The other day we read the story about Portugal’s Islamic past in Mertola? We just got back from there. It’s a small hidden gem close the Spain.
40 min by car from our door we discovered the most picturesque scenery. Cabeços, Alenquer its called – where Farinhas Paulino Hortas is located. Small family run factory that has produced flour for generations. The start of our Saturday trip.
Jose Salamango vs Jack Kerouac in El País’s “8 Ways to fall in love with Portugal” is inspiring reading before a Portugal visit. Do N2 from North to South by car in one day. Or plan your trip around it and go to places only a few visit.
Our first Portuguese favorite hotels were pousadas. Converted palaces, castles, convents and monasteries. This morning Brunei Newspaper Borneo Bulletin. featured a new one in Elvas 2 hours drive from us. A perfect day-trip from Lisbon
Going Castle hunting is a fantastic way to explore Portugal by car – especially with kids. Here are the 50 best ones – mapped and ready to visit. Enjoy!
Wine trip for wine ignorants. Need inspiration.
Your kids will love to stay here
After reading CNNs guide to #Algarve and the #beaches here its back on our list of places to re-visit in #Portugal. Its only 2 hr from #Lisbon
