If golden sand beaches with white houses painted with pops of color propped off on cliffsides is your jam… the Algarve is truly a dream come true for you. Tucked away in the southernmost nook of Portugal, the secret of the Algarve has long-since been spilled… but that doesn’t make an Algarve road trip any…
Madeira is an island of breathtaking beauty and captivating charm. Nicknamed the “Island of Flowers”, it boasts a stunning landscape that can be enjoyed in many different ways. From sun-soaked beaches to verdant forests, there’s something for everyone here. 🇵🇹Planning your trip to Madeira in a hurry? Here are my quick picks! 🐋Best Madeira ActivitiesFull-Day…
Off the coast of Morocco, strewn in the Atlantic Ocean amidst its wild winds, you’ll find the Portuguese island of Madeira. Here, you’ll find a diverse landscape — laurel forests, sheer cliff faces, towering waterfalls, and stunning beaches — that makes the volcanic island of Madeira the perfect destination to visit any time of the…
Exploring Portugal on a road trip is one of the best ways to discover the country and reach remote places you wouldn’t otherwise visit. Despite its small size, Portugal overdelivers everywhere: stunning coastal and mountainous landscapes, cities out of a storybook, and picturesque villages tucked away and seemingly untouched by time. Since I lived in…
While all of the Douro Valley is picturesque and stunning, special recognition goes to the lovely town of Peso da Régua in the Alto Douro (‘high Douro’). This lovely winemaking town is a key stop on any Douro Valley visit, whether you’re taking an extended road trip around the region or just popping over for…
When you think of winter vacation destinations in Europe, Porto may not be the first place that comes to mind, but the second-largest Portuguese city has plenty to offer that will surprise you. While Porto may not be the place to go for typical winter activities or the most impressive Christmas markets, it offers quite…
Lisbon has been a hot destination in Europe for a few years now, and the hype continues to draw more visitors. However, while most people visit the city during the summer or shoulder months, visiting Lisbon in winter has several advantages. Most notably, you can avoid the crowds! If you travel to Lisbon from November…
Immersing yourself in the beauty of the Douro Valley is best experienced through a stay at one of the quintas, the famed Douro Valley winery hotels. These traditional Portuguese wine estates offer more than just accommodation; you get to live and breathe the wine culture of the Douro Valley as these properties are also working…
![11 Perfect Things to Do in Porto at Night [2025]](https://eternalarrival.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/porto-at-night-rabelos-shutterstock_270312668-2-768x512.jpg)
Lisbon may have the name recognition, but Porto? Porto has the traditional Portuguese charm: crawling up the hills on either side of the bank of the Douro River, jam-packed with colorful houses on the Porto side and Port wine cellars on the Vila Nova de Gaia side (technically two cities, but with the Dom Luis…
