--- title: Blog - TourTailors | roadtrip description: roadtrip | --- [![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 - A HISTORY OF TILES FROM LISBON TO PORTO](https://blog.tourtailors.com/portugal-a-history-of-tiles-from-lisbon-to-porto) Portugal [![](https://blog.tourtailors.com/hubfs/Featured-1.jpg)](https://blog.tourtailors.com/portugal-a-history-of-tiles-from-lisbon-to-porto) The tradition of using tiles has flourished in [Portugal](https://tourtailors.com/tours/portugal-top-to-bottom/)throughout the centuries and today it remains a defining characteristic of the country's architectural identity. The blue “azulejos”, with their intricate designs... [Read More](https://blog.tourtailors.com/portugal-a-history-of-tiles-from-lisbon-to-porto) #### [UNCOVER THE TREASURES IN CENTRAL PORTUGAL](https://blog.tourtailors.com/uncover-the-treasures-in-central-portugal) Portugal [![](https://blog.tourtailors.com/hubfs/CENTRAL%20PORTUGAL_A%20TREASURE%20TROVE%20OF%20CASTLES,%20VINEYARDS%20AND%20COBBLESTONE%20STREETS/Featured%20-%20Central%20Portugal_A%20Treasure%20Trove%20of%20Castles%2c%20Vineyards%20and%20Cobblestone%20Streets.jpg)](https://blog.tourtailors.com/uncover-the-treasures-in-central-portugal) Portugal is a country of history, great wine and slippery, yet beautiful and photogenic, cobblestone streets. All of this sounds about right, assuming you have already experienced the splendour of Portuguese culture in... [Read More](https://blog.tourtailors.com/uncover-the-treasures-in-central-portugal) #### [DISCOVERING THE TURQUOISE BLUE WATERS OF COSTA BRAVA](https://blog.tourtailors.com/discovering-the-turquoise-blue-waters-of-costa-brava) Spain [![](https://blog.tourtailors.com/hubfs/Featured%20-%20Discovering%20the%20turquoise%20blue%20waters%20of%20Costa%20Brava.jpg)](https://blog.tourtailors.com/discovering-the-turquoise-blue-waters-of-costa-brava) Barcelona is a vibrant cosmopolitan city in the autonomous region of Catalonia that, every year, attracts tourists from all over the world. However, only visiting this city means missing out on the natural beauty of... [Read More](https://blog.tourtailors.com/discovering-the-turquoise-blue-waters-of-costa-brava) #### [TALES OF ENCHANTMENT: A JOURNEY INTO PORTUGUESE LEGENDS AND PLACES](https://blog.tourtailors.com/tales-of-enchantment-a-journey-into-portuguese-legends-and-places) Portugal [![](https://blog.tourtailors.com/hubfs/FEATURED%20NOVO.jpg)](https://blog.tourtailors.com/tales-of-enchantment-a-journey-into-portuguese-legends-and-places) Welcome to a realm where reality intertwines with myth! As you walk through the narrow, cobblestone streets of quaint Portuguese villages, beneath the gaze of ancient fortresses, and alongside the sweeping, rugged... [Read More](https://blog.tourtailors.com/tales-of-enchantment-a-journey-into-portuguese-legends-and-places) #### [WHY IS PORTUGAL THE PERFECT ALL-YEAR ROUND DESTINATION?](https://blog.tourtailors.com/why-is-portugal-the-perfect-all-year-round-destination) Portugal [![](https://blog.tourtailors.com/hubfs/Featured%20-%20Why%20is%20Portugal%20the%20perfect%20all-year%20round%20destination.jpg)](https://blog.tourtailors.com/why-is-portugal-the-perfect-all-year-round-destination) The sun, the warm weather and the gold pristine beaches are part of the Portuguese allure. Most tourists want to be a part of the Portuguese Mediterranean Summer, where [food, culture and relaxation](https://blog.tourtailors.com/5-experiences-to-have-in-portugal-this-summer) come together into... [Read More](https://blog.tourtailors.com/why-is-portugal-the-perfect-all-year-round-destination) #### [PUGLIA AND BASILICATA: CAPTURING THE ESSENCE OF SOUTHERN ITALY](https://blog.tourtailors.com/a-road-trip-through-puglia-and-basilicata-capturing-the-essence-of-southern-italy) Italy [![](https://blog.tourtailors.com/hubfs/A%20ROAD%20TRIP%20THROUGH%20PUGLIA%20AND%20BASILICATA%20CAPTURING%20THE%20ESSENCE%20OF%20SOUTHERN%20ITALY/FEATURED.jpg)](https://blog.tourtailors.com/a-road-trip-through-puglia-and-basilicata-capturing-the-essence-of-southern-italy) Road trips allow you to experience journeys in a totally different and exciting way. There is nothing quite like feeling the breeze as you admire the beautiful sights that keep you company while driving. Puglia and... [Read More](https://blog.tourtailors.com/a-road-trip-through-puglia-and-basilicata-capturing-the-essence-of-southern-italy) #### [PORTUGAL’S BEST-KEPT SECRET ITS STUNNING NATURE PARKS](https://blog.tourtailors.com/portugals-best-kept-secret-its-stunning-nature-parks) Portugal [![](https://blog.tourtailors.com/hubfs/PORTUGAL%E2%80%99S%20BEST-KEPT%20SECRET%20ITS%20STUNNING%20NATURE%20PARKS/FEATURED-1.jpg)](https://blog.tourtailors.com/portugals-best-kept-secret-its-stunning-nature-parks) Are you a nature enthusiast? Then [Portugal is your go-to](https://tourtailors.com/tours/highlights-of-portugal/)! From a heavenly shoreline with pristine waters and golden sand to superb green parks that boast the most striking and diverse landscape that you can imagine,... [Read More](https://blog.tourtailors.com/portugals-best-kept-secret-its-stunning-nature-parks) #### [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) #### [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) #### [9 BEST DAYTRIPS FROM BARCELONA](https://blog.tourtailors.com/9-best-daytrips-from-barcelona) Spain [![Barcelona Daytrips ](https://blog.tourtailors.com/hubfs/iStock-176683581-featured.jpg)](https://blog.tourtailors.com/9-best-daytrips-from-barcelona) We know that Barcelona has many charms, but there are plenty daytrips in the area that you can make to get to know more of the fascinating region of Catalonia and its unique and beautiful sites. From Mediterranean... 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