--- title: Blog - TourTailors | vacations (3) description: vacations | (3) --- [![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 #### [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... [Read More](https://blog.tourtailors.com/netflixs-new-hit-or-an-oasis-of-tranquility-discover-the-magic-of-the-azores) #### [FROM PAMPLONA TO ZARAGOZA RELISH THE BEAUTY OF NAVARRE AND ARAGÓN](https://blog.tourtailors.com/from-pamplona-to-zaragoza-relish-the-beauty-of-navarre-and-aragón) Spain [![](https://blog.tourtailors.com/hubfs/Featured%20-%20From%20Pamplona%20to%20Zaragoza%20relish%20the%20beauty%20of%20the%20Navarre%20and%20Aragon.jpg)](https://blog.tourtailors.com/from-pamplona-to-zaragoza-relish-the-beauty-of-navarre-and-aragón) Madrid and Barcelona are the two first cities tourists usually want to visit when planning [a trip to Spain](https://tourtailors.com/tours/highlights-of-spain-bcn-2/). The first is the kingdom’s capital and the second is the most famous city in the autonomous province of... [Read More](https://blog.tourtailors.com/from-pamplona-to-zaragoza-relish-the-beauty-of-navarre-and-aragón) #### [LIVING THE FAIRYTALE: CASTLE HOTELS IN PORTUGAL FOR A DREAMY OVERNIGHT STAY](https://blog.tourtailors.com/living-the-fairytale-unveiling-the-most-exquisite-castle-hotels-in-portugal-for-a-dreamy-overnight-stay) Portugal [![](https://blog.tourtailors.com/hubfs/Featured%20-%20Living%20the%20Fairytale%20Unveiling%20the%20Most%20Exquisite%20Castle%20Hotels%20in%20Portugal%20for%20a%20Dreamy%20Overnight%20Stay-1.jpg)](https://blog.tourtailors.com/living-the-fairytale-unveiling-the-most-exquisite-castle-hotels-in-portugal-for-a-dreamy-overnight-stay) Sleeping in a castle hotel is a unique and enchanting experience. As you step inside these magnificent buildings, you will instantly travel back in time. The charm and elegance of every corner, the rooms lavishly... [Read More](https://blog.tourtailors.com/living-the-fairytale-unveiling-the-most-exquisite-castle-hotels-in-portugal-for-a-dreamy-overnight-stay) #### [CHARMING SEASIDE TOWNS IN PORTUGAL YOU MUST VISIT](https://blog.tourtailors.com/charming-seaside-towns-in-portugal-you-must-visit) Portugal [![](https://blog.tourtailors.com/hubfs/Charming%20seaside%20towns%20in%20Portugal%20you%20must%20visit/Featured%20-%20Charming%20seaside%20towns%20in%20portugal%20you%20must%20visit.jpg)](https://blog.tourtailors.com/charming-seaside-towns-in-portugal-you-must-visit) Oh!, the warm weather and the long days – we are all thinking of the same thing, right? It is time to get outside! The ocean is a big part of Portugal’s identity. From its maritime discoveries to its architecture,... [Read More](https://blog.tourtailors.com/charming-seaside-towns-in-portugal-you-must-visit) #### [TOP 5 SECLUDED BEACHES IN PORTUGAL](https://blog.tourtailors.com/top-5-secluded-beaches-in-portugal) Portugal [![](https://blog.tourtailors.com/hubfs/TOP%205%20SECLUDED%20BEACHES%20IN%20PORTUGAL/featured.jpg)](https://blog.tourtailors.com/top-5-secluded-beaches-in-portugal) These past few years, [Portugal](https://tourtailors.com/tours/portugal-top-to-bottom/) has been finally gaining well-deserved international recognition and has already been [awarded](https://blog.tourtailors.com/world-travel-awards-portugal-swep-off-the-european-set) with a few important titles, such as "World's Leading Destination" and "Europe's Leading... [Read More](https://blog.tourtailors.com/top-5-secluded-beaches-in-portugal) #### [5 EXPERIENCES TO HAVE IN PORTUGAL THIS SUMMER](https://blog.tourtailors.com/5-experiences-to-have-in-portugal-this-summer) Portugal [![](https://blog.tourtailors.com/hubfs/5%20EXPERIENCES%20TO%20HAVE%20IN%20PORTUGAL%20THIS%20SUMMER/FEATURED.jpg)](https://blog.tourtailors.com/5-experiences-to-have-in-portugal-this-summer) If you are still navigating different options of where to travel to this summer and Portugal is one of them, drop your anchor! This is your best choice and we are going to tell you all the things you can experience in... [Read More](https://blog.tourtailors.com/5-experiences-to-have-in-portugal-this-summer) #### [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) #### [DISCOVER THE MANUELINE STYLE - A ROUTE THROUGH THE COUNTRY’S ARCHITECTURE](https://blog.tourtailors.com/discover-the-manueline-style-a-route-through-the-countrys-architecture) Portugal [![](https://blog.tourtailors.com/hubfs/DISCOVER%20THE%20MANUELINE%20STYLE%20-%20A%20ROUTE%20THROUGH%20THE%20COUNTRY%E2%80%99S%20ARCHITECTURE/FEATURED.jpg)](https://blog.tourtailors.com/discover-the-manueline-style-a-route-through-the-countrys-architecture) Architecture is present in every corner of Portugal. Wherever you look, you will see a distinct style from a different age. Architecture can be exuberant, bold, and grandiose. It is a building’s soul and spirit and... [Read More](https://blog.tourtailors.com/discover-the-manueline-style-a-route-through-the-countrys-architecture) #### [SUMMER FESTIVITIES IN SPAIN: FROM NOCHE DE SAN JUAN TO LA TOMATINA](https://blog.tourtailors.com/summer-festivities-in-spain-from-noche-de-san-juan-to-la-tomatina) Spain [![](https://blog.tourtailors.com/hubfs/SUMMER%20FESTIVITIES%20IN%20SPAIN%20FROM%20NOCHE%20DE%20SAN%20JUAN%20TO%20LA%20TOMATINA/FEATURED.jpg)](https://blog.tourtailors.com/summer-festivities-in-spain-from-noche-de-san-juan-to-la-tomatina) Spain places great importance on the celebration of Summer and traditional festivities in general, so it should come as no surprise to know that each region has its own original parties held annually to celebrate the... [Read More](https://blog.tourtailors.com/summer-festivities-in-spain-from-noche-de-san-juan-to-la-tomatina) #### [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) #### [10 HISTORIC BUILDINGS IN PORTUGAL YOU MUST VISIT](https://blog.tourtailors.com/10-historic-buildings-in-portugal-you-must-visit) Portugal [![](https://blog.tourtailors.com/hubfs/10%20HISTORIC%20BUILDINGS%20IN%20PORTUGAL%20YOU%20MUST%20VISIT/Featured.jpg)](https://blog.tourtailors.com/10-historic-buildings-in-portugal-you-must-visit) Founded in 1139, [Portugal is one of the oldest countries in Europe](https://tourtailors.com/tours/highlights-of-portugal/), with the recognition of Afonso Henriques as the first King of Portugal. But it was only in 1179 that Pope Alexander III acknowledged Portugal's... 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