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In brief: What could there possibly be to do in an area known for its beaches during a cold wet December week? Quite a lot! People who visit the eastern Algarve sort themselves out by…

In brief: After the quiet of a 20th century villa converted to Ria Formosa reserve and a 2000-year old Roman villa, we find the buzz of a miniature Bethlehem on the first Christmas eve. When…

In brief: We share our not so secret pleasure at revisiting treasures at three of our favorite museums in Lisbon. For a touch of paradise, they are hard to beat. A secret pleasure known to…

In brief: Artisanal salt production formed Aveiro, but it's the canals and the gondolas that attract people here today. The sea – its exploration and conquest – made Venice. The sea also made Aveiro –…

In brief: Two hundred years ago war left its traces in the middle of Portugal, where now domestication and natural calm prevail. Linhas de Torres - the Lines of Forts Most know that the Russian…

In brief: A river, a love story, and a community spirit flowed into our thoughts from diverse waters around Coimbra. Water is the source of life and sustenance. Near Coimbra, we encountered other diverting qualities:…

In brief: Near Obidos, we found three sources of physical and mental well-being: the hot springs and ceramics of Caldas da Rainha; the surf and sand of Baleal/Peniche; and the rambling outdoor garden of Buddha…

Toward the east of central Portugal, there is hidden treasure to discover amid the hills of a huge limestone-filled geological park (39,000 hectares) with the big name to match, Parque Natural das Serras de Aire…

In brief: Within a few meters walking in central Lisbon, one can turn back the time machine 2000 years, then fast forward to 800 years ago, before returning to recent times, the new city of…

In brief: It's easy to feel liberated and refreshed when the artful streets and hills of Lisbon are available. Alfama tiles The weather is improving. The mood during Portugal’s long lockdown? Well, not as much.…