A Guide to the Algarve’s Beaches

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The Algarve is home to some of the most beautiful beaches in the world, and that’s no exaggeration. Many Algarve beaches have won awards and accolades from the likes of TripAdvisor, the Michelin Guide, Condé Nast Traveler, and Vogue. There are more than 100 beaches on the Algarve. Some are small, and may even only be … Read more

15+ Companies that offer Campervan Hire in Portugal

A campervan by the cliffs in the Algarve

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If you’ve ever dreamt of spending a week, month, or even longer travelling by campervan then you’re in luck. There are an increasing number of Portuguese and international companies that have campervans for hire in Portugal. Travelling by campervan is a fun way to explore Portugal, and it’s a great way to thoroughly explore the … Read more

16 of the Best Wine Hotels in Portugal

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For wine lovers and oenologists, or those that just like a drink, Portugal has some truly beautiful wine hotels for you to stay in. The majority of these are in and around the Douro wine region in Northern Portugal and the Alentejo but, as wine tourism grows in Portugal, wine hotels are opening up in … Read more

Cost of Living in Porto: The Breakdown

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Porto is one of Portugal’s most beautiful cities, and some would say its most beautiful. Although smaller than Lisbon, it has plenty of great bars, restaurants, shops, and cafés. Most importantly, the cost of living in Porto is much more affordable than Lisbon particularly when it comes to rental and property prices. Porto’s proximity to … Read more

Cost of Living in Lisbon: The Breakdown

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Living in Lisbon is no longer as cheap as it once was, particularly when it comes to rental costs. Although there are more expensive restaurants and coffee shops than there were a few years ago, most of the other living costs have risen in a much less dramatic fashion. It’s still possible to find a … Read more

The Digital Nomad Guide to Porto

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Lisbon has been a digital nomad hotspot for several years now, and Porto is catching up. Porto isn’t as big as Lisbon, and it doesn’t have as big a community of digital nomads, freelancers, and startups, but it’s getting there. It has plenty of great cafés and co-working spaces, a real arty and hipster vibe, … Read more