To experience fado, the mournful folk music born of Lisbon’s oldest neighbourhoods, is to tap into centuries of history and ...

Ancient villages, untouched beaches, and a charming simplicity make this hidden Portuguese region a captivating destination ...

Guimarães is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and considered the birthplace of Portugal. A day trip to Guimarães from Porto takes ...

Active city breaks have never been more popular, with an increasing array of creative and eye-catching options. What’s ...

They are retired and decided to spend a month in Vila Nova de Gaia, home of Port wine and just across the river from Porto.

Intrepid Travel offers the eight-day Portugal Real Food Adventure, from £2,650 per person, including a farm stay, cookery class, tastings and visits to producers, plus two days in Lisbon.

In a city dominated by independent hotels, Porto offers a plethora of unique and interesting boutique places to stay. From converted warehouses and 19 th -century palaces to properties in and ...

A surge of innovative openings in the wake of the pandemic has injected new glamour into the romantic port city’s hotel scene. In Portugal, hoteliers are putting lesser-known neighbourhoods like ...

To learn about port and Portuguese winemaking in general, start at the Museu do Douro in Peso da Régua, where a map of the river shows the area’s many growers and vineyards.

In Portugal’s wild northern borderlands, survival and spirituality go hand in hand with the changing seasons, as they have for millennia. A road trip through its remote reaches uncovers pagan ...

Portugal’s unsung region of Alentejo is perfect for soft adventures. From horse-riding and beekeeping to kayaking under a dazzling night sky, here’s how to make the most of the area in two days.

19. Douro Line, Portugal Best for: wine Route: Porto to Pocinho Journey time: three hours & 15 minutes ...