22 reasons to make Portugal your next holiday destination

22 reasons to make Portugal your next holiday destination

1. The football Portugal’s unexpected victory at Euro 2016 will ignite interest in a sport that already enjoys semi-religious status across the country. There are bountiful opportunities to watch a game, but for something special head to Estádio Municipal de Braga, a...
Ericeira

Ericeira

A main attraction in Portugal continues to be surfing, and Ericeira is a small fishing village with a big reputation for catching waves. It’s also easy to get to from Lisbon, and while it’s not the closest beach town to the capital, it’s one of the busiest. However,...
Évora

Évora

Considered one of the ‘scarier’ destinations, Évora won’t make you jump and scream at first glance. Actually, it’s another lovely city with a rich history, but it does make a great Halloween destination for one very good reason: the Capela dos Ossos, or Chapel of...
São Miguel

São Miguel

Nearly halfway between the American and Portuguese coasts is the Azorean archipelago and each island is worth a visit. The largest, São Miguel, is the easiest to reach by air, and there’s plenty to see in this rolling green oasis for a thoroughly Azorean experience....