Common Mistakes: 15 Tips for a Trouble-Free Trip to Portugal

Lisbon Portugal

If you’re a first-time visitor to Portugal or a seasoned veteran, many of these simple mistakes happen time and time again. Here’s 15 of the most common mistakes I see visitors make in Portugal, and how to avoid them! 1. Thinking the Couvert is Free One of the most common sources of confusion surrounds the …

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Central Portugal – Exploring Portugal’s Most Diverse Region

Central Portugal - Obidos

Central Portugal can easily be described as one of Portugal’s most diverse regions. Covering everything from the big wave Atlantic coast, to snow peaked mountains and Portugal’s only ski resort. In between you’ll find historic cities hiding UNESCO world heritages sites, fertile river valleys, and tiny villages. All of it well worth taking time to …

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The Carvoeiro Boardwalk – Exploring the Incredible Algar Seco

Carvoeiro Boardwalk Portugal

The Carvoeiro boardwalk is a 570m wooden boardwalk along the top of cliffs near the beach town of Carvoeiro. The boardwalk offers stunning views of the coastline of the central Algarve. It’s an incredible and easily accessible way of exploring the cliff tops, and it’s suitable for all ages. It’s a great feature for anyone …

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Conímbriga: Discover the Roman Ruins of Conimbriga

Conimbriga Portugal

Located a short distance outside the historic city of Coimbra is one of the biggest and most diverse Roman ruins in Portugal. This national monument is just 17km from Coimbra and is well worth a visit for anyone interested in the Roman history of Portugal. Discovering Conimbriga The existence of the ruins was known about …

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