Portimão starts tourist tax, Albufeira plans to start in May
Portimão has joined the group of Algarve municipalities that receive a fee for tourists staying overnight in the municipality, along with Vila Real de Santo António, Faro and Olhão. The…
British still interested in living in moving to Portugal
The change in tax and residence rules for foreigners has not diminished British interest in moving to Portugal, said the director of the Portuguese Chamber of Commerce in the UK,…
Despite rain, Algarve drought restrictions will not ease
Although there is more water in the Algarve’s dams thanks to the rain of the last few days, abstraction remains suspended. January has already been the third warmest month on…
Bright light shining on Portugal at World Travel Awards
Portugal wins 31 awards during World Travel Awards held on March 6th in Berlin, Germany. And Porto named the best metropolitan destination by the sea. Portugal is increasingly becoming an…
Portugal: On a cruise in the Douro Valley
The Douro gracefully makes its way through what is probably the most spectacular wine-growing region in the world – the home of port wine. The full charm of the region…
Alentejo: sights and insider tips for the region
The name Alentejo means “beyond the Tagus”. There, not far from Lisbon, lie wild landscapes and ancient magical places… The Alentejo region stretches from the banks of the River Tagus…
Portugal Travel: Four new air routes from and to Porto
Ryanair will be offering four new flights from Porto’s Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport this summer. New on the list; Northern Ireland, Spain, Italy and Morocco. After recently talking about new…
Hiking on the Fishermen’s Trail in Portugal
Secluded bays and idyllic nature. The Fishermen’s Trail in Portugal winds along the Atlantic coast for more than 200 kilometers – a dream for hikers. In the south of Portugal,…
Diving trips to Portugal’s Madeira Island
An incredible variety of flowers and fruits, lush fauna and cliffs; all this is Madeira! The balanced climate makes the island a year-round destination with spectacular house reef diving. The…
A trip to and around beautiful Portugal and sights
On a trip to Portugal, you will discover a country with lively and friendly inhabitants, rugged cliffs, picturesque towns and dream beaches. One of the most beautiful landscapes, characterized by…