Thousands of thrill-seeking daredevils flock to this small Portuguese town every year. Nazaré is one of the meccas of surfing and if you are planning a bit of water frenzy it is, next to Peniche and Ericeira, a must-see point on the map of Portugal. The city is located about 120 kilometers north of Lisbon on the Costa de Prata (Silver Coast). Below I try to present the easiest ways to get to Nazare from Lisbon.
Aveiro is one of the most recognizable places in the north of Portugal. Nicknamed Portugal’s Venice, the city adorns postcards and wins tourist rankings time and time again. Right next to Aveiro is another gem – Costa Nova with its beautiful colorful houses and lovely beach. Below are all the ways to travel from Porto to Aveiro.
Fatima, located 200 kilometers south of Porto, is one of the most visited places in Portugal. More than 6 million pilgrims flock to the town of St. Mary’s apparitions each year. And how to get to Fatima from Porto? Below I analyze each means of transportation – car, bus and train.
This is one of those articles you should read before coming to Portugal, especially if you want to avoid unnecessary stress along the way, avoiding the many toll highways or simply being fined for not paying a toll of 10 times the distance you traveled. You will also find information on what you need to do before entering Portugal with your own car.
Fernando António Nogueira Pessoa (1888-1935) was an extremely versatile artist: poet, writer, philosopher, translator and literary critic. He wrote not only in his native language, but also in English and French.
Lisbon Airport is the largest airport in Portugal, so it is natural that the Humberto Delgado Airport tarmac also receives the most tourists. However, not everyone wants to stay on the Tagus River and chooses to go to the warmer and sandy Algarve. Below is a packet of information on how to get to the south of Portugal most easily.
The true atmosphere of a fishing village can only be found within the sparsely populated coastline. Small, colorful buildings, permeated with the smell of the sea breeze, fresh fish are the quintessence of a typical Portuguese town once engaged in ocean fishing.
In addition to the national emblem and anthem, the flag of Portugal is among the widely known symbols of the country’s statehood in the Iberian Peninsula. This deep-rooted element of the citizens’ identity has changed over the years, and is now an amalgamation of at least several currents, traditions, or national reflections on history.
Tomar, the last stronghold of the Knights Templar, one of the most beautiful monasteries in Portugal and by far the prettiest window in the entire country. The town, located just 150 kilometers from Lisbon, also attracts hundreds of tourists every year for the Festa dos Tabuleiros one of the most beautiful traditional festivals. The mysticism that accompanies the fun fits perfectly with the dozens of myths that have grown up around the settlement. Some speak of hundreds of secret tunnels under the old town, others of great riches hidden by the Knights Templar. In addition, near Tomar is the supposedly haunted castle of Castelo de Almourol, where phantoms beg for forgiveness on St. John’s night.
Portugal’s tax authority has confirmed that both trading cryptocurrencies and “digging” them are exempt from VAT. This is further good news for holders of cryptocurrencies in Portugal – these are also exempt from PIT.