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More than Just Day Trips from Lisbon

by Toccara & SamPortugal August 18, 2017July 12, 20210 comments

Prior to embarking on a multi-day cruise to explore the Douro Valley in central Portugal, we spent 2 days in Lisbon and another 2 weeks exploring the surrounding area. This led to our discovery of several fascinating places within a 1-2 hour drive, bus, or train ride of the capital city. Most of the places …

Sao Miguel – A Guide to the Largest Island in the Azores

by Toccara & SamPortugal December 30, 2016January 3, 202018 comments

Guide to São Miguel – Azores, Portugal At 287 square miles (744 sq km), São Miguel is the largest island in the Azores archipelago and is home to more than half of the Azorean population. The Azores is a collection of nine islands located in the Atlantic Ocean 900 miles off the coast of mainland Portugal. This …

Things to Do in Terceira Island – Azores Portugal

by Toccara & SamPortugal December 29, 2016July 12, 202144 comments

Terceira Island was the second and final island we visited during our time in the Azores Portugal. We quickly found out that there are plenty of things to do in Terceira. With a total of 9 islands in the Azores, we’ll definitely be visiting more of these islands off the coast of Portugal in the …

Fascinating Towns to Visit in the Douro River Valley in Portugal

by Toccara & SamPortugal, River Cruising September 16, 2016July 12, 20214 comments

About the Douro River – Portugal’s River of Gold At 557 miles (897 km), the Douro River is one of the major rivers flowing through the Iberian Peninsula, crossing from central-northern Spain into Portugal and terminating into the Atlantic at the bustling city of Porto. With the exception of Porto and a handful of other …

8 Reasons to Take a Douro River Cruise in Portugal with Viking

by Toccara & SamPortugal, River Cruising September 15, 2016September 15, 20164 comments

When the country of Portugal came up on our radar, it was only after a quick research session that we made the definitive decision to visit the Douro River Valley. The pictures we had seen of the area quickly sold us, and just a few months later, we were on a Douro River cruise with …

The Mystical, Magical, Medieval Town of Sintra

by Toccara & SamPortugal, Small Town Adventures September 2, 2016July 12, 20216 comments

Less than an hour’s train ride from the heart of Lisbon is the uniquely enchanting town of Sintra. Not only will you be enthralled by its captivating architecture, you’ll also find that you are completely mesmerized by its lush and colorful surroundings. Sintra is a must-visit destination on your visit to Portugal. Allow us to …

Berlenga Grande, Berlengas: Portugal’s Secret Island

by Toccara & SamExplore The Outdoors, Portugal August 31, 2016April 19, 20182 comments

Portugal is a vast country made up of diverse landscapes. Its scenery is one of the many reasons we fell in love so quickly and why we’ve already been back twice since our initial visit. Due to its location on the Iberian Peninsula, Portugal has a seemingly endless coastline. This coastal country also boasts several …

Obidos Portugal – A Guide to Portugal’s Most Charming Walled City

by Toccara & SamPortugal, Small Town Adventures August 31, 2016September 10, 20214 comments

An hour away from the hustle and bustle of Portugal’s capital city lies the medieval village of Obidos. With direct bus service from the Campo Grande bus station in Lisbon offered several times a day, getting to this delightful town is a cinch. In this post, we’ll share with you how to get to Obidos …