--- title: Blog - TourTailors | travelagency (14) description: travelagency | (14) --- [![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 #### [CURIOUS FACTS ABOUT THE BASQUE COUNTRY](https://blog.tourtailors.com/curious-facts-about-the-basque-country) Spain [![Vitoria-Gasteiz](https://blog.tourtailors.com/hubfs/Blog/Curious%20facts%20about%20the%20Basque%20Country/shutterstock_797764558-Featured.jpg)](https://blog.tourtailors.com/curious-facts-about-the-basque-country) The [Basque Country](https://spaintrails.com/tours/madrid-basque-country-with-a-private-driver/) is an autonomous community in the north of Spain and has a very rich history, a strong culture and a charm that you scarcely find anywhere else. This vast historical-cultural region that stretches... [Read More](https://blog.tourtailors.com/curious-facts-about-the-basque-country) #### [SPAIN COASTAL HIDDEN GEMS](https://blog.tourtailors.com/spain-coastal-hidden-gems) Spain [![Cost Brava](https://blog.tourtailors.com/hubfs/Blog/Spain%E2%80%99s%20coastal%20hidden%20gems/shutterstock_1419847763-Featured.jpg)](https://blog.tourtailors.com/spain-coastal-hidden-gems) If you’re looking for a sun-soaked [getaway](https://blog.tourtailors.com/portugal/blog/10-stunning-locations-in-spain-for-the-romantic-in-you), now that the days are getting longer and the weather is milder, the Spanish coasts are an excellent option. Truth is: there are no wrong choices here – all stretches of... [Read More](https://blog.tourtailors.com/spain-coastal-hidden-gems) #### [OUT AND ABOUT: SUGGESTIONS TO GO OUTSIDE IN PORTUGAL](https://blog.tourtailors.com/out-and-about-suggestions-to-go-outside-in-portugal) Portugal [![Gerês](https://blog.tourtailors.com/hubfs/Blog/Out%20and%20about%20Suggestions%20to%20go%20outside%20in%20Portugal/dreamstime_56547534-Featured.jpg)](https://blog.tourtailors.com/out-and-about-suggestions-to-go-outside-in-portugal) Now that the days are getting longer and warmer and summer is just around the corner, there are [many places in Portugal](https://www.portugaltrails.com/tours/portugal-top-to-bottom/) where you can simply enjoy the fresh air and the laid-back atmosphere. Whether it's in the... [Read More](https://blog.tourtailors.com/out-and-about-suggestions-to-go-outside-in-portugal) #### [TOP 15 THINGS TO DO IN MADRID](https://blog.tourtailors.com/top-15-things-to-do-in-madrid) Spain [![Gran Via, Madrid](https://blog.tourtailors.com/hubfs/Blog/Top%2015%20things%20to%20do%20in%20Madrid/iStock-514769480-featured.jpg)](https://blog.tourtailors.com/top-15-things-to-do-in-madrid) Right in the heart of [Spain](https://spaintrails.com/tours/highlights-of-spain/) lies the country's capital - the famous and glorious city of [Madrid](https://spaintrails.com/tours/madrid-barcelona-by-train/). Undeniably the largest city in the country, Madrid is very cosmopolitan and contemporary, full of wonderful museums and... [Read More](https://blog.tourtailors.com/top-15-things-to-do-in-madrid) #### [WHY IS PORTUGAL THE BEST CHOICE FOR YOUR VACATION IN 2022?](https://blog.tourtailors.com/why-is-portugal-the-best-choice-for-your-vacation-in-2022) Portugal [![Vineyards, Douro Valley](https://blog.tourtailors.com/hubfs/iStock-478560016-featured.jpg)](https://blog.tourtailors.com/why-is-portugal-the-best-choice-for-your-vacation-in-2022) Are you looking forward to traveling but are yet to choose the perfect destination for your 2022 vacation? This year, Portugal has to be on your list of countries to visit and explore. And why? Aside from being a small... [Read More](https://blog.tourtailors.com/why-is-portugal-the-best-choice-for-your-vacation-in-2022) #### [FADO: THE SOUND OF PORTUGAL](https://blog.tourtailors.com/fado-the-sound-of-portugal) Portugal [![Fado: The sound of Portugal](https://blog.tourtailors.com/hubfs/Blog/Fado%20The%20sound%20of%20Portugal/iStock-1032729424-featured.jpg)](https://blog.tourtailors.com/fado-the-sound-of-portugal) The perfect way to get to know the Portuguese soul and state of mind is undoubtedly to listen to fado. This typical Portuguese musical style has been recognized as[Intangible Cultural Heritage by UNESCO](https://unescoportugal.mne.gov.pt/pt/temas/proteger-o-nosso-patrimonio-e-promover-a-criatividade/patrimonio-cultural-imaterial-em-portugal/fado) and has... 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[Read More](https://blog.tourtailors.com/best-daytrips-from-porto) #### [PORTUGUESE FOOD: HERE'S WHAT YOU NEED TO TRY WHEN TRAVELLING TO PORTUGAL](https://blog.tourtailors.com/portuguese-food-heres-what-you-need-to-try-when-travelling-to-portugal) Portugal [![Sardinha](https://blog.tourtailors.com/hubfs/iStock-584487664-featured.jpg)](https://blog.tourtailors.com/portuguese-food-heres-what-you-need-to-try-when-travelling-to-portugal) If you are a foodie and eating well is one of your top travel concerns, then your days of searching for the ideal destination are over. When travelling to Portugal, you will come across a unique food culture,... [Read More](https://blog.tourtailors.com/portuguese-food-heres-what-you-need-to-try-when-travelling-to-portugal) #### [TOP WINTER DESTINATIONS FOR PORTUGAL & SPAIN](https://blog.tourtailors.com/top-winter-destinations-for-portugal-spain) Portugal [![Winter Destinations](https://blog.tourtailors.com/hubfs/Blog/Top%20winter%20destinations%20for%20Portugal%20Spain/shutterstock_1368323771-featured.jpg)](https://blog.tourtailors.com/top-winter-destinations-for-portugal-spain) Both Portugal and Spain have several regions that are perfect to explore in the winter. If you prefer avoiding the blazing summer sun while travelling and visiting sites when there are less people around, then you can... 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