Portugal

Lissabon

Lisbon’s Top Off the Beaten Path Attractions

7 February, 2018

Lisbon, the beautiful, understated capital of Portugal, has become an increasingly appealing place to visit. Bleached white limestone buildings line an intricate warren of alleyways, perfect for exploring, while traditional architecture stands proud alongside more contemporary offerings. As yet not overrun by the throngs of tourists seen in so many other beautiful cities, Lisbon remains true to itself and is the perfect place for the culture loving couple to explore, especially if getting off the beaten path is a priority.

The Algarve: The Big Facts

8 January, 2018

Wondering when the sun will next grace us with its presence in these dreary winter months? Although you could keep staring at the grey, overcast sky, obsessively check the weather forecast and plead with the unrelenting weather gods, we have a solution that yields reliable results: chasing after the sun by jetting south! If you’re ready to fuel up on a few months’ supply of Vitamin D on a relaxing getaway, there’s arguably no better destination than Portugal’s Algarve. Why, you ask? Travel Republic’s infographic has the inside scoop. Fundamental Fun Facts First and foremost, The Algarve is conveniently located

Portimao

Portimão Shore Excursions

8 September, 2017

The south coast of Portugal stretches for more than 150 km from Cape St. Vincent in the west towards the border with Spain in the east. It is home to a spectacular coastline of golden beaches and many remarkable rock formations. Its mild year-round climate and excellent tourism infrastructure attracts over seven million tourists to its shores every year with most of them arriving through the airport of Faro on the east coast. The region is particularly popular with golfers thanks to more than 25 top-class courses which make the Algarve one of Europe’s top destinations for golfing holidays. Cruise

Lisboa

48 Hours in Lisbon

5 September, 2017

There’s so much to see and do in Portugal’s mesmerising capital that you could return over and over again and always discover something new. But that’s not to say that a weekend break to Lisbon isn’t perfectly long enough to fall in love with this vibrant city of fado music, gastronomic delights and stunning historic architecture. It may be a tall order, but two days is plenty of time to scratch the surface of Lisbon and discover a thousand reasons to return. A weekend break can sometimes turn into a race against time, and that is no way to really

Discover the Pearls of Portugal: Faro Airport to Albufeira

31 August, 2017

Picture it: you’re flying low over Portugal’s Algarve region, marvelling at the beauty of the baby blue coastline, golden sands, medieval architecture and gorgeous greenery below you. Although you’re spending your sunny holiday in Albufeira, a picturesque fishing village, you’re determined to scratch your travel itch and explore the area’s many cultural and natural highlights that you saw from the plane. Fortunately, you’ve booked Shuttle Direct’s private taxi service to drive you from Faro Airport to Albufeira, a 40-minute rouFarote that will take you past some of the prettiest and most fascinating sights that deserve a visit during your stay

Cascais

Cascais: The Town of Kings and Fishermen

9 August, 2017

In the nineteenth century, King Fernando II of Portugal visited Cascais and declared it his favourite summer retreat. Since then, many well-heeled Lisboetas have travelled to this fishing village on the Atlantic coast to enjoy its elegant seaside charm. Today, the resort still draws crowds from and around Lisbon, who come here for the golden-sand beaches, beautiful architecture, elegant eateries, lively bars and charming cafés. But the Portuguese couldn’t keep this stylish seaside resort a secret forever. The summer months now see a stylish international crowd descend on the cobbled streets and modern marinas of this most regal of fishing

Alvor

Child-Friendly Activities in Alvor | A Family Travel Guide

3 July, 2017

Alvor is a fishing village, located on the banks of the river Rio Alvor in the southern region of Portugal. While you will love its beautiful setting, with paved paths and palm trees lining its riverfront, your little ones will be enthralled by the array of activities for them to do under Portugal’s warm sunshine. The riverfront is a bustling area full of life to entertain your kids. After they’ve finished admiring the fisherman as they dock their boats, there are plenty of beaches for them to play on and many coves for them to explore. Even in the summer

Sagres

Surfing in Sagres: What to Bring, What to Expect and More!

6 June, 2017

Sagres is the place to be this summer if you are craving a surfing break. This is thanks to the superb beaches to the south of Portugal in the famed Algarve region and the cool atmosphere found here. Of course there are all kinds of aspects to consider when jetting off on a surf holiday, so today I will be running through everything you need to know for catching the curl in Sagres and making the most of your trip. Find out about the 4 best beaches in Sagres here. Why Sagres? “Why Sagres?” I hear you cry. Well, I

Business Travel: A Guide to Lisbon

24 May, 2017

Apart from its obvious charms – great weather, beautiful architecture and fascinating history – Portugal’s capital is emerging from the economic downturn of recent years as somewhat of a creative force. In fact, the hip, creative industries springing up all over the city are part of a government initiative, and this mini-Renaissance is, in part, responsible for an upsurge in the appeal of the city as a corporate destination.

I absolutely love coming to Lisbon. The city has a very cool, positive vibe with a focus on innovation and new technologies. All in all it’s pretty inspiring, so if you do find yourself heading there on business I hope my tips are helpful.

Lagos

Love Surf? Head to Lagos

20 May, 2017

Surf’s up! Summer is finally here and this means that now is the time to start planning your next surfing adventure. This year I’m recommending Lagos in Portugal’s sunny Al-garve region as this cool town has fantastic beaches, great surfing opportunities and a thriving surfer community. It is also a beautiful part of the world with a scorching climate! What could be better?

Looking for a great meal after a day on the beach? Read our guide to the cuisine of Lagos here.

Here is all you need to know about catching the curl in Lagos this summer.

Albufeira

Albufeira: A Teenage Watersports Wonderland

10 May, 2017

Getting from the airport to the hotel with a family in tow can be a little stressful, so take the easy option and book a Shuttle Direct transfer online before you even leave home. As the leading provider of private and shuttle transfers in Europe and North Africa, Shuttle Direct offers group or private transfers across a wide range of holiday destinations so wherever you’re going, they’ll deliver you to exactly where you want to be.

Lissabon

Lisbon Shore Excursions

2 May, 2017

During the 15th and 16th centuries Portuguese sailors were at the forefront of maritime exploration which is generally referred to as ‘the Age of Discovery’. During this period Vasco da Gama sailed around Africa then across to India, later still Pedro Álvares Cabral discovered Brazil which remains South America’s only Portuguese-speaking country. The booty acquired from such expeditions created vast wealth for Portugal which was invested in making Lisbon one of Europe’s most monumentally spectacular cities. Unfortunately, many of the grandest buildings constructed during this period were destroyed during the Great Lisbon Earthquake of 1755.

A Practical Guide to Taking Teenagers to Vilamoura

17 April, 2017

If you’re looking for old-world charm, historic sights and pretty fishing villages then the exclusive modern, purpose-built resort of Vilamoura in Portugal is probably not going to be for you. But, let’s be honest, how many teenagers do you know who are likely to complain that a resort doesn’t have enough culture and character for them?

What Vilamoura has instead is a huge range of tourist-based services and activities all designed to keep even the most demanding teen happy.

From water parks and jet skiing to marine parks and paintballing, there are so many things to do here for your young adults that they might not even find the time to post it all on social media. (But what are the chances?)

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