Nazaré Big Waves: When to Visit and What to Know
Nazaré sits on Portugal’s Silver Coast, a beautiful stretch of coastline known for beaches, fishing towns, and dramatic Atlantic scenery.
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Alcobaça, Portugal: A Local Guide to a Day Trip
After four years living in Nazaré, I’ve gotten to know the Silver Coast and its surrounding towns. Alcobaça, Portugal, is
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Best Places in Porto: My Personal Favorites
After spending almost a year living in Porto, I still find new reasons to love this city. I also return
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Braga and Guimarães in One Day: A Northern Portugal Day Trip
Northern Portugal is a wonderful region to explore, with historic cities, beautiful landscapes and plenty of places worth discovering beyond
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How to Visit the Douro Valley from Porto: Tour or Train
If you are wondering how to visit the Douro Valley from Porto, this guide compares the main options, from small-group
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Where to Stay in Porto: Discover Porto’s Neighborhoods
Porto is a city that rewards you for choosing your base carefully. Its historic centre is compact, but the hills
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Things to Do in Porto, Portugal: The City I Know
There is something about Porto which unveils itself slowly. If you’re looking for things to do in Porto, Portugal, you’ll
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Guimarães Travel Guide: The Cradle of Stone and Soul
There is a moment, when the modern world falls away and the weight of centuries takes its place – the
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Best Towns in Northern Portugal: A Photographer’s Map
Unlike the more accessible, sun drenched stretches of southern Portugal, the northern frontier is less forgiving to the hurried tourist.
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