80% of pet owners want to make Portugal more pet-friendly
Portuguese pet owners consider a city to be pet-friendly when there are enough parks and green areas including pet-friendly policies. Portuguese cities received a score of 7.13 out of 10…
History in Portugal: Mondim de Basto, a mystic village
Mysticism and the enigma of times gone by predominate in Mondim de Basto, part of the famous Terras de Basto, located in the transitions between Minho and Trás-os-Montes. Here you…
Olivença, “Centuries-old” discourse at Portuguese – Spanish border
Or, when is a politician better off keeping quiet? The Portuguese secretary of Defense, Nuno Melo, stated this Friday that the town of Olivença “is Portuguese”, and defended that “rights…
Camper van camping in the wild reduce income of campsites
Since 2021, the Portuguese Highway Code has prohibited motor homes from staying overnight in nature, but the habit has persisted and continues to leave traces. The disorderly practice of wild…
Living the Portuguese dream in Algarve, Cascais and Comporta
Americans are increasingly looking for premium homes. The ‘yankee’ luxury itinerary in Portugal essentially involves three regions. Prices for luxury homes in the Algarve have already skyrocketed with the increase…
A Portuguese village is out of a fairy tale, for US magazine
It is one of the best preserved medieval villages in Portugal and the literary heritage of UNESCO. Obidos, in the west of the country, deserves to be known at any…
How ice bars helped the success of Barca Velha wine
A genius named Fernando Nicolau de Almeida ‘invented’ the most famous Portuguese wine It is the most famous Portuguese wine and it was almost by chance that Fernando Nicolau de…
Algarve holiday with best and safe tour to Benagil Cave
If you are spending your holiday in the Algarve and your accommodation is near Portimão, there is a boat tour company that offers one of the best (if not the…
Visit historic Silves with Feel Free Algarve Boat Tours
The town of Silves in the Algarve, a region in the south of Portugal, is known for its well-preserved medieval castle. It is situated on a hill and overlooks the…
The gold medal rosé that can’t be missing from your table
Refreshing, the wine from Arraiolos in Portugal won an important distinction at this year’s Brussels World Competition. The warm days have reminded us of how much we miss lunches and…