Portugal shone at the 31st World Travel Awards, hosted in Funchal, earning 19 accolades – seven more than in 2023….
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Timeless heritage and historic landmarks
Portugal’s legacy is reflected in its historical and cultural heritage plus its significant landmarks. It is a nation that has…
Portugal’s airports win awards for safety and hygiene
At the beginning of March it was revealed that Lisbon, Porto, Faro, Funchal (Madeira) and Ponta Delgada (Azores) airports have been recognised by Airports Council International…
Fado – the soul of Portuguese music
The melodic, often mournful, music of fado is instantly recognisable. Full of sentiment and longing, the words convey everyday life…
Building bridges
The world’s longest pedestrian bridge is opening this month in Arouca, about an hour’s drive from Porto, and it is…
Portuguese custard tarts
The Portuguese Pastel de Nata is now a global brand Bloomberg tells us. It has even made an appearance, as…
Algarve breaks 3M overnight stays
Whilst overall tourism figures have shown a slowdown in the Algarve the latest statistics have revealed tha,t for the first…
Portugal elected Best European destination
For the third consecutive year Portugal was elected Europe’s Best Travel Destination by World Travel Awards. Those who vote are…