Travel to Portugal
Portugal is a beautiful country located in southwestern Europe. The country is known for its rich history, stunning beaches, colorful cities and delicious gastronomy. It is a perfect destination for travelers looking for a combination of relaxation, culture and adventure.
In addition to its vast coastline, Portugal’s interior is also beautiful with impressive mountains, valleys and quaint villages. Portugal’s cities, such as Lisbon, Porto and Braga, are all breathtaking with their colorful houses, narrow streets and historic monuments.
As well as the coastline, Portugal’s inland regions are also beautiful with impressive mountains, valleys and picturesque villages. In addition, Portugal does not consist only of the mainland. The Azores and Madeira are stunning islands full of greenery, nature and mountains. These islands are often called the Hawaii of Europe.
Currency: euro
Time zone: GMT+1
Best travel time: May – August
Language: Portuguese
Discover Lisbon
Lisbon is the vibrant capital of Portugal and one of the most charismatic cities in Europe. The city is located on the banks of the Tagus River and is characterized by its beautiful architecture, quaint streets and historic monuments. Lisbon has a rich history dating back to Roman times and offers an abundance of sights, including the majestic Jerónimos Monastery, the iconic Belém Tower and the historic Castelo de São Jorge. Lisbon is a city you should definitely visit when in Portugal, but is also suitable as a city break.
Lisbon is also a great place to eat and drink. Check out our top 6 vegan restaurant hotspots in Lisbon.
Highlight
Madeira is the highlight of Portugal for us because of its breathtaking natural beauty. The island is known for its picturesque villages, impressive mountains and spectacular cliffs overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Madeira is also known as the flower island. It is the perfect destination for nature lovers and travelers seeking adventure and relaxation in a unique and environment.
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Madeira is one of our favorite destinations in Europe. The flower island, as it is better known, has high mountains, cliffs and beautiful nature. The weather in Madeira can be very unpredictable, though. Within an hour, it can go from sunshine to heavy rain. It is...
Madeira is a volcanic island. That's why you won't find long stretches of white sandy beaches here, but rather many mountains and elevation changes. You don't come to Madeira to bake on the beach for days but mainly for the beautiful walks. Still, you will find fine...
The PR6 levada is one of the most famous hikes in Madeira. You will pass the most beautiful nature during this hike and end at the amazing Risco waterfall. It is an easy hike. Still, you are about 3 hours on the way. All the information about the PR6 25 Fontes &...
Lisbon is a surprisingly vegan-friendly city. Beforehand, we expected it would be difficult to find good vegan dishes because the city is known for its many seafood dishes, just like the rest of Portugal. This is especially evident in the small, traditional...
Lisbon is a wonderful city for a city break in southern Europe. The weather is often nice and it is near the beach. There is plenty to do in the city for the adventurer but there are also many rooftop pools where you can sunbathe. Below we tell you everything: the 10...
Madeira's nickname is "the Hawaii of Europe. This beautiful flower island has been visited by more and more travelers in recent years. Despite the fact that Madeira belongs to Portugal, and thus is in Europe, you feel like you are on another continent. The beautiful...
Madeira is called the island of flowers and the island of eternal spring. The names say it all: it is a beautiful and diverse island. In 2021, I, Noëlle, traveled around Madeira for 22 days solo and kept track of all expenses. Below I share the summary of the expenses...
Funchal, besides being Cristiano Ronaldo's hometown, is the capital of Madeira. Most tourists stay in Funchal during their trip to Madeira because this is where most of the activities can be enjoyed. There is plenty of fun to be had both during the day and in the...
Everywhere in Madeira you will find levadas. These are irrigation canals dug by hand centuries ago to bring water from one side of the island to the other. Levada do Caldeirão Verde is a hike along a levada that takes you through dense forests and narrow paths. The...
At the most northeastern tip of Madeira is a large peninsula called Ponta de são lourenço. From here starts the hike PR8 which takes you almost to the end of the island. Along the way you will enjoy beautiful views of the rocks, small islands and when it is very clear...
