The author describes their experience visiting Nazaré to see its famous giant waves, easily accessible from Lisbon. Despite postponements, they timed their visit with a notable wave forecast, coinciding with the Tudor Nazaré Big Wave Challenge. They enjoyed local seafood dining, explored the town, and appreciated the scenic views, planning future visits.
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Day Trip To Évora from Lisbon
Taking a day trip to Évora from Lisbon is super easy! Évora is less than 2 hours away from Lisbon, and it’s packed with things to see and do. If you have the time, I definitely recommend you take a day trip (or longer) to see this historic town in the heart of the Alentejo […]
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Tomar and the Knights Templar
The family shares their experience exploring Tomar, Portugal, home to the Knights Templar. They recommend visiting the Convent of Christ, a UNESCO site, and the historic Charola chapel. Highlights include local dining options like Taverna Antiqua and Clandestino. Tomar, a charming town, merits more than just a brief stopover.
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A Weekend in Porto
In December 2024, a family revisited Porto, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its rich history and beautiful sights. They enjoyed exploring iconic landmarks like Torre dos Clérigos and the Livraria Lello, while also discovering modern favorites like Mercado do Bolhão. Their experience showcased Porto’s charm and vibrant culture, especially during the holidays.
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Portugal’s Parque Natural das Serras de Aire e Candeeiros: Dinosaurs and Caves
Since moving to Lisbon in 2024, most of our exploring had centered around the city limits because we didn’t have a car. Of course you can still explore Portugal without a car. We’ve taken train trips to Porto, Tomar, Cascais and Sintra, and train travel remains one of our favorite ways of exploring because it’s […]
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Porto, Portugal In Ten Images
Here are my favorite ten images of Porto, Portugal! Porto was our first stop in Portugal after having to put a pause on walking the Camino de Santiago in Spain. Without knowing anything about the city, we booked an apartment for a week. The apartment was located on the banks of the Duoro River with […]
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Lisbon In Ten Images
We visited Lisbon back in 2010 as a last minute decision. Joe and I had been walking the Camino de Santiago for 10 days, and were forced to stop when I got sick. That left us with over 2 weeks free before returning home. It was then that we decided to hop on a bus […]
