Cascais – Once the preferred destination of European aristocracy:
Cascais, like many coastal Portuguese towns, was once a traditional fishing village.... Read more
Lello Bookshop – Porto Shopping
The Most Beautiful Bookshop in the World!
You’ll hear many people describe the Lello Bookshop as the “most beautiful bookshop in the world”... Read more
A Cataplana Meal in the Algarve
The Flavours of the Algarve:
Portuguese food in the Algarve is more than just grilled sardines and grilled chicken. To get away from the stereo-type... Read more
Portugal: Madeira’s Flower Festival
Madeira’s Flower Festival
Spring is in the air in Europe and along with spring comes the glorious flower festivals. Whereas Chelsea’s annual... Read more
Tour Routes in Portugal
Suggested Tour Routes to see the best destinations in Portugal
Portugal is quite compact and easy to travel around. However, most widely sold tour offerings... Read more
Destinations
Palácio Nacional de Sintra..
Palácio Nacional de Sintra, Sintra, Portugal | Read More
The Gulbenkian has One of the Finest Art Collections in Europe:
Calouste Gulbenkian Museum, Lisbon..
Popularly known as the Gulbenkian, the Calouste Gulbenkian Museum is Lisbon’s premier art museum.
The museum is named after Calouste Gulbenkian, an Armenian oil entrepreneur active in the early 20th century. After making his fortune trading in... [Read more of this review]
Jardim Zoológico de Lisboa..
Jardim Zoológico de Lisboa, Lisbon Zoological Garden, Lisbon Zoo | Read More
If Visiting Lisbon with Kids, Plan on a Visit to the Jardim Zoológico:
Jardim Zoológico de Lisboa..
Small by international standards, Lisbon’s zoo, the Jardim Zoológico de Lisboa (Zoological Garden) nevertheless houses over 2,000 animals ranging over 400 species.
Before visiting the animal enclosures, take a cable car ride and enjoy an aerial... [Read more of this review]
Fado – An Expression of Longing and Sorrow:
Fado by Jose Malhoa
Fado is to Portugal what flamenco is to Spain: a cultural symbol. But there, for the most part, is where the similarities end. While flamenco is fiery and energetic and a combination of music and dance, fado is soulful and heart-wrenching.
This native form of music arose as a confluence... [Read more of this review]
Café with a Palatial View:
Café de Paris, Sintra..
Set in the historic centre of Sintra Vila is the iconic Café de Paris which enjoys fine views of the Palácio Nacional de Sintra (National Palace).
At the Café de Paris, you have a choice of dining on the balcony, the terrace or the fine-dining restaurant with its chandeliers and French style... [Read more of this review]
Seafood at O Farol, Cacilhas, Lisbon
O Farol Restaurant, seafood restaurant, Lisbon | Read More
The Lighthouse is Gone, But the Seafood Brings People Here:
Seafood at O Farol, Cacilhas, Lisbon
Our first night in Portugal and we’re having a seafood treat at “O Farol“, a restaurant in Cacilhas. To get to this restaurant we catch a local commuter ferry from Cais do Sodré, Lisbon’s transport hub, from where buses, the metro,... [Read more of this review]
Purveyor of Ice Cream to Europe’s Royal Families:
Loaded with Santini Ice Cream
We were told that when we get to Cascais, we must have some Santini ice cream, the best in Portugal! The Santinis have been supplying ice cream to generations of the royal family but be forewarned that when we get to the ice cream parlour, the shop is very small,... [Read more of this review]
Portugal Phone Number, Portugal Telephone Code, Portugal Telephone Directory
Finding a phone number for a house or business, or a mobile (cell) phone number in Portugal is quite straightforward. As far as a Portugal telephone directory is concerned, Portugal Telecom (PT) has an effective monopoly.
The Portugal telephone country code is 351, and then... [Read more of this review]
Cheap flights to Faro - Algarve Holidays | Read More
Budget Airlines that fly into Faro:
Following are the budget carriers that offer cheap flights to Faro:
U.K.
Bmibaby
EasyJet
Flybe
Flyglobespan
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Useful facts to help you plan your visit to Portugal
Festivals
Public Holidays
Visas
Health
Time
Electricity
Weights & Measures
Money, Banks etc.
Useful Telephone Numbers
Festivals
Portugal has many festivals and religious holidays that are worth seeing if you have the chance: Calendar
Public and Bank holidays for 2010
1st January –... [Read more of this review]
Palácio Nacional de Sintra..
Fatima Hotel, Fatima
Rua Direita, Obidos' main shopping street
Feira da Ladra - Fleamarket..
Carpet making - Arraiolos
Barcelos Cockerel, Portugal | 
Calouste Gulbenkian Museum, Lisbon..
Jardim Zoológico de Lisboa..
Fado by Jose Malhoa
Café de Paris, Sintra
Seafood at O Farol, Cacilhas, Lisbon
Loaded with Santini Ice Cream
Find a Portugal Phone Number or Telephone Code | 
