--- title: Blog - TourTailors | travelPortugal description: travelPortugal | --- [![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 #### [AROUND PORTUGAL IN 10 DAYS](https://blog.tourtailors.com/around-portugal-in-10-days) Portugal [![](https://blog.tourtailors.com/hubfs/Around%20Portugal%20in%2010%20Days/FEATURED%20-%20Around%20Portugal%20in%2010%20days.jpg)](https://blog.tourtailors.com/around-portugal-in-10-days) Discover Europe’s best-kept secret in a memorable 10-day Portugal itinerary: a place where each day offers a different rhythm, taste, and landscape. Imagine gliding along the Douro River, sipping wine as terraced... [Read More](https://blog.tourtailors.com/around-portugal-in-10-days) #### [PORTUGAL’S ROYAL JOURNEY: FROM HILLTOP CASTLES TO LAVISH PALACES](https://blog.tourtailors.com/portugals-royal-journey-from-hilltop-castles-to-lavish-palaces) Portugal [![Portugal Royal Journey: From Hilltop Castles to Lavish Palaces](https://blog.tourtailors.com/hubfs/Portugal%20Royal%20Trail/FEATURED%20-%20Portugal%20Royal%20Trail.jpg)](https://blog.tourtailors.com/portugals-royal-journey-from-hilltop-castles-to-lavish-palaces) Have you ever dreamed of stepping into a royal tale? A whimsical realm of lavish palaces and hilltop castles rising above ancient towns? A[Portuguese royal history tour](https://tourtailors.com/tours/pousadas-portugal-tour/)might be the traveling experience you have been... [Read More](https://blog.tourtailors.com/portugals-royal-journey-from-hilltop-castles-to-lavish-palaces) #### [GET TO KNOW BOLO-REI, THE PORTUGUESE CHRISTMAS CAKE](https://blog.tourtailors.com/get-to-know-bolo-rei-the-portuguese-christmas-cake) Portugal [![](https://blog.tourtailors.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Bolo%20Rei%20Nova.jpg?width=689&quality=high)](https://blog.tourtailors.com/get-to-know-bolo-rei-the-portuguese-christmas-cake) Picture a feast of colors, flavors and the joyous chatter of family sitting around the table. The air is filled with citrus scents, and the warmth of the fireplace casts a glimmering light into the room; right at the... [Read More](https://blog.tourtailors.com/get-to-know-bolo-rei-the-portuguese-christmas-cake) #### [10 DAYS EXPLORING PORTUGAL IN A QUIET ESCAPE](https://blog.tourtailors.com/10-days-exploring-portugal-in-a-quiet-escape) [![](https://blog.tourtailors.com/hs-fs/hubfs/FEATURED%20-%2010%20Days%20Exploring%20Portugal%20in%20a%20Quiet%20Escape.jpg?width=689&quality=high)](https://blog.tourtailors.com/10-days-exploring-portugal-in-a-quiet-escape) Imagine a place where history whispers from every corner, where stunning landscapes unfold in tranquil beauty, and where every day brings new discoveries. [Portugal offers all of this](https://tourtailors.com/tours/portugal-tour/), especially in the quieter months of... [Read More](https://blog.tourtailors.com/10-days-exploring-portugal-in-a-quiet-escape) #### [Escape the cold in a sunny winter getaway](https://blog.tourtailors.com/escape-the-cold-in-a-sunny-winter-getaway) Portugal Spain [![](https://blog.tourtailors.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Lagos%20-%20Featured%202.jpg?width=689&quality=high)](https://blog.tourtailors.com/escape-the-cold-in-a-sunny-winter-getaway) Dreaming of [escaping the winter chill](https://blog.tourtailors.com/10-best-places-in-portugal-to-escape-the-cold)? It is time to trade snow for sunshine and find the comfort of warmer weather in southern Portugal and Spain! With quieter streets and cosy cafés awaiting, vibrant Lisbon, coastal... [Read More](https://blog.tourtailors.com/escape-the-cold-in-a-sunny-winter-getaway) #### [UNIQUE MUSEUMS IN LISBON FOR THE CURIOUS TRAVELER](https://blog.tourtailors.com/unique-museums-in-lisbon-for-the-curious-traveler) Portugal [![](https://blog.tourtailors.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Featured%20Alternative%20-%20Unique%20Museums%20in%20Lisbon-1.jpg?width=689&quality=high)](https://blog.tourtailors.com/unique-museums-in-lisbon-for-the-curious-traveler) Lisbon, the city of seven hills, is a treasure trove of history, art, and culture. Its cobblestone streets, iconic trams, and magnificent vistas are a delight to explore, but when the chill of winter settles in, the... [Read More](https://blog.tourtailors.com/unique-museums-in-lisbon-for-the-curious-traveler) #### [UNCOVER THE MYSTIQUE OF BRAGA](https://blog.tourtailors.com/uncover-the-mystique-of-braga) Portugal [![](https://blog.tourtailors.com/hs-fs/hubfs/FEATURED%20-%20Uncover%20the%20mystique%20of%20Braga.jpg?width=689&quality=high)](https://blog.tourtailors.com/uncover-the-mystique-of-braga) Cradled in northwestern Portugal, not too distant from [Porto and the Douro Valley](https://tourtailors.com/tours/douro-valley-food-wine-tour/), Braga reveals itself as one of the historic cities in Portugal! With over 2000 years of history, this gem has become known for its... [Read More](https://blog.tourtailors.com/uncover-the-mystique-of-braga) #### [A WINE LOVER'S ADVENTURE THROUGH PORTUGAL](https://blog.tourtailors.com/a-wine-lovers-adventure-through-portugal) Portugal [![](https://blog.tourtailors.com/hs-fs/hubfs/A%20WINE%20LOVERS%20ADVENTURE%20THROUGH%20PORTUGAL/FEATURED%20-%20A%20Wine%20lovers%20adventure%20through%20Portugal.jpg?width=689&quality=high)](https://blog.tourtailors.com/a-wine-lovers-adventure-through-portugal) Known for its fascinating history and awe-inspiring landscapes, Portugal has recently claimed the spotlight as one of the most thrilling wine regions in the world, offering a blend of tradition and innovation in every... [Read More](https://blog.tourtailors.com/a-wine-lovers-adventure-through-portugal) #### [AVEIRO, A CITY OF CANALS AND ART NOUVEAU](https://blog.tourtailors.com/aveiro-a-city-of-canals-and-art-nouveau) Portugal [![](https://blog.tourtailors.com/hubfs/FINAL%20FEATURED.jpg)](https://blog.tourtailors.com/aveiro-a-city-of-canals-and-art-nouveau) When travelling from Lisbon to Porto or vice-versa, it is important to [explore the hidden treasures](https://tourtailors.com/tours/grand-tour-of-portugal/) that lie along the way. One such gem is Aveiro, an appealing destination that deserves a prominent spot on your travel... [Read More](https://blog.tourtailors.com/aveiro-a-city-of-canals-and-art-nouveau) #### [SECRET GARDENS OF PORTUGAL: DELVE INTO THE OASIS OF TRANQUILITY](https://blog.tourtailors.com/secret-gardens-of-portugal-delve-into-the-oasis-of-tranquility) Portugal [![](https://blog.tourtailors.com/hubfs/SECRET%20GARDENS%20OF%20PORTUGAL%20DELVE%20INTO%20THE%20OASIS%20OF%20TRANQUILITY/Featured%20-%20Secret%20Gardens%20of%20Portugal%20Delve%20into%20the%20Oasis%20of%20Tranquility.jpg)](https://blog.tourtailors.com/secret-gardens-of-portugal-delve-into-the-oasis-of-tranquility) Today we shall take a luscious journey through the secret gardens of Portugal (from [north to south](https://tourtailors.com/tours/portugal-top-to-bottom/)), where concealed treasures of natural grace and peaceful environments await us. From the dense green landscapes of the... [Read More](https://blog.tourtailors.com/secret-gardens-of-portugal-delve-into-the-oasis-of-tranquility) #### [NETFLIX'S NEW HIT - DISCOVER THE MAGIC OF THE AZORES](https://blog.tourtailors.com/netflixs-new-hit-or-an-oasis-of-tranquility-discover-the-magic-of-the-azores) Portugal [![](https://blog.tourtailors.com/hubfs/Featured%20-%20Netflix%E2%80%99s%20new%20hit%20or%20an%20oasis%20of%20tranquility%20Discover%20the%20magic%20of%20the%20Azores.jpg)](https://blog.tourtailors.com/netflixs-new-hit-or-an-oasis-of-tranquility-discover-the-magic-of-the-azores) Loosely inspired by a true story, the Portuguese Netflix series “Turn of the Tide” is captivating audiences all over Europe and the American continent. What you might not know is that the series takes place in the small... 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