ponta da Piedade in Lagos

October 12, 2025

Jorge walking along a long open sandy beach

Best beaches in Tavira, Algarve

September 29, 2025

A woman in pink in the Almourol Castle in Central Portugal

Best day trips from Tomar

September 11, 2025