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What to Do in Lisbon, Portugal
Lisbon sits proudly atop the crests of seven hills overlooking the River Tagus. First settled by the Phoenicians, Lisbon rose to prominence in the 14th and 15th centuries when Portuguese explorers...
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How to Shop in Cascais, Portugal
Situated on the coast just 15 miles north of Lisbon, Cascais is a popular urban beach destination for travelers to Portugal and home to a large community of expatriates. Many visitors to Cascais stay...
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Affordable Tours in Portugal
As one of the oldest nations, Portugal is situated at the southwest region of Europe. The traditionally Catholic country also includes two archipelagos, Madeira and Azores in the Atlantic Ocean....
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Vacations From the U.S. to Portugal
Tour companies in the United States, Canada and Portugal provide extensive vacation packages originating from the United States to Portugal. Companies may include airfare from any U.S. city to Lisbon...
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Tourism in Lisbon, Portugal
Portugal, the capital city of Lisbon, overlooks the River Tagus as it flows into the Atlantic Ocean. Although Lisbon has ancient roots, little today predates 1755, when a devastating earthquake and...
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Sightseeing Spots in Lisbon, Portugal
Lisbon, the capital of Portugal offers visitors a mix of ancient history and modern architecture and conveniences.Once the heart of an empire that stretched from Brazil to India, many of Lisbon's...
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Portugal's Famous Places
On the western tip of the Iberian Peninsula, Spain's neighbor Portugal draws tourists from around the world every year. Visiting Portugal means traveling to a country that has been shaped culturally by...
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Places to Go in Lisbon, Portugal
Lisbon has been Portugal's capital since the mid-14th century, but the city has a history that dates back at least 2,000 years, having been overrun by numerous invaders, including the Romans, Moors and...
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Diving in Lagos, Portugal
From its very foundation, Lagos has been tied to the sea. Located on the central coast of the Portuguese Algarve, the city has been a trading and fishing port since ancient times. Today it is better...
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Tours to Spain, Portugal and Morocco
Guided tours incorporating destinations in Spain, Portugal and Morocco offer the advantages of a professionally designed itinerary and fully preplanned logistics. Such tours, which are offered by a...
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Portugal's Special Places to Visit
Portugal is a destination with a wide variety of special places to visit to suit different interests. The country's cities offer historic and contemporary architecture. History buffs will relish the...
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Portugal Cove, Newfoundland Lodging
Portugal Cove merged with the city of St. Philip's in 1992 and is now Portugal Cove-St. Philip's. Located near the larger city of St. John's on Newfoundland's Avalon Peninsula and Conception Bay, the...
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How Do I Get From Lisbon to Madeira Island, Portugal?
The Portuguese island of Madeira is part of that country's maritime legacy and one of the most popular beach destinations in Europe. The latter has much to do with its southerly location, lying about...
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Important Landforms in Portugal
Sitting at Europe's westernmost edge astride the Atlantic, Portugal's relatively small size doesn't leave it with any shortage of geographical variety. Though it generally has a lower altitude than...
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How to Visit Fatima, Portugal
The Portuguese town of Fatima is one of the most popular Catholic pilgrimage sites in the world. Each year, hundreds of thousands of people visit the place where many believe three young children...
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Bars in Lagos, Portugal
Charming Lagos (pronounced "lah-goosh") in southern Portugal offers sightseeing and sun during the day, and, after the sun goes down, an active nightlife. Sightseers wander cobblestone streets past...
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The Top Cities to Backpack in Portugal
Portugal may not be as popular a backpacking destination as France or Italy, but its location -- it's on the Atlantic Ocean and adjacent to Spain -- makes it the ideal entry point to the rest of...
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"Rough Guides" hails it as "one of the Algarve’s most ... historic towns," but Lagos, Portugal, attracts more attention for its wild parties, beautiful beaches and proximity to excellent surfing. The...
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What Is Portugal Known For?
With a national identity intimately tied to the ocean, it's no surprise that Portugal's tourism appeal stems largely from the sea, both literally by way of attractive beaches and historically through...
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The Top 5 Highest Mountains in Portugal
Visiting Portugal's highest mountains may be easier than you think, but you can't do them all in one day. Rising from 6,000 to more than 7,000 feet in elevation, the mountain peaks are accessible to...
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