Articles about Portugal
Planning a trip to Portugal? Take a look at our articles for information about the sunny country, including guides to walking tours of the Algarve, day trips to Faro and wine in Portugal. Our informative articles feature all you need to know about this fascinating destination, from Portuguese customs, traditions and delicacies to the secret beaches only locals know about.
Golfing in Portugal
You know it as a sunny destination just to the west of Spain, where the grand architecture of Lisbon and the sweeping coastlines of the Algarve bask under constant sunshine all year round. Yet for the discerning golfer, Portugal offers brilliant experiences for fans of the sport, with dozens of plush resorts and masterfully crafted courses.
Portuguese delicacies
As well as Portuguese dishes being massively influenced by the country’s huge coastline and fishing culture, many of the spicy flavours of the cuisine came about through discoveries on their seafaring voyages of old.
Top cultural trips in Portugal
Portugal has a really fascinating history and culture, so there’s always plenty to see and interesting places to explore when you visit. The popular areas of the Algarve and Madeira are no exception.
Top 10 phrases to learn for your Portugese holiday
Portuguese often slips through the cracks for us Brits. Though not in the ranks of high school languages like French, Spanish and German, there are around 210 million native speakers. That’s because it’s the official language in nine countries, including Brazil, Angola, Cape Verde and of course Portugal itself.
Secret Beaches in Portugal
For many, a trip to Portugal is a straight throw to the Algarve, with its sprawling villa complexes, rows of sunloungers and beautiful poolside cocktail sessions. Portugal may be a tourist hotspot that’s home to busy resorts and the cosmopolitan capital of Lisbon, but it’s also got miles of laid-back sandy spots – secret beaches to find and call your own.