2 days in Lisbon: your guide to a short break in Portugal’s capital
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2 days in Lisbon: your guide to a short break in Portugal’s capital

2 days in Lisbon, Portugal’s capital, is just enough time to get a feel for this captivating city. With its imperial architectural splendour, it is a city that harks back to a bygone age. Its elegant, tree-lined avenues and narrow cobbled side streets look almost as they did after the historic centre was rebuilt following…

The Pena Palace in Sintra
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The Pena Palace in Sintra

The Pena Palace in Sintra is a former royal summer residence in Portugal, the vision of King Ferdinand II who bought it in 1838.  A magical sight, it is a fairy tale palace located on top of Pena Hill. The beautiful building is surrounded by lush forest and sweeping landscapes full of greenery and natural…

A Porto city break: top things to do on a short trip
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A Porto city break: top things to do on a short trip

Famous for its port wines, Portugal’s second city has much more to offer visitors than a tasting session at one of its renowned port-wine lodges.  There are many things to do on a Porto city break. Boasting a UNESCO World Heritage centre, arresting views of the River Douro with its iconic suspension bridge, and a…

Holidays to Tavira Portugal: 7 things to do
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Holidays to Tavira Portugal: 7 things to do

By Emma Marshall This post contains affiliate links Holidays to Tavira Portugal are wonderful. It is located in the eastern part of the Algarve, a popular area for holidaymakers to visit. The Algarve is Portugal’s most southerly region, and forms a fringe along the Atlantic Ocean. The area is therefore blessed with beaches galore, picturesque…