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The Best Way to See Portugal’s Alentejo Region


August 7, 2017 9:46 am by Fernando Porta

Wide-open vistas, centuries-old villages, and rustic luxury hotels await all visitors here, but for a truly unrivaled experience of this picturesque region south of Lisbon, hop on a bike. Know more […]

 

Hilly Lisbon launches electric bike share system in bid to solve congestion


August 7, 2017 8:36 am by Fernando Porta

Madrid has its scheme, while Muswell Hill’s never happened. Hilly cities from Rome to Rio will be watching as Lisbon starts e-bike hire. Know more here…

 

Lisbon city guide: what to see plus the best bars, restaurants and hotels


July 10, 2017 9:42 am by Fernando Porta

Portugal’s capital is bursting with culture and great places to eat, stay and party – and it’s the cheapest city break destination in western Europe. Know more…

 

Great restaurants in Lisbon: readers’ tips


July 7, 2017 9:44 am by Fernando Porta

Lisbon is teeming with fresh (and cheap) seafood, tapas and exotic dishes from Portugal’s colonial past. But it’s not just the food – our readers are wowed by the ambience […]

 

Bourdain’s Field Notes – Porto – Explore Parts Unknown


June 30, 2017 1:53 pm by Fernando Porta

The area around the city of Porto in Portugal was one of the very first places I ever made a television show—back in Cook’s Tour days. I had no idea […]

 

Portugal’s Alentejo Region


June 30, 2017 9:49 am by Fernando Porta

Deserted beaches, dolphin-watching boat trips, medieval towns and a flourishing wine production all combine to make the Alentejo Region one of Portugal’s most attractive travel destinations. Saber mais…

 

Can’t Skip Portugal


June 14, 2017 11:17 am by Fernando Porta

How would you like to feel today? Cheerful? Energetic? Creative? Inspired? Or adventurous? The time for visiting Portugal is now. Don’t put off till tomorrow, to another life, what can […]

 

Discovering Portugal’s wild side


June 12, 2017 2:46 pm by Fernando Porta

For unspoilt countryside, top camping, hiking, wild swimming, plus great local food and wine – and all doable in a weekend from the three main airports – try one of […]

 

The best of rural Portugal: readers’ travel tips


June 12, 2017 2:44 pm by Fernando Porta

Lush mountains, meandering rivers and hilltop villages await visitors to Portugal’s understated countryside. But where’s best place to stay, eat and enjoy a vinho verde? Our tipsters have the gen. […]

 

Priority for children’s rights: The ‘KidsRights Index’


June 12, 2017 10:34 am by Fernando Porta

The ‘KidsRights Index’ measures the implementation of children’s rights around the world. This year’s ranking documents a positive overall trend. Yet, the study also contains some surprising results. Eight European […]

 



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