Portugal countryside

  If you’re the kind of traveler who prefers tascas over tourist traps, then you should consider Moita as the destination for your next day trip from Lisbon. If you’re in the Portuguese capital, this laid-back town is on the south bank on the Tagus river. Visiting offers an insight into everyday Portugal, complete with…

  Just about an hour north of Lisbon, Peniche is a popular summer destination and an easy day trip that could easily be extended, to the very least, into a full weekend of fun. This coastal town is known for its beaches and powerful waves so, in recent years, similarly to Nazaré, it has become…

  Nazaré is a coastal town on Portugal’s Silver Coast, about 120 kilometers north of Lisbon. Known internationally for its massive waves, it has become a reference point in the world of surfing while still remaining very connected with its fishing traditions. The town is divided into two main areas: the lower town, next to…

  Vendas Novas offers a good intro to the Alentejo, at just about an hour’s drive from Lisbon. If you plan on doing a road-trip there, we would recommend pairing it with other nearby destinations such as Montemor-o-Novo and Arraiolos , for a beautiful mix of history, natural sites and, of course, great Portuguese regional…

  Arraiolos is a charming town in Portugal’s Alentejo region. Ask any Portuguese and they’ll probably tell you that Arraiolos is synonymous with typical carpets, carpete de Arraiolos, but there’s certainly much more to this lovely town than what happens under your feet. Feat photo by Evasões   Photo by Zara Quiroga   Located about…

  We have said it before and we will say it again: Alentejo is an unmissable part of Portugal, even more so for food lovers, as here you’ll find one of Portugal’s most acclaimed regional cuisines. Tucked away in the vast expanses of Alentejo, just an hour from Lisbon, Montemor-o-Novo is a hidden gem begging…

  About an hour’s drive south of the Portuguese capital, Alcácer do Sal is a part of Portugal’s Alentejo region. This historic town has good cultural and gastronomic offerings, making it a perfect day trip destination from Lisbon. Traveling to Alcácer do Sal from Lisbon is straightforward. By car, take the A2 motorway towards the…

  Sandwiched between the very popular Lisbon and Algarve regions, Alentejo might go unnoticed by many foreign visitors. However, this southern region has real charm to it. Its diverse geography ranges from open fields to rugged mountains and breathtaking ocean views. The Baixo Alentejo region is known for its vast, flat plains, and a rural…