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 […]
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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 […]
Secrets Itinerary: Where To See Lisbon’s Best Street Art
Secrets Itinerary: Where To See Lisbon’s Best Street Art ♦ Lisbon is a city full of character. With medieval infrastructures scattered in the middle of 19th-century and contemporary buildings and many steep hills that you have to climb in order to get the full view of the city, walking really us the best mean of […]
5 Family-Friendly Hotels to Experience in Portugal
5 Family-Friendly Hotels to Experience in Portugal ♦ If you’re planning the family trip of the year, it’s always helpful to know what are the best family-friendly hotels, to make sure everyone has a nice and relaxing experience. Secrets From Portugal brings you our top five family-friendly hotels in Portugal that provide the ultimate luxury experience […]
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 […]
Portuguese Eden: 7 Sensational Things to do In The Azores
Portuguese Eden: 7 Sensational Things to do In The Azores ♦ For those affectionate travellers, the Azores are a well-known destination. Recognized by Unesco has a world heritage, this Portuguese archipelago is an autonomous territory of Portugal in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean. The islands are characterized by amazing landscapes, fishing villages, amazing green […]
“National Geographic” Highlighted Elvas As The ‘Star Of Alentejo’
“National Geographic” Highlighted Elvas As The ‘Star Of Alentejo’ ♦ In the online edition of the latest publication of “National Geographic”, Elvas was elected the best ecologic trip of the month and as the “star of Alentejo”. Elvas is one of the most beautiful cities of Portugal and (along with Évora) is close to Spain. […]