Savouring the Alentejo Countryside at Herdade dos Grous
It really wasn’t hard to fall in love with Herdade dos Grous, a country estate spread over 730 hectares of Alentejo countryside. For nature lovers who... The post Savouring the Alentejo Countryside at...
View ArticleKaleidoscopic Mina de São Domingos: Colourful Mining History in the Alentejo
It was the oxblood red pool that brought me to Mina de São Domingos in Portugal’s Alentejo region. The village’s disused mining pit is now filled with water.... The post Kaleidoscopic Mina de São...
View ArticleWhy Go To Peniche If You’re Not A Surfer?
The huge waves that draw surfers to the beaches around Peniche were not the reason I visited. One disastrous surfing lesson was enough to persuade... The post Why Go To Peniche If You’re Not A Surfer?...
View ArticleFine Wines and Food Fair: Gastronomic Fun in the Sun in the Algarve
Food and wine lovers who can make it to Portugal’s Algarve region this week are in for a gastronomic treat as Vila Vita Parc hosts... The post Fine Wines and Food Fair: Gastronomic Fun in the Sun in...
View ArticleMedieval Mértola: an Unspoilt Gem Awaits You in the Alentejo
One of Mértola’s merits is its location. Ensconced within the Guadiana Valley Natural Park, the alluring medieval village is also a convenient base for nature lovers wanting... The post Medieval...
View ArticleWalk in Odeceixe to Discover Dragons and Beaches
Odeceixe is a little slice of heaven on the west coast of Portugal blending bucolic countryside with a magnificent coastline. The village itself is about 3 kilometres... The post Walk in Odeceixe to...
View ArticleMmm, Moscatel Wine – Another Portuguese Treat
Ask any expat or traveller what they like about Portugal and wine is likely to feature right up there with the weather. If you’ve never tried... The post Mmm, Moscatel Wine – Another Portuguese Treat...
View ArticleDrums and Purple Feet: Grape Harvest in the Douro Valley
Perhaps one of the best times to experience the chameleon-like beauty of Portugal’s Douro Valley is during the grape harvest. Although it’s usually towards the end of September, the... The post Drums...
View Article3 Magical Walks in Madeira
If you know anything about Madeira island, you’ve no doubt heard its a paradise for walkers. It really is. Better still, you can pick a walk that... The post 3 Magical Walks in Madeira appeared first...
View ArticleTips for the Paiva River Boardwalk in Arouca, Portugal
There’s a lot to be said for the power of pictures. Images of the recently opened Paiva River boardwalk started popping up in my Facebook... The post Tips for the Paiva River Boardwalk in Arouca,...
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