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When you think about moving to Portugal, you may need to consider the paperwork involved with such a big move or the applications that must be applied for to gain residency. You may also need to think about hiring a moving company or an overseas shipper to move your car as well as many other […]
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For a country not known for castles, it’s certainly got its fair share. Dotting the picturesque hilltops, overlooking the countries rivers and plains, there are many fine examples of Middle Age fortifications. Here are nine of our favorites: São Jorge Castle Without a doubt, São Jorge Castle is the most visited castle in Portugal. It’s […]
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Don’t Visit Lisbon Without Trying These Dishes! Portuguese food is about simplicity. Fresh, seasonal ingredients served with the minimum of fuss. Take the seafood as an example. After bringing in the day’s catch, it’s often steamed or grilled and doused in a little olive oil and garlic. That’s it. Here’s 7 dishes you can’t leave […]
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Lisbon Chronicles Built in the seventeenth century as a hunting lodge for the first Marquis de Fronteira, D. João de Mascarenhas, a hero of the Portuguese War of Restoration, this beautiful palace is located on the edge of Parque Florestal de Monsanto, in Largo de São Domingos de Benfica. The Palace was enlarged in the […]
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Clemens Wirth recently went on a trip to Portugal with his girlfriend. He decided to bring along his camera and drone to take some pictures. The result is Limbo: A Tiny Portugal Coast Story. Enjoy! Limbo from Clemens Wirth.
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24 Hours in Braga Although often overlooked in favour of Porto and Lisbon, Braga has much to offer as a tourist destination in its own right. As well as being the epicentre of religious life in Portugal, with the oldest diocese in the country, it’s also one of the most ancient cities in the whole […]
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Portugal has an excellent history when it comes to food. For some of the best places to eat, check out Luke Charny’s article “The Best Places to Eat in Lisbon” for Yettio Travel Magazine. [supsystic-gallery id=5 position=center]
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Lisbon’s trams are one of the most popular ways to tour the city. However, the complicated routes can confuse even the savviest tourist. Check out Luke Charnay’s article How to Ride Tram 28 in Lisbon for Yettio Travel Magazine to get the tips and tricks on how to ride Lisbon’s most popular tram. [supsystic-gallery id=4 position=center]
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Who says you can’t combine “luxury” and “package tour” in the same sentence? Meet Portugal.com’s Exclusive Expeditions. This category of first-class tour packages delivers effortless booking, world-class accommodations and an intimate group size. The result? A high-touch, maximum-luxury, authentically Portuguese journey through the country’s most captivating regions with the following attributes: Intimate Group – […]
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