Tomar is a wonderful riverside town around 140km north of Lisbon. With its small-town vibe, and incredible UNESCO heritage site – Convento de Cristo, Tomar is a popular day trip for travelers from Lisbon. If you’re planning a trip, what’s the best way to get from Lisbon to Tomar and back again? Lisbon to Tomar …
Uber, the useful but controversial ride hailing app is widely available in Portugal. We think it has many benefits and are regular users of the service, and its rivals ourselves. If you’re new to Uber and its ride sharing rivals this guide will help you find out how to use it in Portugal. Who is …
Planning on travelling to the Algarve and deciding which airport you should fly to? Or, perhaps you want to see what options there are in the Algarve or nearby? Read the complete guide to the Algarve’s airports here! The Algarve has one main international airport in Faro and it’s the only international airport in the …
Should you tip in Portugal? This question probably gets asked weekly and will often spur a heated debate. Why is it such a debate? Well quite simply, the popular areas of Portugal are filled with a mixture of expats, foreign tourists, and local tourists from all over Portugal. Who, understandably, bring and apply their tipping …