Portugal Archive
Food and Drink of the Alentejo
A description of the Alentejo, however short, would not be complete without a mention of the food on offer. It is possible to eat big, hearty meals in Evora and the surrounding towns without breaking the bank. It’s also very easy to eat well and healthily; not
A drive through the Alentejo Region of Portugal
One of the most common mistakes I make when travelling is to look at a map and assume how long it will take to drive from A to B. Often the road is tortuous and winding, other times it passes through countless villages and slows to a
Highlights of Evora; the perfect base for exploring the Alentejo
We picked Evora as a stopping point on our travels mainly down to its location. A little over an hour’s drive from Lisbon and pretty much in the centre of the Alentejo region, it seemed the perfect place to use as a base for a trip around
Guided or self-guided walking holidays: which is best for you?
I must admit, this is not an easy question for me to answer. We are avid walkers and have covered several long-distance paths, both in the UK and elsewhere. And along the way we’ve learned the hard difference between walking with a guide and walking by ourselves.
10 things you didn’t know about the Azores
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5 tips for making the most of a weekend city break
The weekend break has become an increasingly popular method of getting to see the cities of Europe without eating significantly into our precious holiday allowances. Take an early flight on a Friday and it’s possible to enjoy the best part of three days in another corner of
Alentejo: Portugal’s Hidden Secret
As the resident Sunvil blogger I will be describing a wide range of destinations – wherever the company sends its clients in fact. While I have managed to visit many of these places myself, one of the challenges for me will be to write occasionally about a
Azores Fam Trip
I recently visited the Azores on a fam trip. There were 9 people in the group. We flew from London Gatwick to Ponta Delgada with Sata International and stayed at the Hotel Royal Garden in Ponta Delgada for 1 night. We were up very early the next
Alentejo Adventure
When I heard that ATOP (Association of Tour Operators to Portugal) were offering a FAM trip to the Alentejo, I jumped at the opportunity. A lot of what you hear about Portugal is the Algarve and the coastal resorts, so I was intrigued to know what the