--- title: Blog - TourTailors | travel blog description: travel blog | --- [![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 #### [A MONTH-BY-MONTH GUIDE TO VISITING PORTUGAL](https://blog.tourtailors.com/a-month-by-month-guide-to-visiting-portugal) Portugal [![Golden light bathes Monsaraz, in the Alentejo, revealing its hilltop castle, whitewashed houses, and vast plains stretching into the distance.](https://blog.tourtailors.com/hubfs/A%20MONTH-BY-MONTH%20GUIDE%20TO%20VISITING%20PORTUGAL/Featured.jpg)](https://blog.tourtailors.com/a-month-by-month-guide-to-visiting-portugal) With a brand-new year ahead, it’s the perfect moment to start planning where your travels might take you next. Thinking Portugal? You’re on the right track. It’s [a country that shines in every season](https://tourtailors.com/tours/portugal-tour/)! Craving a cultural... [Read More](https://blog.tourtailors.com/a-month-by-month-guide-to-visiting-portugal) #### [NORTHERN SPAIN AND PORTUGAL: TOUR NORTHERN IBERIA](https://blog.tourtailors.com/northern-spain-and-portugal-tour-northern-iberia) Portugal Spain [![](https://blog.tourtailors.com/hubfs/FEATURED%20-%20Northern%20Spain%20%26%20Portugal%20Tour%20Northern%20Iberia.jpg)](https://blog.tourtailors.com/northern-spain-and-portugal-tour-northern-iberia) If you are daydreaming of an escape that blends medieval history, breathtaking landscapes, and unforgettable flavors, we’ve got you! We have designed a [Northern Spain and Portugal tour](https://tourtailors.com/tours/northern-spain-portugal/) that takes you through storied... [Read More](https://blog.tourtailors.com/northern-spain-and-portugal-tour-northern-iberia) #### [HELLO, LISBON: MUST-VISIT SITES FOR FIRST-TIME TRAVELERS](https://blog.tourtailors.com/hello-lisbon-must-visit-sites-for-first-time-travelers) Portugal [![](https://blog.tourtailors.com/hubfs/Hello,%20Lisbon/FEATURED%20-%20Hello%2c%20Lisbon!.jpg)](https://blog.tourtailors.com/hello-lisbon-must-visit-sites-for-first-time-travelers) Welcome to Lisbon! Get ready to explore a [city of sunlit hills, tiled façades, and captivating character](https://tourtailors.com/tours/lisbon-douro-alentejo-food-wine-tour/). This coastal capital rewards the curious with layers of history, culture, and effortless beauty. For first-time... [Read More](https://blog.tourtailors.com/hello-lisbon-must-visit-sites-for-first-time-travelers) #### [DISCOVER MADRID AND THE ART TRIANGLE](https://blog.tourtailors.com/discover-madrid-and-the-art-triangle) Spain [![The Crystal Palace in Madrid’s El Retiro Park, reflected in a peaceful pond with a water fountain and surrounded by lush tree](https://blog.tourtailors.com/hubfs/Discover%20Madrid%20Art%20Triangle/Retiro.jpg)](https://blog.tourtailors.com/discover-madrid-and-the-art-triangle) Welcome to Madrid, a city where imperial grandeur and a vibrant street life come together in a dazzling display of energy and elegance. Spain’s capital is a treasure trove for the culturally curious, a place where [royal...](https://tourtailors.com/tours/highlights-of-spain-bcn-2/) [Read More](https://blog.tourtailors.com/discover-madrid-and-the-art-triangle) #### [THE 10 MOST BEAUTIFUL CASTLES IN THE LOIRE](https://blog.tourtailors.com/the-10-most-beautiful-castles-in-the-loire) France [![](https://blog.tourtailors.com/hs-fs/hubfs/2.%20Ch%C3%A2teau%20de%20Chenonceau%20ALTERNATIVA.jpg?width=689&quality=high)](https://blog.tourtailors.com/the-10-most-beautiful-castles-in-the-loire) Bienvenue to the “Garden of France”, a stretch of sprawling lush green land also the home of picturesque villages and some of the country’s most magnificent castles. The Loire Valley brings to the present the glory of... 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[Read More](https://blog.tourtailors.com/milan-beyond-fashion) #### [NIBBLING ALONG PORTUGAL'S CHEESE ROUTE](https://blog.tourtailors.com/nibbling-along-portugals-cheese-route) Portugal [![](https://blog.tourtailors.com/hs-fs/hubfs/FEATURED%20-%20Nibbling%20along%20Portugals%20cheese%20route.jpg?width=689&quality=high)](https://blog.tourtailors.com/nibbling-along-portugals-cheese-route) Portugal’s gastronomy is a rich fusion of distinct flavours, reflecting the country's diverse landscapes, cultural influences and traditions. Known for its fresh seafood, hearty stews and delectable pastries, [Portuguese...](https://tourtailors.com/tours/lisbon-douro-alentejo-food-wine-tour/) [Read More](https://blog.tourtailors.com/nibbling-along-portugals-cheese-route) #### [THE 10 MOST BEAUTIFUL PALACES IN PORTUGAL](https://blog.tourtailors.com/the-10-most-beautiful-palaces-in-portugal) Portugal [![](https://blog.tourtailors.com/hs-fs/hubfs/THE%2010%20MOST%20BEAUTIFUL%20PALACES%20IN%20PORTUGAL/Featured%20-%20The%2010%20most%20beautiful%20palaces%20in%20Portugal.jpg?width=689&quality=high)](https://blog.tourtailors.com/the-10-most-beautiful-palaces-in-portugal) Welcome to a journey through Portugal's architectural splendor! Today, we invite you to explore the stunning palaces this enchanting country has to offer. From the grandeur of royal residences to the opulence of noble... [Read More](https://blog.tourtailors.com/the-10-most-beautiful-palaces-in-portugal) #### [10 FOODS IN ITALY YOU MUST TRY](https://blog.tourtailors.com/10-foods-in-italy-you-must-try) Italy [![](https://blog.tourtailors.com/hs-fs/hubfs/10%20FOOD%20IN%20ITALY%20YOU%20MUST%20TRY/Pizza%20-%20Featured.jpg?width=689&quality=high)](https://blog.tourtailors.com/10-foods-in-italy-you-must-try) From the sun-kissed orchards of Sicily to the frost-kissed Alps of Trentino, [every region in Italy](https://tourtailors.com/tours/highlights-of-italy/) boasts its own unique flavors, traditions, and stories, told through dishes that have been perfected over centuries.... [Read More](https://blog.tourtailors.com/10-foods-in-italy-you-must-try) #### [10 PLACES IN PORTUGAL TO CELEBRATE LOVE](https://blog.tourtailors.com/10-places-in-portugal-to-celebrate-love) Portugal [![](https://blog.tourtailors.com/hubfs/Featured%20-%2010%20places%20in%20Portugal%20to%20celebrate%20love.jpg)](https://blog.tourtailors.com/10-places-in-portugal-to-celebrate-love) As February wraps up its love-filled embrace, let's bid it adieu in the most enchanting way possible! Join us on an escapade into the romantic [wonders of Portugal](https://tourtailors.com/tours/portugal-top-to-bottom/), where every moment is a love poem waiting to be... 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