Arouca: Who wants to cross the longest suspension bridge in the world? ♦ Unsuitable for those with vertigo, a unique experience for the most fearless. There is little to go over what will be the largest suspension bridge in the world, next to the Passadiços do Paiva. Secrets From Portugal brings you this one for […]
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Portugal Elected for the Fourth Consecutive Year Best Destination in Europe
Portugal elected for the fourth consecutive year Best Destination in Europe ♦ Portugal was elected for the fourth consecutive year as the Best Destination in Europe in the 2020 edition of the World Travel Awards, according to the results released on Sunday night. Secrets From Portugal is pleased to let you know all this, and […]

Porto Was Considered by Monocle as one of the Best Small Cities in the World
Porto Was Considered by Monocle as one of the Best Small Cities in the World ♦ Monocle’s list of 20 small towns elects Lausanne, Boulder and Bergen as the best for those who enjoy the city environment, but as a place to breathe. Porto is described as a melting pot of creativity that should invest […]

Get to know Lisbon in 12 Buildings
Get to know Lisbon in 12 buildings ♦ Lisbon’s long and storied history can be seen in its architecture. Inhabited since the times of Roman and Moorish conquest, it became a Christian monarchy, a republic, a dictatorship and today is the buzzing capital of Portugal – as well as a major European tech hub. Secrets […]

Sintra Is Among the 101 Wonders of the World in Lonely Planet Magazine
Sintra Is Among the 101 Wonders of the World in Lonely Planet Magazine ♦ The object of a thousand declarations of love, Sintra is one of Lonely Planet’s 101 Wonders of the World, the world’s largest travel guide publisher. Not to be missed in 2020 are attractions such as the Great Wall of China, the […]

Third Time’s A Charm: Portugal Won The Oscar For The Best World Tourist Destination
Third Time’s A Charm: Portugal Won The Oscar For The Best World Tourist Destination ♦ Portugal won the World Travel Awards for the third consecutive time. The award, which has been held since 1993 and has a popular and expert vote, has also elected St. Lucia Island as the best honeymoon destination. Secrets From Portugal […]

The Presidential Train: The Luxury Trip Of Your Life On the Douro River
The Presidential Train: The Luxury Trip Of Your Life On the Douro River ♦ The presidential train is the best luxury experience in Portugal and was born of that premise of finding talent, nooks and deserving products of a voyage so extraordinary and magical. Buil in 1890, the Presidential train carried Presidents, Heads of State, […]

Condé Nast Traveller Chose Portugal As The Best European Destination Of 2019
Condé Nast Traveller Chose Portugal As The Best European Destination Of 2019 ♦ Readers of the most famous travel magazine on the planet has placed our country in the top 3 worldwide, with Indonesia and Thailand. It is another important distinction, in a long list of prizes that our country has been accumulating with regard […]

Fall Is Here: Discover What to Do This Weekend In Porto
Fall Is Here: Discover What to Do This Weekend In Porto ♦ Ask as many time as you want, but the best time to come to Porto is during the Fall. The temperature is mild, the wonderful smell of roasted chestnuts is in the air, the city has fewer tourists, do you need more reasons? […]

Santa Maria Island, The Incredible Rising Island
Santa Maria Island, The Incredible Rising Island ♦ For those who have just heard of this paradise on earth: Keep reading to understand what you’ve been missing. Santa Maria is the oldest volcanic island in the Azores archipelago and is home to one of the best music festivals in Portugal. S.Lourenço bay – The São […]