
Alentejo, Portugal: From Coast to Countryside
Alentejo is a region of Portugal famous for cork trees and beautiful scenery. It’s not a well traveled as the Algarve or Porto, but it remains a stellar spot.
Alentejo is a region of Portugal famous for cork trees and beautiful scenery. It’s not a well traveled as the Algarve or Porto, but it remains a stellar spot.
A culinary trip as much as a cultural one to Portugal, which, to the writers surprise, began with a newfound appreciation of codfish, cod and bacalau.
Terceira Island in the Azores is a small island, the third of the nine in the archepelago. Staying in a boutique upscale hotel, exploring local cuisine.
Cruising the Douro River in Portugal was a great adventure. Daily excursion choices meant I could select what interested me the most
Porto Santo Island is a perfect destination for an unwinding vacation and wellness improvement. The beaches and gardens allow you to unwind.
Portugal’s second city, Porto, on the Douro river in the north, has a wealth of attractions, from cable cars, to ruby port to the Ribeiro, the riverside area.
Milfontes, Portugal, a seaside resort town with superb views and comfy accommodations at the Selina Hotel. Tips on visiting this coastal town and surroundings.
Portugal is planning a great come back from the COVID pandemic, hotels are sanitizing, new cleaning protocols are in place and they are open for tourists again.
Obidos Portugal. The joys of a small town with great bookstores, friendly squares, and a historic castle that’s now a luxury hotel, or Postado.
Writer N.R. Venkatesh and his wife head to Sintra, Portugal and discover palaces, gardens and much more in their tiny Renault car.
Porto, Portugal and Coimbra: A visit to this lively city on the Douro river, made famous for its port wines, and a stop in the University town of Coimbra.
In Julie Statham’s Walking in the Algarve: 34 Coastal and Mountain Walks, tourists are guided through the volcanic hills to dramatic limestone escarpments.