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Portugal

Personal stories, travel hacks, and travel tips for the top destinations in Portugal. Check them out to get the most out of your trip!

Country Information

Capital

Lisbon

Best Time to Visit

March to May, September to October

Transportation

Trains, Buses, Rental cars, Domestic flights

Language

Portuguese

Population

10,295,909

UNESCO Sites

17

Currency

Euro (EUR)

Famous Cuisine

  • Bacalhau
  • Pastéis de Nata
  • Francesinha
  • Caldo Verde
  • Port wine

Top Attractions

  • Belém Tower
  • Jerónimos Monastery
  • Pena Palace
  • Douro Valley
  • Algarve beaches

Latest Posts

Ponta Da Piedade Scenery

Ponta da Piedade: Words Are Inadequate For This Beauty

The stunning country of Portugal seems to be high on the wish lists of world travelers in recent years, as it’s exploding in popularity. Along with Lisbon’s colorful streets, the Douro Valley’s sweet wine, and the rugged Azores islands, a natural wonder on the Portuguese coast will take your breath away: Ponta da Piedade. Located […]

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Vasco da Gama bridge in Lisbon, Portugal

Ponte Vasco da Gama: The 2nd Longest Bridge in Europe

The Vasco da Gama Bridge (or Ponte Vasco da Gama) was named after the Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama, who discovered the sea route from Europe to India. It was opened in 1998 after three years of construction to relieve congestion on Lisbon’s 25th of April Bridge. It’s the longest bridge in the EU and […]

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