Aveiro – Venice of Portugal Updated: April 2, 2020 | By Claire | More Aveiro is a city in Portugal, located in the northwestern part of the country, in the region of Centro. Today there live about 55 000 inhabitants. Aveiro attracts visitors due to its unique atmosphere. Aveiro is often called as the Venice […]
Coimbra – beautiful historic city in Portugal Updated: April 2, 2020 | By Claire | More Coimbra is a beautiful historic city in Portugal. It is located in the central part of the country in the region of Braga, on the river Mondego. It has about 150 000 inhabitants. Coimbra mainly attracts tourists due to […]
Laurisilva forest on the island of Madeira | Portugal Updated: April 2, 2020 | By Claire | 5 Replies More Laurisilva forest on the island of Madeira is a rest of formerly widespread laurel forest. It contains the largest surviving relict of the defunct laurisilva forest that was once widespread across Europe. This forest is […]
Ponta da Piedade – fascinating rock formations in Portugal Updated: October 24, 2020 | By Claire | 2 Replies More Ponta da Piedade is one of the most beautiful natural points in the Algarve region in Portugal. It is situated in the south of Portugal, about 2km south of the center of Lagos. Ponta da […]
Praia da Marinha is widely regarded as one of the most beautiful beaches in Portugal — and for good reason. Nestled between dramatic golden limestone cliffs on the Algarve coast near Carvoeiro, this postcard-perfect cove features crystal-clear turquoise waters, golden sand, and iconic rock formations including the famous ‘double sea arch’ — one of the […]
Parque Nacional da Peneda-Gerês – crown jewel of Portugal’s national parks Updated: August 17, 2020 | By Claire | More Parque Nacional da Peneda-Gerês (The Peneda-Gerês National Park), also known as Gerês, is the only national park in Portugal (however there are many natural parks, protected landscapes, and reserves across the nation). It is 703km2 […]
Serra da Estrela – the higest mountains in Portugal with a ski resort Updated: May 28, 2020 | By Claire | More When it comes to visiting Portugal, there are many interesting destinations within the country to visit. If you are looking to get away from the hustle and bustle of the overcrowded cities and […]
Parque Natural do Sudoeste Alentejano e Costa Vicentina – find the most secluded beaches in Portugal Updated: March 4, 2020 | By Claire | 1 More While there are countless national parks that can be found throughout Portugal, one of the finest stretches of coastline in all of Europe can be found at the Parque […]
Portugal – romance on west coast Updated: October 24, 2020 | By Claire | More Portugal is one of the countries with a long and rich history. In 1986 Portugal joined the European Community and now it is a member of the European Union, however it is considered as one of the poorest countries in […]
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