--- title: Blog - TourTailors | portugal (18) description: portugal | (18) --- [![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 #### [CHRISTMAS FOOD TRADITIONS IN PORTUGAL](https://blog.tourtailors.com/christmas-food-traditions-in-portugal) Portugal [![Christmas food](https://blog.tourtailors.com/hubfs/Featured-Dec-22-2023-11-46-46-4711-AM.jpg)](https://blog.tourtailors.com/christmas-food-traditions-in-portugal) Christmas in Portugal is the perfect excuse to do what we like to do best in the country: to sit down at a table with friends and family enjoying excellent food and wines without any time constraints. We would even dare... [Read More](https://blog.tourtailors.com/christmas-food-traditions-in-portugal) #### [IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF JOSÉ SARAMAGO](https://blog.tourtailors.com/in-the-footsteps-of-josé-saramago) Portugal [![Mafra Convent](https://blog.tourtailors.com/hubfs/Blog/In%20the%20footsteps%20of%20Jos%C3%A9%20Saramago/Mafra%20Convent.jpg)](https://blog.tourtailors.com/in-the-footsteps-of-josé-saramago) It is fair to say that a greatness of a country may be measured by the wealth of its culture and its art. [Portugal](https://www.portugaltrails.com/tours/portugal-top-to-bottom/) is said to have the oldest borders in Europe and has since its beginning always been considered a nation... [Read More](https://blog.tourtailors.com/in-the-footsteps-of-josé-saramago) #### [WHAT SARAMAGO WROTE ON PORTUGAL](https://blog.tourtailors.com/what-saramago-wrote-on-portugal-1) Portugal [![Menhirs in Portugal](https://blog.tourtailors.com/hubfs/Blog/What%20Saramago%20wrote%20on%20Portugal/Menhirs%20in%20Portugal.jpg)](https://blog.tourtailors.com/what-saramago-wrote-on-portugal-1) A person becomes a traveler a long time before the start of the journey. The desire to know, the need to move and to dig deeper come from the soul instead of from the feet. Saramago’s journey to Portugal was his own and... [Read More](https://blog.tourtailors.com/what-saramago-wrote-on-portugal-1) #### [11 BEST PLACES TO VISIT IN PORTUGAL AFTER 50](https://blog.tourtailors.com/11-best-places-to-visit-in-portugal-after-50portu) Portugal [![Gondolas, Aveiro](https://blog.tourtailors.com/hubfs/Blog/11%20Best%20Places%20to%20visit%20in%20Portugal%20after%2050/shutterstock_620592245-featured.jpg)](https://blog.tourtailors.com/11-best-places-to-visit-in-portugal-after-50portu) If you are travelling after 50, you are probably looking for an easy-to-explore, picturesque destination with plenty to see and a lot of historical, cultural heritage to marvel at. A place where you can relax and enjoy... [Read More](https://blog.tourtailors.com/11-best-places-to-visit-in-portugal-after-50portu) #### [DOURO VALLEY: ONE OF THE BEST WINE DESTINATIONS IN THE WORLD](https://blog.tourtailors.com/douro-valley-one-of-the-best-wine-destinations-in-the-world) Portugal [![Douro Valley](https://blog.tourtailors.com/hubfs/Blog/Douro%20Valley%20One%20of%20the%20best%20wine%20destinations%20in%20the%20world/iStock-518590146-featured.jpg)](https://blog.tourtailors.com/douro-valley-one-of-the-best-wine-destinations-in-the-world) If you have ever heard of the Douro Valley, it is probably because of the excellent quality wine that is produced here. However, this region is not only known for its countless vineyards, wineries and estates, but also... [Read More](https://blog.tourtailors.com/douro-valley-one-of-the-best-wine-destinations-in-the-world) #### [CHRISTMAS TIME IN PORTUGAL](https://blog.tourtailors.com/christmas-time-in-portugal) Portugal [![Christmas Time in Portugal](https://blog.tourtailors.com/hubfs/Blog/Christmas%20time%20in%20Portugal/iStock-991305800-Featured.jpg)](https://blog.tourtailors.com/christmas-time-in-portugal) If there is a magical time of the year to [travel to Portugal](https://www.portugaltrails.com/tours/portugal-top-to-bottom/), that needs to be the [Christmas season](https://blog.tourtailors.com/portugal/blog/the-best-christmas-break-locations-in-portugal-and-spain)! Think of ancient traditions, simple yet delicious family recipes and multiple activities that happen throughout the... [Read More](https://blog.tourtailors.com/christmas-time-in-portugal) #### [QUAINT PORTUGUESE SHOPS YOU SHOULD CONSIDER VISITING](https://blog.tourtailors.com/quaint-portuguese-shops-you-should-consider-visiting) Portugal [![QUAINT PORTUGUESE SHOPS](https://blog.tourtailors.com/hubfs/Blog/Quaint%20Portuguese%20shops/shutterstock_1200540091-Featured.jpg)](https://blog.tourtailors.com/quaint-portuguese-shops-you-should-consider-visiting) When you consider travelling to a different country you certainly make many plans to also visit the different attractions and highlights, as well as to enjoy the best of the local culture. A country’s culture is... [Read More](https://blog.tourtailors.com/quaint-portuguese-shops-you-should-consider-visiting) #### [ALENTEJO BEST DESTINATIONS IN 2023](https://blog.tourtailors.com/alentejo-best-destinations-in-2023) Portugal [![Alentejo Portugal](https://blog.tourtailors.com/hubfs/Blog/Alentejo%20best%20destinations%20in%202023/shutterstock_161176499-Featured.jpg)](https://blog.tourtailors.com/alentejo-best-destinations-in-2023) The world has definitely become smaller in recent decades with the advent of the internet and the mass media. More and more, it seems like we are all connected in this global village of ours and that we currently know... [Read More](https://blog.tourtailors.com/alentejo-best-destinations-in-2023) #### [REMARKABLE VENUE AWARDS: PORTUGAL HITS THE SPOTLIGHT!](https://blog.tourtailors.com/remarkable-venue-awards-portugal-hits-the-spotlight) Portugal [![Remarkable Portugal](https://blog.tourtailors.com/hubfs/Blog/Remarkable%20Venue%20Awards%20Portugal%20hits%20the%20spotlight/iStock-494380316-Featured.jpg)](https://blog.tourtailors.com/remarkable-venue-awards-portugal-hits-the-spotlight) Portugal has been collecting a variety of [international prizes](https://blog.tourtailors.com/portugal/blog/world-travel-awards-portugal-swep-off-the-european-set) and awards lately, and this past month we were favored with yet another recognition for some of the country’s best experiences. Does this come as a... [Read More](https://blog.tourtailors.com/remarkable-venue-awards-portugal-hits-the-spotlight) #### [TOP 5 LOCATIONS IN PORTUGAL TO VISIT IN WINTER TIME](https://blog.tourtailors.com/top-5-locations-in-portugal-to-visit-in-winter-time) Portugal [![Portugal 5 Winter Locations](https://blog.tourtailors.com/hubfs/Blog/Top%205%20locations%20in%20Portugal%20to%20visit%20in%20winter%20time/Portugal%205%20Winter%20Locations%20(Mobile).jpg)](https://blog.tourtailors.com/top-5-locations-in-portugal-to-visit-in-winter-time) We know you have been thinking about when to take that much awaited trip to Portugal. When plans are beginning to take shape and you decide you are ready for a fantastic trip to the country, then winter arrives! What... [Read More](https://blog.tourtailors.com/top-5-locations-in-portugal-to-visit-in-winter-time) #### [WHY SHOULD YOU SPEND WINTER IN PORTUGAL?](https://blog.tourtailors.com/why-should-you-spend-winter-in-portugal) Portugal [![Portugal Winter Destinations](https://blog.tourtailors.com/hubfs/Blog/Why%20should%20you%20spend%20winter%20in%20Portugal/iStock-163881680-Featured.jpg)](https://blog.tourtailors.com/why-should-you-spend-winter-in-portugal) With the arrival of winter, you might start wondering just that. We reply to this question with yet another question: Can you think of a more perfect destination for your winter retreat other than Portugal? While the... [Read More](https://blog.tourtailors.com/why-should-you-spend-winter-in-portugal) #### [PORTO, THIS SEASON'S CITY TO VISIT IN PORTUGAL](https://blog.tourtailors.com/porto-this-seasons-city-to-visit-in-portugal) Portugal [![Porto in Portugal](https://blog.tourtailors.com/hubfs/Blog/Porto,%20this%20season%E2%80%99s%20city%20to%20visit%20in%20Portugal/iStock-517614339-Featured.jpg)](https://blog.tourtailors.com/porto-this-seasons-city-to-visit-in-portugal) There are millions of reasons to visit the second city of Portugal, [Porto](https://blog.tourtailors.com/portugal/blog/15-best-things-to-do-in-porto), at any time of the year, but if you are looking into a perfect winter getaway then this is definitely your go-to destination this year! The city... [Read More](https://blog.tourtailors.com/porto-this-seasons-city-to-visit-in-portugal) [1](https://blog.tourtailors.com/tag/portugal/page/1) ... 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