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Porto • Portugal

The second-largest city in Portugal and declared a World Heritage Site, famous for its Port Wines, also known as the city of bridges. Dating back to the 4th century, Porto is built along the Douro river on some very steep hills. Along the Douro river are some famous port wineries in which you can take […]

Hotel Porto Trindade

Hotel Porto Trindade is located 165 yards from Trindade Metro Station, offering a direct connection to Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport, Hotel Porto Trindade offers trendy rooms with free internet and a panoramic rooftop terrace. The spacious rooms at the Hotel Porto Trindade are decorated with warm touches. All have a seating area and are equipped […]

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Lisbon • Portugal

Lisbon is a European city that doesn’t get the attention like others, perhaps this is a good thing as things remain relatively unspoiled and unexploited. The capital and largest city of Portugal, and the political centre, perched on the edge of the Atlantic Ocean, with white-bleached limestone buildings, intimate alleyways built on seven hills, an […]

Suico Atlantico Hotel

Hotel Suisso Atlântico offers comfortable and affordable rooms in a prime location in the heart of Lisbon, just a few minutes’ walks from Rossio Station. All bedrooms at Turim Suisso Atlântico Hotel have satellite TV and an en suite bathroom. The Turim Suisso Hotel’s facilities include a lounge and TV room, where you can relax […]

Hotel Tivoli Lisboa

Hotel Tivoli Lisboa is housed in a 1930s building on Avenida da Liberdade, this 5-star luxury hotel boasts a rooftop bar with panoramic Lisbon views. It offers an outdoor round pool and 2 restaurants. The Tivoli Lisboa’s pool area includes a spacious sun terrace framed by a green garden. Guests can enjoy a massage. The […]

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Lagos • Portugal

On the southern coast of the Portuguese Algarve, it has great beaches, a perfect town and most importantly, outstanding views. I have to admit that Lagos remains a favourite place for me, having returned several times, my face familiar with some of the locals. My first visit here brought me to this coastal town small […]

Fatima • Portugal

Famous for the religious appearances of 1917 and a place of hope and faith, Fatima remains one of the most intriguing places to visit, being recognised by the church as worthy of belief. I passed through Fatima on my journeys through Portugal, being a fan of all things strange and wonderful I couldn’t pass up […]

Faro – Portugal

The capital of the Algarve and the gateway to the sunny south coast of Portugal, Faro is a popular destination. This small city with its whitewashed houses, marina and cobblestoned streets is the gateway to the Algarve. With the remains of a Roman wall that enclose the old town and small chapels still retains its […]

Espinho • Portual

Located on the Atlantic coastline and just south of Porto, it offers casinos and long stretches of pristine beaches. I never planned on staying or stopping here, it just happened when I was taking a train from Porto to Coimbra, and along the way found myself viewing some great coastline and ocean views which resulted […]

Batalha • Portugal

Built-in 1385, was the monarchy’s main building project for two centuries, to commemorate the victory of the Portuguese over the Castilians at the battle of Aljubarrota. A short afternoon is all you need to visit this monstrous unfinished Monastery of Batalha, declared a World Heritage Site, with massive doorways and finely detailed finishings. On the […]