Jul 4, 2020• by JoExplores
A Quick Guide to Belém, Portugal
If you would like to venture a little bit further out of central Lisbon, the district of Belém is a perfect getaway from a city life. It's located 7 kilometres south-west of Lisbon's centre, at...
Nov 22, 2019• by Tania
What to eat in Porto, Portugal - a Francesinha!
Porto is a coastal city in northwest Portugal which left a deep 'cityprint' on my heart. Although best known for its port wine production, and breath snatching scenery, it has so many other endearing...
Jun 23, 2019• by HALOrent
Lisbon LX Factory: Sunday hippie market, arts center & food
Among the many places you can visit in Lisbon, there is one which is quite hidden from the eye and not many foreigners know about. This new creative island in the ruins of a gigantic abandoned...
Apr 13, 2025• by OurPortugalJourney
Cockburn’s Port Lodge – A Journey Through Time and Flavor
My husband and I enjoy a glass of port now and then, but we had never visited a port house or done a port tasting and guided tour in Portugal. We decided it was time to remedy that. If you're a wine...
Mar 29, 2025• by OurPortugalJourney
Spending Time in the Palácio do Freixo in Porto, Portugal
Facing the banks of the Douro River, the Palácio do Freixo is a national monument that tastefully combines the modern comforts of a 5-star hotel with the elaborate grandeur and detail of...
Mar 1, 2025• by OurPortugalJourney
Buddha Eden Garden in Portugal
The Buddha Eden Garden, is categorized as “wine tourism” and is located on the Quinta dos Loridos wine estate, about a 15-minute drive from Óbidos, Portugal in Bombarral. The Quinta is...