Portugal is one of my all time favourite travel destinations and it’s a great place to go solo. Portugal is rich in everything that a culture vulture looks for in travel – art, architecture, museums, old towns, castles and cathedrals. There are phenomenal beaches along the Algarve and silver coast (between Lisbon and Porto) that make for great places of relaxation. And the […]
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Have you ever heard of Vila Real is Portugal? Most travellers overlook many beautiful places along the Douro valley in Portugal in favour of Lisbon and Porto. But, if you have got time on your itinerary, it is worth including some of the smaller and lesser known Portuguese cities such as Braga, Lamego and Vila […]
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Deep in the Douro valley region and hidden away off the usual tourist trail, is the Portuguese city of Vila Real. It is home to the beautiful ‘Casa de Mateus’ – one of the most lavish manor houses in Europe. You might recognise it from the label of the Mateus wine bottle! This stunning 18th […]