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1 Week in Lisbon – Our 7-Day Lisbon Itinerary

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Is 7 days in Lisbon too long? Definitely not! It’s a European city that’s full of attractions, cool neighbourhoods and some excellent food and drink spots. Sure, you can visit Lisbon for a long weekend and see the top sites. But to really experience everything the city has to offer; you’ll need 5 days to […]

Visiting The Algarve in October – A Complete Guide

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The Algarve; Portugal’s most popular beach destination, known for its stunning coastline, quaint towns and relaxing holiday atmosphere. It’s a place you can visit during the summer months for a beach holiday and have a lot of fun. However, you might be wondering what it’s like in the autumn shoulder season… Are you thinking of […]

Where to stay in Tavira, Portugal – The best Tavira hotels

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Where to stay in Tavira, Portugal – The best Tavira hotels If you’re considering staying in the quaint town of Tavira in Portugal’s southern Algarve region, you’ve landed on the right blog post. Along with Lagos, Tavira is one of our favourite places to stay in the Algarve. It’s the most romantic and picturesque town, […]

The best places to visit in the Algarve, Portugal

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The best places to visit in the Algarve, Portugal The Algarve is a destination that you can visit time and time again and never be bored! Stay in a different town, explore new beaches and discover a different side to this vast coastal region every time you return. We did exactly this! In our most […]

The best places to stay in Lagos, Portugal – Hotels for every budget

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The best places to stay in Lagos, Portugal – Hotels for every budget Lagos, The Algarve; a quaint, Portuguese town surrounded by some of the country’s best beaches. Located to the west of the Algarve region, this historic region has long been a summer hotspot for those that want some sun, good nightlife and plenty […]

Hiring a car and driving in Madeira

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Hiring a car and driving in Madeira Are you wondering what driving in Madeira is really like? It’s no secret that the island is known as a very unique and sometimes challenging place to drive. Its mountain terrain, winding roads, endless tunnels and dramatic cliff trails are unlike anywhere else in Europe. We’ve driven around […]

Funchal travel guide – The top things to see and do

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Funchal travel guide – The top things to see and do Welcome to our complete Funchal travel guide! After exploring the Madeiran capital many times, we’ve assembled this guide to give you insights on some of the best things to do in Funchal, where to stay, eat, drink, plus plenty of tips and tricks for […]

55 of the Best Things to do in Madeira

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55 of the Best Things to do in Madeira For such a small island, Madeira is packed full of amazing places to see and things to do. It’s a Portuguese destination with a lot of culture and colour and the scenery here really is out of this world! If you’re planning a visit and want […]

Visiting Madeira in November

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Are you thinking of visiting Madeira in November? You’ve come to the right place! In this guide, we share everything you need to know about visiting this unique Portuguese tropical island in the month of November. We take a detailed look at the weather across the island, give recommendations on what to pack, where to […]

A complete guide to Monte Palace Tropical Gardens, Madeira

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A complete guide to Monte Palace Tropical Gardens, Madeira If you’re visiting the beautiful tropical island of Madeira and are planning a trip to the island’s capital, Funchal, you’re going to want to head up high up the mountainside to Monte. Funchal is an extremely picturesque town, best viewed from high up, so what better […]