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Touring Lisbon Portugal on a Budget

Even the luxury hotels in Lisbon cost less than other major European cities, and Portugal's capital is filled with free experiences and low-cost sights for travelers. more...

Who Was the Last Templar?

Only in Portugal is anything known of the Templars' history after their lands and castles were seized by greedy kings who feared their power and coveted their wealth. more...

Roman and Medieval Ponte de Lima

Manor house hotels set in vineyards, a Roman bridge, a Medieval pilgrim route, show gardens, cycling paths and Lusitanian horses draw travelers to Ponte de Lima. more...

Portugal's Fine Dining Restaurants

From Lisbon and the Algarve to the Alentejo and the far north, creative chefs are giving traditional Portuguese dishes a contemporary look, and a new life. more...

Coimbra Portugal’s University City

A high baroque library, sumptuous churches, fado, a top children's attraction and ruins of a major Iberian Roman city make Coimbra one of Portugal's must-see places. more...

Evora – Portugal’s Walled City

Explore the historic winding streets, art-filled churches and quiet parks of the former home of the Portuguese royal family. more...

Portugal’s Great Monasteries

The monasteries of Alcobaca and Batalha are an easy day trip north of Lisbon. Each is decorated with exquisite carved stonework, and each has a royal love story to tell. more...

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Portuguese Food & Traditional Dishes in Madeira

By: Feature Writer Solange Hando

Traditional Cuisine in Madeira makes full use of the island's produce, providing a healthy diet and delicious treats for every occasion. more...

Luxury Hotels on Madeira Island, Atlantic Resort

By: Feature Writer Solange Hando

Set in the Atlantic Ocean, Madeira Island is a year round resort, offering fabulous five star accommodation in finely restored traditional mansions. more...

Madeira for Winter Sunshine

By: Feature Writer Rachel L. Webb

In the Atlantic Ocean just off the African Coast Madeira offers warm temperatures all year round. This Portuguese Island offers a great alternative to the Canary Islands more...

Wine Holidays and Treading Grapes in Portugal

By: Feature Writer Mike Gerrard

Port houses like Taylor Fladgate & Yeatman welcome visitors to their vineyards and wine tastings, with chance to watch and perhaps join in grape treading during harvest. more...

Portugal's Palace Hotel do Bussaco

By: Wendy Ponte

The luxurious Palace Hotel do Bussaco in the Beira province of Portugal is a study in contrasts. more...

Top Things to Do in Porto (Oporto), Home of Port

By: Feature Writer Mike Gerrard

Porto, or Oporto, in Portugal is a great city break destination, thanks to cheap flights from Ryanair. The best things to do include tours of the port wine cellars. more...

Madeira Island, Heritage Attractions in Funchal

By: Feature Writer Solange Hando

From palaces to museums and churches, Funchal has a wealth of historical attractions befitting its 500 years as capital of Madeira Island. more...

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