Portugal Travel Guides

Discover authentic experiences and hidden gems across Portugal.

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Why Portugal's Most Fascinating Archaeological Sites are Actually in Alentejo

Explore megaliths, medieval marvels, and more with the experts.

Half Day Megaliths Cromlech Tour from Evora by Archaeologists (affiliate link)

Half Day Monsaraz Tour from Evora by Archaeologists (affiliate link)

Private Time Traveller Full Day Tour from Evora by Archaeologists (affiliate link)

Alentejo, Evora, Monsaraz, Porrtugal, Portugal

Why Lisbon's Arrábida Offers More Adventure Than Belém Tower

Ditch the queues for thrilling nature escapades nearby.

Stand-up-Paddle Arrábida Park, Setúbal, Sesimbra, near Lisbon (affiliate link)

Climbing, Arrábida Natural Park, Setúbal, Sesimbra, near Lisbon (affiliate link)

Kayak tour from Sesimbra to Ribeira do Cavalo Beach, passing through the caves (affiliate link)

Dolphin Observation Boat Tour from Sesimbra (affiliate link)

Arrábida Natural Park, Lisbon, Porrtugal, Portugal, Sesimbra, Setúbal

When Sesimbra's Ocean Whispers Back: Unexpected Marine Encounters

Dive beyond the ordinary with these rare sea stories

Sesimbra: All-inclusive Sport Fishing Tour (affiliate link)

Explore Sesimbra Sports Fishing (affiliate link)

Dolphin Observation Boat Tour from Sesimbra (affiliate link)

Porrtugal, Portugal, Sesimbra

Lisbon Is Packed - Find Tranquility Near It Instead

Escape the crowd and find peace in nature nearby

Canoeing Portinho Arrábida (affiliate link)

Cheese Walk & Atelier with a Goat Shepherd in Aoleão (affiliate link)

Horseback Riding in Gaio Rosario Beach Portugal (affiliate link)

Aoleão, Gaio Rosario Beach, Lisbon, Porrtugal, Portinho Arrábida, Portugal, Setúbal

Ditch the Crowds: Portugal's Unseen Culinary and Cultural Puzzle

Discover Portugal’s quieter corners through cheese, cork, and curvy roads

Private Full Day Tour through Sesimbra and Arrábida (affiliate link)

Jeep Cork Tour Experience Pack (affiliate link)

Cheese Walk & Atelier with a Goat Shepherd in Aoleão (affiliate link)

Aoleão, Arrábida, Porrtugal, Portugal, Sesimbra

Why Tourists Flock to Lisbon and What They're Missing Nearby

Discover Alentejo’s tranquil cork forests just beyond the city

2hr Walk in a Cork Forest (affiliate link)

2hr Cork Safari in a Classical Land Rover (affiliate link)

Cork & Prickly Pear Tour - Private Tour to the Heritage of Pepe Aromas (affiliate link)

Alentejo, Lisbon, Porrtugal, Portugal

Why Peneda-Gerês National Park Isn't Just 'Another Park'

Beyond Trails: Where Culture, History, and Nature Intersect

Peneda-Gerês Hiking & Sightseeing: Private Experience (affiliate link)

Discovering Campo do Gerês Gate Entrance @ Peneda Gerês National Park (affiliate link)

Northern Portugal, Peneda-Gerês National Park, Porrtugal, Portugal

What Marble Slabs Know that Tourists Don't in Alentejo

Explore Vila Viçosa and Estremoz through the stones and stories they tell.

Walking Tour in Estremoz (affiliate link)

Marble Tour in Vila Viçosa (affiliate link)

Walking Tour in Vila Viçosa (affiliate link)

Alentejo, Estremoz, Porrtugal, Portugal, Vila Viçosa

Évora's Quiet Elixir: How Alentejo Wine Defies Expectations

Sipping Elegance in the Heart of Portugal

1 Day Wine Tour Around Évora (affiliate link)

Alentejo, Porrtugal, Portugal, Évora

Sustainable Adventure Escapade in Northern Portugal

An immersive journey through nature-rich Northern Portugal, perfect for adventure lovers seeking eco-friendly experiences.

2h Quad Tour • (1 traveler = 1 vehicle) (affiliate link)

Canyoning Tour Gerês (affiliate link)

KAYAK TOUR I Descida do Rio Lima em Kayak | AV (affiliate link)

Stand Up Paddle River Tour (affiliate link)

Peneda Gerês National Park, Ponte da Barca, Ponte de Lima, Porrtugal, Porto, Portugal

Skip the Vineyards: Cork Forests and Culinary Secrets Await in Alentejo

What’s better than the usual wine trail? Try cork forests with a side of fig-studded sweets!

Alentejo Food Walking Tour in Borba (affiliate link)

2hr Walk in a Cork Forest (affiliate link)

Land Rover Cork Safari Experience Pack (affiliate link)

Cork & Prickly Pear Tour - Private Tour to the Heritage of Pepe Aromas (affiliate link)

2hr Cork Tour in a Jeep (affiliate link)

Alentejo, Portugal, Porrtugal, Portugal

Porto's Overcrowded Ribeira vs. Serene Natural Escapes

In Northern Portugal, seek tranquility over tourist buzz

Private Stand Up Paddle Experience in Vila do Conde (affiliate link)

Pure Nature – Private Outdoor Adventure (affiliate link)

Braga, Porrtugal, Porto, Portugal, Vila do Conde

Is Vinho Verde the Best Wine Experience You've Never Had?

Discover unique wine tastings in Northern Portugal

Customized Wine Tasting: Your Choices (affiliate link)

Vinho Verde Experience - Private & Exclusive (affiliate link)

Discover the Indigenous Grape Varieties of the Basto Region (affiliate link)

Basto Region, Braga, Guimarães, Porrtugal, Portugal

Exploring Portugal: Move Beyond Lisbon's Crowds and Into the Heart of Alentejo's Thrilling Cork Forests

Discover rugged adventures amid Casa Branca’s epic seaside

Land Rover Cork Safari Experience Pack (affiliate link)

2hr Cork Safari in a Classical Land Rover (affiliate link)

2hr Cork Tour in a Jeep (affiliate link)

Alentejo, Portugal, Lisbon, Portugal, Porrtugal, Portugal

4-Day Sustainable Adventure Itinerary in Northern Portugal

Join us on a thrilling, eco-friendly journey through Portugal’s northern landscapes. Perfect for families and adventure seekers alike!

Canyoning Tour Gerês (affiliate link)

Tree and Slide Adventure in Lamas de Mouro at PNPG (affiliate link)

Paintball Experience (affiliate link)

Braga, Lamas de Mouro, Montalegre, Peneda-Gerês National Park, Porrtugal, Porto, Portugal