Travel
Travel guides for visitors to Portugal written by people who live here. We cover 10-day itineraries, day trips from Lisbon, Douro Valley wine tours, the Azores archipelago, Portugal in winter, and the best Lisbon neighborhoods for food. Every guide includes real tour operators, booking tips, and the mistakes we've made so you don't have to.
Best Beaches Near Porto: 9 Day Trips (2026 Guide)
Porto sits about 20 minutes from some of Portugal’s best Atlantic coastline, and most locals I know can be sand-side with a cold imperial in hand
The Azores for Expats & Travelers: Portugal’s Hidden Archipelago Guide
Azores Portugal guide: nine islands 1,500km west of Lisbon. Flights take 2 hours and cost €80-250; one-bed rentals in Ponta Delgada start near €500.
Best Restaurants in Lisbon 2026: 10 Local Favorites
Skip the tourist traps: 10 Lisbon restaurants locals actually eat at in 2026, by neighborhood, with what to order and typical prices per person.
Portugal in Winter: Is It Worth Visiting? (2026 Guide)
Portugal in winter is mild: 10-17°C in Lisbon and the Algarve, 15-22°C in Madeira, and hotels 40-60% cheaper than summer. Pack layers and a rain jacket.
10 Days in Portugal: The Perfect Itinerary for First-Time Visitors
10 days in Portugal itinerary: 3 nights in Lisbon, 2 in Porto, plus Sintra, Évora and the Douro Valley. Budget €1,400-€3,200 per person; skip August.
8 Best Day Trips from Lisbon (2026 Guide)
Best day trips from Lisbon: Sintra, Cascais, Évora, Óbidos, Tomar and Arrábida, all within 2 hours. CP trains cost €2-€15; book Sintra tickets early.
Douro Valley Wine Tour: The Complete Guide (2026)
Douro Valley wine tour from Porto: the CP train to Pinhão takes 2 hours (€13-€30); guided tours cost €80-€250. Plan 2-3 quinta visits at most.