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Landscape of Douro river and valley around Pinhao with the bridge and a rabelo boat

Best river cruises in the Douro Valley

June 9, 2026

Paulo from Douro Autêntico and his jeep serving a picnic to two women with an incredible backdrop of the Douro Valley and river

How to get to the Douro Valley: train, boat or car?

June 8, 2026

Daniela sitting on the edge of a huge fountain in Estremoz with the skyline and tower in the background

Best things to do in Estremoz: Portugal’s white marble city

June 4, 2026

View from miradouro Casal de loivos above Pinhao in the Douro Valley

Portugal road trip: 3-Day Douro Valley self-drive itinerary

May 31, 2026

The Independent Guide to the Douro Valley: Road trip logistics, best things to do & where to stay

May 27, 2026

A lady in a white sunhat sitting on a boat going under the Dom Luis I bridge in Porto

Best boat tours in Porto (that I’ve done!): Six Bridge Cruise Vs Sailboats

May 19, 2026

View of Porto's skyline from inside the hotel room at Forte de Gaia in Vila Nova de Gaia

Where to stay in Porto: Best neighbourhoods & hotels

May 12, 2026

Skyline of COimbra framed by trees from across the river at sunset

Where to stay in Coimbra: Best neighbourhoods & hotels

April 17, 2026

A hand sticking a fork into a plate of pork belly at Rui Manel dos Ossos in Coimbra

Where to eat in Coimbra

April 9, 2026

Coimbra weekend travel guide - Jardim Manga Coimbra

36 hours in Coimbra

April 5, 2026

A woman in pink sitting on the steps of Almourol Castle in Central Portugal

35 unusual and off-beat things to do in Portugal

March 16, 2026

Mezze plates with beans, salad and small fried fish at Tis theatrou to steki in Athens

Eating through Athens: Markets and mezze to modern Greek spots

March 3, 2026