Portugal Travel Articles

Discover the top 14 must-visit places in the Portuguese Minor Islands and start planning your next adventure!

Discover the top 9 places to see in Portugal and make the most of your trip to this beautiful country.

Discover the top 10 things to do and see in Lisbon for an unforgettable trip to Portugal's vibrant capital city.

Embark on a Douro River Cruise and discover the top 10 ports to visit along the way.

Between March and May and September and October are the best times to visit Portugal. July and August are the hottest months and see the most crowds as they mark the holidays for Portuguese families.

Considered one of the most untamed rivers of Europe, the Douro, stretching from the Atlantic Coast of Portugal into the Iberian heart of Spain, enjoys a longer cruising season than most European rivers due to its relatively southern location on the continent. More months of warm weather and milder winters allow Douro River cruise operators to start in March and run cruises through late November.

Summer is the high travel season in the Mediterranean. The best time to take a Mediterranean cruise, however, is in the spring (May-June) or fall (September-October).

Top ports of call in Portugal include Lisbon and Port, the Azores islands, and the wine region of the Douro Valley where towns and villages like Pinhão and Régua are fun places to sample the ports of the country.