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Portugal is a country steeped in tradition, from its food and wine to its architecture, music, and handmade crafts. While some traditional crafts have become endangered, pottery and ceramics have stood the test of time to become a symbol of Portuguese artistry. From north to south, you will find artisans spinning their wheels to create …
Around 45 minutes south of Lisbon is the Sado Estuary, home to Portugal’s only population of resident dolphins. Watching them in their natural habitat is a truly unique activity that can be done nowhere else in Portugal. In fact, it’s one of only five places in Europe where you can observe a pod of resident …
Feira da Ladra is one of Lisbon’s most famous flea markets which opens every Tuesday and Saturday. The literal translation of its name is the Thieves’ Market, but rest assured this is a safe, regulated and well-regarded flea market in Lisbon. This is one of my favourite Saturday morning activities and I’ve been multiple times. …
The western Algarve is more rugged and windswept than both the central Algarve and the eastern Algarve. Once you move away from the resort towns and villages, the wild west Algarve is a place that attracts a bigger mix of surfers, walkers, and naturalists than holiday makers and your typical tourists. Much of the coastline …