6 reasons to visit Portugal with kids
Like most Brits, my first experience of Portugal was a sunny holiday on the Algarve – as was my daughter’s. But the beaches and sunshine are only a few of the reasons I love visiting Portugal with…
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Portugal’s most unusual attractions – seven quirky favourites
Which country is home to volcanoes, a man-made lake stretching for 250km, an ancient Moorish capital known as Xelb, chapels made of bones, and a bookshop that inspired a best-seller… Admittedly, I’ve given away the answer in…
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Need to know: The Algarve toll road
If you’ve never wondered about the Algarve toll roads, you’re not alone. I’m used to toll roads around Europe – from the UK’s first toll motorway on the way to my parents’ to France’s unexpectedly efficient network…
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The Algarve off the beaten track: Six things you didn’t know
Yes, everyone knows about the sun, the sea, the sand, and the string of cheap flights to the Algarve. But while the more touristy sides are well-trodden, the region has a few secrets if you venture just…
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Where was piri piri chicken invented? The Algarve…
Move over Nando’s. If you’re looking for authentic piri piri chicken, you need to head to Portugal – more specifically, to a sleepy village called Guia in the Algarve. Because, according to commonly accepted wisdom (and the…
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15 incredible day trips from Porto
There’s so much to see and do in Porto with kids that you needn’t worry about getting bored while you’re visiting – but the city also makes a great base to explore further, as these great day…
