In the East of Portugal, inland and close to the Spanish border is the countryside ‘city’ of Castelo Branco. I say ‘city’ in inverted commas, because, although officially a city, Castelo Branco feels much more like a town, or even a village to some! Here you will find a much more relaxed pace of life […]
Tag Archives: Portugal
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I’m actually writing this blog from Lamego bus station. I stayed for two nights here, waling these streets, visiting the best sites and eating in the gorgeous cafes and restaurants. You will be pleased to know that as it’s just a small town, it’s enough to spend one day in Lamego. Is Lamego worth visiting? Lamego is in my opinion an […]
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I adore Portugal – it’s one of my all time favourite countries. So much so that I want to buy a house there! I know that most visitors head to the Algarve for sun and beaches, which isn’t a bad plan. But although the Algarve is indeed beautiful, much of it is very ‘British’ and ‘touristy’. In […]