From the Algarve to the Azores, these are the best beaches in Portugal for sunning, swimming, and sand castles.

The hotel’s position affords it panoramic views of the city and the Dom Luis I Bridge (something a hotel in the city centre ...

Flying boats, double points and a three-hour pit stop will bring high-octane sailing drama to Portugal this August as Matosinhos-Porto secured a coveted spot on The Ocean Race Europe route – with ...

During Holy Week (Semana Santa) in this devoted Catholic country, visitors can see numerous religious processions and traditions, observed all around Portugal ... The main religious events in Porto ...

From the sun-drenched beaches of the Algarve to the historic streets of Porto, a holiday in Portugal offers a diverse array of experiences for every traveller. Whether you’re a history ...

Portugal’s Environment and Energy Minister, Maria da Graça Carvalho, has promised emergency action to make sure Fuseta Island has a beach ready for the summer season. After recent storms badly damaged ...

In fact, Praia da Falésia in Algarve, Portugal, is one of the hidden gems in Europe that has been identified as one of the least crowded beach destinations in Europe. Praia da Falésia ...

Various authorities are trying hard today to contain a spill of crude oil, in the early hours of this morning, close to the April 25 bridge. The spill, involving hundreds of litres of fuel, originated ...

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The victory takes Portugal's record champions to 68 points, three clear at the top of the division having played one game more than current title holders Sporting CP in second, while Porto remain ...

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A running trip to Portugal is definitely worthwhile. Thanks to the many coastal cities, such as Lisbon and Porto, you can easily combine participation in a running event with a beach vacation. But you ...