--- title: Blog - TourTailors | Portugal Trails (34) description: (34) --- [![Self-guided by Local Experts](https://blog.tourtailors.com/hubfs/tourtailors.svg)](https://www.tourtailors.com/) [![Self-guided by Local Experts](https://blog.tourtailors.com/hubfs/TourTailors_Logo_Cores.png)](https://www.tourtailors.com/) - [WHAT YOU WILL GET](https://tourtailors.com/what-you-will-get/) - [HOW IT WORKS](https://tourtailors.com/how-it-works/) - [TOUR IDEAS](https://tourtailors.com/tours/) - [TRAVEL GUIDE](https://tourtailors.com/travel-guide/) - [ABOUT US](https://tourtailors.com/our-purpose/) - [BLOG](https://blog.tourtailors.com) - [WHAT YOU WILL GET](https://tourtailors.com/what-you-will-get/) - [HOW IT WORKS](https://tourtailors.com/how-it-works/) - [TOUR IDEAS](https://tourtailors.com/tours/) - [TRAVEL GUIDE](https://tourtailors.com/travel-guide/) - [ABOUT US](https://tourtailors.com/our-purpose/) - [BLOG](https://blog.tourtailors.com) - [CONTACT US](https://tourtailors.com/contact-us/) [CONTACT US](https://tourtailors.com/contact-us) This is a search field with an auto-suggest feature attached. - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. # Blog #### Portugal Trails ### Recent Posts #### [SICILY: A LAND OF CONTRASTS, WHERE MOUNTAINS MEET THE SEA](https://blog.tourtailors.com/sicily-a-land-of-contrasts-where-mountains-meet-the-sea) Italy [![](https://blog.tourtailors.com/hubfs/SICILY%20A%20LAND%20OF%20CONTRASTS%20WHERE%20MOUNTAINS%20MEET%20THE%20SEA/Featured.jpg)](https://blog.tourtailors.com/sicily-a-land-of-contrasts-where-mountains-meet-the-sea) The largest and most [captivating island in the Mediterranean, Sicily](https://tourtailors.com/tours/sicily-coastal-wonders/), is without a doubt a land of remarkable contrasts, where ancient history, jaw-dropping vistas, pristine beaches, natural wonders, delicious cuisine,... [Read More](https://blog.tourtailors.com/sicily-a-land-of-contrasts-where-mountains-meet-the-sea) #### [10 HISTORIC BUILDINGS IN PORTUGAL YOU MUST VISIT](https://blog.tourtailors.com/10-historic-buildings-in-portugal-you-must-visit) Portugal [![](https://blog.tourtailors.com/hubfs/10%20HISTORIC%20BUILDINGS%20IN%20PORTUGAL%20YOU%20MUST%20VISIT/Featured.jpg)](https://blog.tourtailors.com/10-historic-buildings-in-portugal-you-must-visit) Founded in 1139, [Portugal is one of the oldest countries in Europe](https://tourtailors.com/tours/highlights-of-portugal/), with the recognition of Afonso Henriques as the first King of Portugal. But it was only in 1179 that Pope Alexander III acknowledged Portugal's... [Read More](https://blog.tourtailors.com/10-historic-buildings-in-portugal-you-must-visit) #### [N2 - PORTUGAL’S OWN ROUTE 66](https://blog.tourtailors.com/n2-portugals-own-route-66) Portugal [![](https://blog.tourtailors.com/hubfs/N2%20-%20PORTUGAL%E2%80%99S%20OWN%20ROUTE%2066/N2%20-%20Portugal%E2%80%99s%20own%20Route%2066%20-%20FEATURED.jpg)](https://blog.tourtailors.com/n2-portugals-own-route-66) If you consider yourself to be a wanderlust-filled adventurer, you will be pleased to know that Portugal has its own Route 66! And a picturesque journey along the enchanting N2 Portuguese road might be just what you... [Read More](https://blog.tourtailors.com/n2-portugals-own-route-66) #### [ALONG THE RUTA DE LA PLATA: FROM GIJÓN TO SEVILLE](https://blog.tourtailors.com/along-the-ruta-de-la-plata-from-gijón-to-seville) Spain [![](https://blog.tourtailors.com/hubfs/ALONG%20THE%20RUTA%20DE%20LA%20PLATA%20FROM%20GIJON%20TO%20SEVILLE/Along%20the%20Ruta%20de%20la%20Plata%20-%20FEATURED.jpg)](https://blog.tourtailors.com/along-the-ruta-de-la-plata-from-gijón-to-seville) If you enjoy driving and discovering crucial points of historical, cultural, and gastronomic interest, get ready for a week (at least) passing through the historic route that crosses [Spain](https://blog.tourtailors.com/5-reasons-to-visit-spain)! We are talking about the... [Read More](https://blog.tourtailors.com/along-the-ruta-de-la-plata-from-gijón-to-seville) #### [MILAN AND THE LAKES - A PERFECT BLEND OF URBAN CHARM AND NATURAL SPLENDOR](https://blog.tourtailors.com/milan-and-the-lakes-a-perfect-blend-of-urban-charm-and-natural-splendor) Italy [![](https://blog.tourtailors.com/hubfs/MILAN%20AND%20THE%20LAKES%20-%20A%20PERFECT%20BLEND%20OF%20URBAN%20CHARM%20AND%20NATURAL%20SPLENDOR/Milan%20and%20the%20Lakes%20-%20A%20perfect%20blend%20of%20urban%20charm%20and%20natural%20splendor%20-%20FEATURED.jpg)](https://blog.tourtailors.com/milan-and-the-lakes-a-perfect-blend-of-urban-charm-and-natural-splendor) Get ready to embrace the captivating fusion of urban sophistication and natural grandeur, as you explore idyllic villages, resplendent gardens, and pristine waters that grace this breathtaking region! Aside from... [Read More](https://blog.tourtailors.com/milan-and-the-lakes-a-perfect-blend-of-urban-charm-and-natural-splendor) #### [SANDY SHORES AND SUN-KISSED SKIES: EXPLORING SPAIN'S BEST BEACHES](https://blog.tourtailors.com/sandy-shores-and-sun-kissed-skies-exploring-spains-best-beaches) Spain [![](https://blog.tourtailors.com/hubfs/SANDY%20SHORES%20AND%20SUN-KISSED%20SKIES%20EXPLORING%20SPAINS%20BEST%20BEACHES/Sandy%20shores%20and%20sun-kissed%20skies%20-%20FEATURED.jpg)](https://blog.tourtailors.com/sandy-shores-and-sun-kissed-skies-exploring-spains-best-beaches) If we were to put all the segments of the [Spanish coastline](https://tourtailors.com/tours/highlights-of-spain-bcn/) together into one long stretch, it would come to a total of over 8,000Km (almost 5,000 miles) altogether! Spain boasts a breathtaking shoreline and stunning... [Read More](https://blog.tourtailors.com/sandy-shores-and-sun-kissed-skies-exploring-spains-best-beaches) #### [BEST REASONS TO VISIT CASTILLA Y LEÓN](https://blog.tourtailors.com/best-reasons-to-visit-castilla-y-león) Spain [![](https://blog.tourtailors.com/hubfs/BEST%20REASONS%20TO%20VISIT%20CASTILLA%20Y%20LE%C3%93N/Best%20reasons%20to%20visit%20Castilla%20y%20Le%C3%B3n%20-%20FEATURED.jpg)](https://blog.tourtailors.com/best-reasons-to-visit-castilla-y-león) Welcome to the [heart of Spain](https://tourtailors.com/tours/spain-from-tip-to-toe/), where history, culture, and gastronomy intertwine to create a destination that is as fascinating as it is enchanting. Castilla y León, the largest region in the country, is the result of a... [Read More](https://blog.tourtailors.com/best-reasons-to-visit-castilla-y-león) #### [HOW TO SPEND 5 DAYS IN LISBON](https://blog.tourtailors.com/how-to-spend-5-days-in-lisbon) Portugal [![](https://blog.tourtailors.com/hubfs/HOW%20TO%20SPEND%205%20DAYS%20IN%20LISBON/featured%201.jpg)](https://blog.tourtailors.com/how-to-spend-5-days-in-lisbon) The capital of [Portugal](https://blog.tourtailors.com/goodreads-on-portugal) is a city that offers a fascinating blend of history, culture and modernity. During your stay, take the chance to visit some of [Lisbon's](https://blog.tourtailors.com/get-to-know-lisbon-and-its-neigbourhoods) beautiful parks and gardens, which provide a welcome oasis... [Read More](https://blog.tourtailors.com/how-to-spend-5-days-in-lisbon) #### [TOP 10 THINGS TO DO IN FLORENCE](https://blog.tourtailors.com/top-10-things-to-do-in-florence) Italy [![](https://blog.tourtailors.com/hubfs/TOP%2010%20THINGS%20TO%20DO%20IN%20FLORENCE/Top%2010%20things%20to%20do%20in%20Florence%20-%20FEATURED.jpg)](https://blog.tourtailors.com/top-10-things-to-do-in-florence) [Florence, in the Tuscany region](https://tourtailors.com/tours/world-heritage-tour-of-rome-florence-venice/), at the heart of Italy, crossed by the calm river Arno, is the land of the arts and geniuses, and one of the most beautiful cities in this country and in the world. A true open-air... [Read More](https://blog.tourtailors.com/top-10-things-to-do-in-florence) #### [SEPHARDIC SPAIN - TOP JEWISH HERITAGE PLACES TO VISIT](https://blog.tourtailors.com/sephardic-spain-top-jewish-heritage-places-to-visit) Spain [![](https://blog.tourtailors.com/hubfs/SEPHARDIC%20SPAIN%20-%20TOP%20JEWISH%20HERITAGE%20PLACES%20TO%20VISIT/Sephardic%20Spain%20-%20Top%20Jewish%20heritage%20places%20to%20visit%20-%20FEATURED-1.jpg)](https://blog.tourtailors.com/sephardic-spain-top-jewish-heritage-places-to-visit) The Sephardic Jews, or Spanish Jews, have had a significant [impact on the history and culture of Spain](https://tourtailors.com/tours/jewish-tour-of-spain/). They were one of the largest and most prosperous Jewish communities in the world, with a presence in [Spain](https://tourtailors.com/tours/highlights-of-spain-bcn/) dating... [Read More](https://blog.tourtailors.com/sephardic-spain-top-jewish-heritage-places-to-visit) #### [ON THE TRAIL OF DON QUIXOTE – VISITING SPAIN’S BACKCOUNTRY](https://blog.tourtailors.com/on-the-trail-of-don-quixote-visiting-spains-backcountry) Spain [![](https://blog.tourtailors.com/hubfs/ON%20THE%20TRAIL%20OF%20DON%20QUIXOTE%20%E2%80%93%20VISITING%20SPAIN%E2%80%99S%20BACKCOUNTRY/On%20the%20trail%20of%20Don%20Quixote%20%E2%80%93%20Visiting%20Spain%E2%80%99s%20backcountry%20-%20FEATURED.jpg)](https://blog.tourtailors.com/on-the-trail-of-don-quixote-visiting-spains-backcountry) Let’s travel in time while exploring the region where the famous Spaniard knight Don Quixote de la Mancha lived his fantastic adventures! In the Spanish backcountry, we will encounter a [land of culture, nature, amazing...](https://blog.tourtailors.com/5-reasons-to-visit-spain) [Read More](https://blog.tourtailors.com/on-the-trail-of-don-quixote-visiting-spains-backcountry) #### [10 FOODS YOU MUST TRY AND WHY](https://blog.tourtailors.com/10-foods-you-must-try-and-why) Portugal Spain Italy [![](https://blog.tourtailors.com/hubfs/10%20FOODS%20YOU%20MUST%20TRY%20AND%20WHY/10%20Foods%20you%20must%20try%20and%20why%20-%20FEATURED.jpg)](https://blog.tourtailors.com/10-foods-you-must-try-and-why) Portugal, Spain and Italy are three countries with rich culinary traditions that are known for their flavorful and delicious dishes. From succulent seafood to hearty stews and fresh pasta, these countries have many... [Read More](https://blog.tourtailors.com/10-foods-you-must-try-and-why) [1](https://blog.tourtailors.com/author/portugal-trails/page/1) ... 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