Portugal Archive
Zambujeira do Mar: the delights of Portugal’s Alentejo Coast
A look at what's on offer for visitors to the charming seaside village of Zambujeira do Mar in south west Portugal.
Houseboat rental on Alqueva Lake
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Castro Verde – a place to stop awhile
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Aldeia da Luz: The village that moved
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Walking in Portugal: the Rota Vicentina
Portugal may not be the most obvious European walking destination, yet a recently opened trail may be about to change that. Here’s a short trailer that does a great job in showing just what you can experience on the Rota Vicentina in the coastal Alentejo region: It
So why did a farmer turn to tourism?
Luis is a Cork Oak farmer. He farms a total of 900 hectares near Grandola in the Alentejo, that’s 2,223 acres or 3.47 square miles of cork trees. He is the vice president of the Cork Growers Association of Portugal, an expert in his field and the
Alentejo – unapologetically its own self
According to the 93% of the Portuguese population who have the misfortune to be born outside a region that accounts for a third of the country, the people of Alentejo have a most perverse attitude to life. It seems Alentejans are resistant to the idea that life
Alentejo and an introduction to Portuguese seafood
Alentejo Coast The Alentejo region of Portugal is known for its flat plains dotted with distinctive cork trees and its pretty hilltop villages made up of white-washed houses. Yet many visitors come to the Alentejo to experience the region’s stunning coast. Stretching out from the south of
Houseboat rental on the Alqueva reservoir
The Alqueva reservoir was only created 10 years ago and as yet is little known as a tourist destination. Yet this 250 sq km pool of crystal clear water, Europe’s largest artificial lake, is quietly developing a reputation as a top destination for a houseboat holiday. Alqueva
Geocaching in the Azores
Many of us might consider our holidays to be the perfect time to put away our computers and phones, and unplug completely from our routine lives. The advent of smartphones and ever increasing wifi coverage is threatening this gadget de-tox, with more and more people feeling the