Travel destinations in Portugal! Do you like beautiful sandy beaches, dramatic waves or quaint little villages? Here are our top tips for travelling to Portugal!
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Why travel to Portugal?
The Algarve coast is full of fine sandy beaches ideal for sunbathing and swimming. Portugal is an excellent country for surfing, especially along the west coast where there are often lots of waves. Lisbon is a relatively small and pleasant capital, with hilly streets, trams and outdoor cafes.
Food in Portugal is simple and unfussy, but fresh fish and tasty fish stews are readily available. It's often affordable, making it easy to treat yourself to a good meal in a restaurant. Find lots of articles about Portugal here.
Travel destinations in Portugal - inspirational reading
Porto - a gem in Portugal
Guest writer: Jonathan Gharbi de Maré Porto. What a gem. A perfect destination for those who want to...
Moving to Portugal - Kristina's story
Today we present a guest post by Kristina from My Portugal Hello, my name is Kristina and I am...
Hot cycling and hiking in Portugal
Want to go hiking in Portugal? Or perhaps cycling? Outdoor recreation is the new hot thing in Portugal...
Guest of the Week: Anna and Jan Nordfors, settlers in Portugal
Anna and Jan Nordfors met in 2003 and not long afterwards they invested together in a farm...
Guest of the Week: Åsa Winald, Swedish expatriate in Portugal
Åsa Winald lives with her husband Sverker and their daughters Frida and Jonna in a small...
Spain vs Portugal - what is it like to go on holiday?
Now we've spent about a month in Portugal and about a month and a half in...
5 things to see and do in Tavira, Portugal
Tavira in Portugal is a lovely town on the Algarve coast, with beautiful old houses, small shops and...
Vilamoura in Portugal - an exclusive holiday resort
Vilamoura in Portugal is for those looking for an exclusive resort, with five-star hotels and luxury yachts....
Food, wine and prices in Portugal
When you're abroad, it's always fun to browse the supermarkets! When it's...
15 things to see and do in Lagos on the Algarve Coast
There is much to see and do in Lagos on the Algarve coast in southern Portugal. Lagos is...
Cabo de Sao Vicente headland at Sagres, Portugal
We travelled to the Cabo de Sao Vicente headland near Sagres in Portugal. Here,...
Green wine and Portuguese fish
Green wine, what is it? Through our newfound friends Åsa and Sverker in Portugal, with the blog...
Galé beach - Portugal's best beach
The beach at Galé, located on the outskirts of Albufeira on the Algarve coast, is in our opinion Portugal's best...
Old town of Albufeira, on the Algarve coast
Today we strolled around the old town of Albufeira. The city is full of white houses,...
RV park in Albufeira, Algarve coast, Portugal
Right now we are parked with our motorhome in a car park in Albufeira. The site is called Parque de Palmeira and...
Albufeira market - and Portugal's national dish
A few times a month there is a market in Albufeira, here in Portugal, and we managed to...
8 things to do in Albufeira on the Algarve Coast
Tips for things to do in Albufeira on the Algarve coast! We are currently travelling in...
South in Portugal - from Lisbon to the Algarve coast
After a lovely morning in the sun with our friends Åsa and Sverker in Cascais near Lisbon,...
Lisbon in Portugal - 7 attractions
Lisbon in Portugal is a charming city with bright and pastel-coloured houses, which are worn and...
Cabo da Roca headland - Europe's westernmost point
The cape of Cabo da Roca is Europe's westernmost point, located 30 kilometres west of Lisbon....
Nazaré in Portugal - the city of the seven skirts
Today we're talking about Nazaré in Portugal, located north of Lisbon on the west coast of Portugal. We...
Things to do in Caminha in Portugal - sights and tips
What to do in Caminha, north-west Portugal? Caminha is a small, idyllic holiday town that...
Info and facts about Portugal
- Capital city: Lisbon
- Language: Portuguese
- Residents: 10.3 million (2017)
- Currency: Euro
- Religion: Christianity (mostly Catholicism)
- Flag: The flag of Portugal is red and green, and decorated with the emblem of the Portuguese coat of arms.
Good to know about Portugal
- Price mode: Cheap (cheaper than in Sweden)
- Time difference: -1 hour
- Emergency number: 112
- El: As in Sweden
- Watch out: The high cliffs of the Atlantic coast are great for views, but it's unnecessary to take selfies too close to the edges ...
- Think about: The weather can sometimes be very hot in summer. In winter it can be nice during the day, but chilly in the evening.
Food and drink in Portugal
- Food culture: Portuguese cuisine is an example of Mediterranean cuisine. Olive oil is a staple and food is often flavoured with garlic, oregano, lemon and tomato. In addition, influences from the former colonies have added exotic flavours such as piri-piri, cinnamon, vanilla and saffron.
- National dish: The beloved dish 'bacalhau' is sometimes considered the national dish of Portugal. The dish is made from salted and dried cod, and is said to be prepared in as many ways as there are days in the year. Some common recipes include 'Bacalhau à Brás' (with eggs) and 'Bacalhau assado com batatas a murro' (with new potatoes and onions in the oven).
- Dishes: The dourada fish (sea brake), 'caldeirada de peixe' or 'cataplana' (fish stew), 'amêijoas à bulhão pato' (mussel dish), 'caldo verde' (soup) and 'arroz de pato' (duck risotto).
- Desserts: Rice pudding, Brussels pudding and the pastry 'Pastel de Nata'. They also eat 'farturas', which are similar to the churros found in Spain.
- Wine: Vinho Verde, or green wine, is a young and light wine from one of Portugal's oldest wine regions. The wine is suitable as an aperitif or with light dishes such as fish, seafood or salad.
Accommodation
- Hotel: There are many different types of accommodation to choose from in Portugal, ranging from hotels to apartments. Keep in mind that the Algarve area is very popular and prices rise significantly during the high season. For example, you can search for accommodation on Booking.com.
- Camping: If you are travelling by campervan or camping in another way, read our page on campsites and pitches in Portugal.
Travelling to Portugal
- Flight: Direct flights from Stockholm (Arlanda) to Lisbon with Tap Air Portugal take 4 hours 25 minutes.
- Car: It is also possible to travel to Portugal by car. Driving from Stockholm to Lisbon takes about 37 hours pure driving time.
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