From tanning on the golden beaches of the Algarve to swimming in lakes in the Serra de Estrela National Park to exploring the cobblestone streets of Lisbon and the canals of Aveiro, Portugal’s got something to suit everyone. Culture nerds, history buffs, explorers and sunseekers will all feel at home when backpacking Portugal. Often overlooked…
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The 17 best hostels in Porto for sun-seekers, wine lovers and solo travellers
How to find the best hostels in Porto for your trip Tile buildings, year-round beautiful weather, a bookshop that will take you to a Harry Potter film, brilliant Fado performances and so many delicious custard pastries you can’t even imagine. We could be here all day saying why you should include Porto on your bucket…
The best restaurants in Lisbon to eat like a local
Portugal’s capital lives up to its reputation as an ‘it’ place in Europe, with elegant Pombaline architecture, more historical attractions than you can poke a stick at, and a magical glow come sundown. Oh yeah and food – it has mighty fine food. Whether you want to save or splurge (because let’s face it, if…
All The Food You Need To Try As You Eat Your Way Around Portugal
Seafood galore, simple daily dishes (the prato do dia), and the constant availability of an excellent glass of wine – roaming the kitchens and cellars of Portugal is sure to, quite literally, fill you with joy. I’d even go so far to challenge if there is any other country that can combine scenery, surf and…
What to Eat in Lisbon: Tips on Typical Portuguese Cuisine
If one says ‘what to eat in Lisbon’, codfish immediately comes to mind, this is true, in fact legend has it that they have at least 365 different recipes for cooking it, one for each day of the year, but in reality there are many other typical Lisbon dishes! This culinary journey starts with the…
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