All our experiences in Portugal
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The golden churches of Porto
The churches of Porto are something very special. Discover the golden churches of Porto, one that is a little better known and one that we would almost call an insider tip.
All our experiences in Portugal
Harry Potter in Porto?
I can’t tell you how many times I’ve seen the Harry Potter films and how many times I’ve read the books in English and German. The stories are always exciting for me, so I was all the more excited to follow in Harry Potter’s footsteps in Porto.
Livraria Lello – the most famous bookshop in Porto
There are places that are so hyped that you are not sure whether they are really worth seeing or just cleverly marketed. So we were very unsure whether we really wanted/should visit the Livraria Lello in Porto….
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Fantastic view from the tower of the Igreja dos Clérigos
We stand on the street and look up to the top of the Clérigos Tower, one of the most beautiful viewpoints in Porto. Porto’s landmark is one of the sights that no one should miss.
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Drinking port wine in Porto
What would a stay in Porto be without port wine – not complete! Discover the best port wine cellars in Porto, taste a wide variety of port wines and enjoy the vibrant life of the city.
Cemeteries in Porto: silent witnesses to history
The picturesque city of Porto, famous for its winding streets, historic buildings and unmistakable port wine. It also holds lesser-known treasures hidden deep within its soil: the cemeteries in Porto.
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Viewpoint from the roof of Porto Cathedral
Porto Cathedral sits high above the banks of the Douro. It is not only the city’s main church, but also offers visitors a wonderful view of the Douro.
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A royal insight into Porto’s trading past – the Palácio da Bolsa
The impressive neoclassical façade of the Palácio da Bolsa is not just tempting me to visit this building. There is a long queue at the ticket office hoping to get a ticket for the guided tour. Unfortunately, the next English tour is only 3 hours later and so we decide to just go along at the next opportunity. The building is just as beautiful in Spanish!
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A day in Aveiro
“Venice of Portugal” – it just sounds like a place you shouldn’t miss. We took the train to Aveiro for a day trip in beautiful sunshine.
Hike along the Douro to the sea
Our hike along the Douro begins below the Ponte D. Luis I directly on the banks of the river. The weather is just too nice for a city tour – we want to get to the sea!
Port wine tour in the Douro Valley
A stay in Porto without a port wine tour in the Douro Valley, the region where the inimitable port wine is produced, is unimaginable. Here, one producer follows the next, you stop off and enjoy.
4 places to visit in Boavista (Porto)
The upscale Boavista district in Porto is mainly known as a residential area. However, it is also home to some remarkable cultural sites such as the Casa da Música, which is housed in a modern and distinctive building.
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The 11 most beautiful sights in Braga
For a day trip to Braga, we boarded the train in Porto in beautiful weather. The trip takes about 1 hour and gave us the opportunity to pick out the most important information and sights in Braga.
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11 Restaurant tips for Porto
The food in Porto is wonderfully varied and you can find restaurants in every price range. It is always worthwhile to go to the side streets and take a look at the small restaurants.
10 Sights in Coimbra
Welcome to Coimbra, the capital of Portugal … not the current capital, but the capital of the years 1139 to 1256. 48 hours in Coimbra were barely enough for us to discover the lively student city properly.
Streetart Tour in Porto
We have discovered some beautiful street art images during our forays through Porto and have compiled them into a “Street Art Tour in Porto”. On this tour, there are not only colourful walls to see, but also creative installations and some of the works are even by well-known urban artists.
Porto can also do beer and not just port!
Porto is known for its wine. But is there also good beer there? We went in search of craft beer in Porto and discovered some great breweries.
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Walk on the beach in Espinho
A sunny and windy day was announced, just the right weather for a trip from Porto to Espinho. The small Portuguese town is located directly on the Porto-Aveiro railway line and is ideal for a relaxing break.
Portuguese Center for Photography – free and worth seeing
In a large, already from the outside very impressive building in the center of Porto, is today the Portuguese Center for Photography. The visit is free of charge and was a little insider tip for us.
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7 tips for rainy days in Lisbon
Rain in Lisbon and no desire to sit in the hotel? No problem! There is so much to discover in Lisbon that there is enough variety even in bad weather.
Parque de Serralves – Art and nature united
Parque de Serralves is located in the urban area of Porto. It is one of the first artistically designed gardens created in Portugal in the first half of the 20th century.
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5 most beautiful viewpoints in Lisbon
The viewpoints in Lisbon offer their visitors something very special – nowhere is the view the same and everywhere the impressions are simply unique.
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Tramway Museum in Porto – “Museu do Carro Eléctrico”
The Tramway Museum in Porto is one of the most beautiful tramway museums in the region. It is located directly on the banks of the Douro River in a historic power station.
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The best 8 museums in Lisbon
The variety of museums in Lisbon is impressively large. Museums in Lisbon are offered on a wide variety of themes, whether trams and carriages or history and culture – there is something for every taste.
4 great cafés in Porto
Walking through the streets of the city, the countless bakeries and cafés in Porto immediately catch the eye. Most of them are quite small shops with a few seats.
UNESCO World Heritage Site: Mosteiro dos Jerónimos
The Hieronymite Monastery or Mosteiro dos Jerónimos is located in Lisbon’s Belém district. It has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1983. You should not miss a visit to the site when you go on a city trip to Lisbon.
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Matosinhos – a walk by the sea
The city of Matosinhos merges seamlessly into the city of Porto as you walk along the coast, there is no city boundary to be seen and no signs to indicate this.
Padrão dos Descobrimentos – Viewpoint and Monument
One of the most impressive monuments in Lisbon is the Padrão dos Descobrimentos, right on the banks of the Tagus. What many visitors don’t know, however, is that it is also one of the most beautiful viewpoints in the city.
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Canned Sardines – Visit to the Pinhais Canning Factory
If you are out and about in Porto, you will come across shops that only sell sardines in tins and even in the supermarkets there is a huge range of fish in tins. During our visit to the Pinhais cannery, we investigated the question – how does the fish get into the can?
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Castelo de São Jorge – Viewpoint over Lisbon
The Castelo de São Jorge is located high above Lisbon and offers an excellent view over the city. You can visit the fortress and castle ruins daily.
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Porto.Card – is the city’s official City Pass worth it?
In Porto, as in many other popular tourist cities, there is the possibility to make your vacation a little cheaper with a Citypass. But is it worth buying the Porto.Card?
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Museu Nacional do Azulejo – Portuguese ceramic tiles
Anyone traveling in Portugal will always come across the beautiful tiles and tiles in a variety of places. The Portuguese azulejos have a long tradition and in the Museu Nacional do Azulejo you can make an interesting journey of discovery.
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WOW! What a visit to the World of Wine
The World of Wine is located in the new cultural quarter in Porto / Gaia. Here, in the old warehouses of the wine producers, a modern complex with museums and restaurants has been created.
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Experiência Pilar 7 – Viewing platform on the Ponte 25 de Abril
Hardly any other building has captivated us as much as the Ponte 25 de Abril. We walked across the bridge on our first visit to the city, but this time we were drawn to a breathtaking viewing platform, the Experiência Pilar 7.
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Estádio do Dragão – Stadium Tour and the FC Porto Museum
Portugal is a football nation that is almost more enthusiastic about its teams than many other countries are. Anyone who visits Porto without having had contact with the city’s most famous club and the Estádio do Dragão has missed out.
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Museu da Carris – the Tram Museum in Lisbon
The Lisbon Tram Museum is located under the 25 Abril bridge in the middle of the Companhia Carris de Ferro de Lisboa premises. The exhibition is not particularly large, but it has a special feature.
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World of Wine – WOW Porto
In Vila Nova de Gaia, in the middle of the old warehouses of the port wine merchants, the WOW Porto has been created. A cultural center that with museums and restaurants is a popular destination in the city.
Arco da Rua Augusta – Viewpoint over the Praca do Comércio
At the edge of the large Praca do Comércio stands a triumphal arch that forms the entrance to the historic old town. On the Arco da Rua Augusta is one of the most beautiful viewing platforms in the city.
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Is the LisboaCard worth it?
A city weekend can be expensive, especially if you like to visit museums and use public transport a lot. Is it worth buying the LisboaCard to save some money?
Museu Nacional dos Coches – a glimpse into the magnificent world of carriages
The National Carriage Museum in Lisbon is one of the most visited museums in the city, with about 400,000 visitors. On display is a unique collection of carriages from all over the world.
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The Art Inn Lisbon
In Rossio, one of the most popular and lively areas of Lisbon, “The Art Inn Lisbon” is located directly in a shopping street. The ideal starting point for exploring the city.
Lisbon Pub Crawl
For most holidaymakers, Portugal is associated with wine. But there is also very good Portuguese beer and the craft beer scene in Lisbon has developed steadily in recent years. We tested craft beer in Lisbon on a pub crawl.
From Cherry liqueur to Pudding tartlets – culinary discoveries in Lisbon
Food in Lisbon – what is typically portuguese and where did it get to us so during our stay in Lisbon.
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Cape St. Vincent
The Cape St. Vincent is located near Sages in Portugal. It marks the south-western tip of the European mainland.
Algarve – a small video
Watch a video and discover the Portuguese Algarve coast. We have summarized small impressions of our trip.
Top 5 most beautiful excursion destinations in the Algarve
We would like to introduce our Top 5 of the most beautiful excursion destinations in the Algarve. The Algarve is a region on the south coast of Portugal. It is one of the 7 Portuguese regions.
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Travelling by car to Faro and Loulé
We hired a car to drive through the surrounding areas for a bit. We chose Faro as the main destination, but on the way back we spontaneously stopped off at Loulé.
Lagos – a sightseeing tour
Lagos is a port town in the Algarve about 30 km east of Cape St Vincent. On our way back from the south-western point of Europe, there was time for a flying visit.
Monchique Mountains
The Monchique Mountains are located in the west of the Algarve and have been named after the main town of Monchique. The highest peak is Fóia mountain with 902 meters.
Silves – a short visit
Silves is a relatively small town. It is situated on the picturesque river Arade. Silves is the oldest town in the Algarve, where the existence of colonies of the Phoenicians and Kathagers from the fourth century B.C.E was proven.
Walks in the hotel area on the coast of the Algarve
Only sitting around in the hotel is too boring. The surrounding area can be explored on long walks along the coast of the Algarve. We have learned to love the steep coast of Portugal.
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Hotel Pestana Viking – Portugal / Algarve
The Hotel Pestana Viking is located on a plateau above a small bay which is ideal for swimming. From here you have a beautiful view over the coast of Portugal.
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Pena Palace – the most colourful palace I’ve ever seen
After a short train ride from Lisbon, you reach Sintra, the town with the most colourful palace I have ever seen – the Pena Palace.
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Get on track of tiled art in Lisbon
Walking through the streets of Lisbon, it is noticeable that many houses’ facades do not have the usual look, but are decorated with beautiful tiles.
Walk across the Ponte 25 de Abril
The Ponte 25 de Abril or bridge of the 25th April is one of the landmarks of Lisbon. Large and proud it crosses the Tagus, but crossing the Ponte 25 de Abril by foot is almost impossible.
Walk on the Expo site of 1998
Modern Lisbon can be found on the former Expo site of 1998 in the Parque das Nações (National Park). Modern architecture, the Oceanarium, an underground tile gallery, a shopping centre, cafes, restaurants, walkways and cycle paths along the Tagus were built on about 340 ha.
LX Factory – From factory to tourist attraction
The LX Factory is located halfway between Belém and the city centre, below Ponte 25 de Abril (Bridge of the 25th April). Ideal for a short pit stop on the way back from Belém.
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4 Tips for Belém – Lisbon
Belém is not really in walking distance from central Lisbon. We had therefore decided to travel by one of the regional trains.
Insider tip for Lisbon – The aqueduct, water supply of the city
When talking about a holiday in Lisbon, usually a list of the same “standard” sights comes up. True Insider tip for Lisbon are rare. However, we found our secret tip for Lisbon – and it has to do with water.
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My first time – as a participant at the Lisbon Mini-Marathon
We spontaneously decided to join the Lisbon Mini-Marathon. Was it worth it?
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Praça de Touros do Campo Pequeno – a bullfighting arena
There actually still is bullfighting in Lisbon. I must have looked quite astonished when a member of staff at the entrance of the small museum said this to me.
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Through Lisbon with a free-guided tour
It became a habit of ours to join a free-guided tour through the cities that we visit on one of the first days. Prior to the trip I searched the internet and found two providers in Lisbon.
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We fly to Lisbon!
Before we set off for Lisbon, we first gathered some information and then jumped head first into the preparations for the trip. From “how do we get there” to “where are we going to staying” all the way to “is it worth going there in March”.
What we didn’t do in Lisbon ..
…and why! The same tourist attractions are mentioned again and again in the various travel guides and blogs that I read.
The Quinta da Regaleira: An impressive building in Sintra
We were ready for the trip before we made our way to the Quinta da Regaleira, and we were so pleased to see it in person. We learned that it was worth it, and the archeitecture was gorgeous.
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From Lisbon to Sintra
While we were getting ready for our holiday in Lisbon pictures from Sintra always seemed to come back to us. This is especially true of the colorful and gorgeous Pena Palace. For this reason we decided to plan a day trip to Sintra.
Lutecia Smart Design Hotel in Lisbon
The Lutecia Smart Design Hotel is located in Lisbon in a residential area of Areeiro. We stayed there for nine days as long term guests. Most guests only stay for one or two nights.
The Lisbon Oceanarium – Wonder, Beauty and Awe
This is nothing like watching a nature show on television; this is an awe-inspiring experience. The sharks with their deadly calm, that slow moving search but you know they can strike with incredible speed and power.
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