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The Azores and their long connection with cheese

A look at Azores cheeses, their history and what you can buy on a holiday in the Azores with Sunvil Discovery. Find the real country.

Farmers’ Market in Funchal, Madeira

A look at one of the main tourist attractions in Funchal, Madeira, from Sunvil Discovery. What to see and what to avoid. Find the real country.

5 Ideas for Spa Breaks in Portugal

Selection of hotels offering spa breaks in Portugal, with a wide variety of treatments and massages using natural and age-old ingredients.

Marvao – a marvellous hilltop fortress

A look at the hilltop fortress of Marvao in the Alentejo region of Portugal, and what it offers to visitors today. Find the real country.

Madeira Walking Holidays: the island’s best walks

A simple guide to walking on the walking holidays on Madeira, one of Europe's great destinations for slow exploration. Find the real country.

It’s all about the weather – a brief introduction to the Azores climate

A look at the weather in the Azores, which can offer deliver 4 seasons in a single day. Plan a trip to the Azores with Sunvil Discovery.

Exploring the Douro Valley in Portugal

A look at some of the many attractions in the beautiful Duoro Valley in northern Portugal. Find the real country with Sunvil Discovery.

Climbing Pico, Portugal’s highest mountain

A look at what's involved in tackling Portugal's highest mountain, Mount Pico in the Azores. Plan a trip to the Azores with Sunvil Discovery.

Porto Santo – an island escape from an island escape

A look at Porto Santo, a quiet island just off Madeira which offers a perfect beach escape with Sunvil Discovery. Find the real country.

An Introduction to Terceira

The history and traditions of the island of Terceira. Explore the Azores on a tailor-made itinerary with Sunvil Discovery. Find the real country.