--- title: Blog - TourTailors | villages description: villages | --- [![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 #### [10 PRETTIEST TOWNS IN PORTUGAL](https://blog.tourtailors.com/10-prettiest-towns-in-portugal) Portugal [![](https://blog.tourtailors.com/hubfs/FEATURED%20-10%20Prettiest%20towns%20in%20Portugal.jpg)](https://blog.tourtailors.com/10-prettiest-towns-in-portugal) Get ready for an odyssey across Portugal! This guide unfurls a canvas of ten [quaint hamlets](https://tourtailors.com/tours/portuguese-historic-villages/) and towns, each a mosaic piece of Portugal’s grand historical and natural tableau. From the lofty, whispering ramparts of... [Read More](https://blog.tourtailors.com/10-prettiest-towns-in-portugal) #### [PORTUGUESE VILLAGES THAT SHOULD BE ON YOUR LIST](https://blog.tourtailors.com/portuguese-villages-that-should-be-on-your-list) Portugal [![](https://blog.tourtailors.com/hubfs/FEATURED%20-%20portuguese%20villages%20that%20should%20be%20on%20your%20list.jpg)](https://blog.tourtailors.com/portuguese-villages-that-should-be-on-your-list) Amidst the timeless landscapes in central Portugal are some of its best-kept secrets. A collection of [enchanted historic villages](https://tourtailors.com/tours/portuguese-historic-villages/) seems to have escaped from the pages of a fairy tale book, where time sits still. While... [Read More](https://blog.tourtailors.com/portuguese-villages-that-should-be-on-your-list) #### [TIME TRAVELING TO ITALY'S MEDIEVAL PAST - A JOURNEY THROUGH ITS TOWNS](https://blog.tourtailors.com/time-traveling-to-italys-medieval-past-a-journey-through-its-towns) Italy [![](https://blog.tourtailors.com/hubfs/TIME%20TRAVELING%20TO%20ITALYs%20MEDIEVAL%20PAST_A%20JOURNEY%20THROUGH%20ITS%20TOWNS/Featured%20-%20Time%20Traveling%20to%20Italys%20Medieval%20Past_%20A%20journey%20through%20its%20towns.jpg)](https://blog.tourtailors.com/time-traveling-to-italys-medieval-past-a-journey-through-its-towns) When we think of a trip to Italy, we immediately envision its [coastline](https://blog.tourtailors.com/top-10-experiences-you-must-have-in-southern-italy) of enchanting gold beaches with azure waters, the mouthwatering pastas and pizzas in every corner, the majestic ruins of ancient civilizations and... [Read More](https://blog.tourtailors.com/time-traveling-to-italys-medieval-past-a-journey-through-its-towns) #### [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) #### [SANDY SHORES AND SUN-KISSED SKIES: EXPLORING SPAIN'S BEST BEACHES](https://blog.tourtailors.com/sandy-shores-and-sun-kissed-skies-exploring-spains-best-beaches) Spain [![](https://blog.tourtailors.com/hubfs/SANDY%20SHORES%20AND%20SUN-KISSED%20SKIES%20EXPLORING%20SPAINS%20BEST%20BEACHES/Sandy%20shores%20and%20sun-kissed%20skies%20-%20FEATURED.jpg)](https://blog.tourtailors.com/sandy-shores-and-sun-kissed-skies-exploring-spains-best-beaches) If we were to put all the segments of the [Spanish coastline](https://tourtailors.com/tours/highlights-of-spain-bcn/) together into one long stretch, it would come to a total of over 8,000Km (almost 5,000 miles) altogether! Spain boasts a breathtaking shoreline and stunning... [Read More](https://blog.tourtailors.com/sandy-shores-and-sun-kissed-skies-exploring-spains-best-beaches) #### [7 DAYS IN THE ALGARVE](https://blog.tourtailors.com/7-days-in-the-algarve) Portugal [![](https://blog.tourtailors.com/hubfs/Blog/7%20DAYS%20IN%20THE%20ALGARVE/7%20days%20in%20the%20Algarve%20-%20FEATURED.jpg)](https://blog.tourtailors.com/7-days-in-the-algarve) The [Algarve](https://tourtailors.com/tours/a-week-in-the-algarve/), Portugal's southernmost region, is known for its jaw-dropping rugged coastline, pristine beaches that stretch as far as the eye can see, and imposing stunning cliffs, that stand tall and proud, as if... [Read More](https://blog.tourtailors.com/7-days-in-the-algarve) #### [TOP 10 EXPERIENCES YOU MUST HAVE IN SOUTHERN ITALY](https://blog.tourtailors.com/top-10-experiences-you-must-have-in-southern-italy) Italy [![Southern Italy](https://blog.tourtailors.com/hubfs/Top%2010%20experiences%20you%20must%20have%20in%20Southern%20Italy%20-%20Featured-1.jpg)](https://blog.tourtailors.com/top-10-experiences-you-must-have-in-southern-italy) From the warm sun rising and setting over the azure waters of the sea to the winding, narrow alleys adorned with quaint old houses, laundry hanging on clotheslines next to vases of colorful flowers, Baroque cities and... [Read More](https://blog.tourtailors.com/top-10-experiences-you-must-have-in-southern-italy) #### [DISCOVERING THE NATURAL BEAUTY OF SPAIN'S COASTAL REGIONS](https://blog.tourtailors.com/discovering-the-natural-beauty-of-spains-coastal-regions) Spain [![Beach in Spain](https://blog.tourtailors.com/hubfs/Discovering%20the%20Natural%20Beauty%20of%20Spains%20Coastal%20Regions%20-%20Featured.jpg)](https://blog.tourtailors.com/discovering-the-natural-beauty-of-spains-coastal-regions) With over 3000 hours of sunshine per year, [Spain](https://tourtailors.com/tours/spain-from-tip-to-toe/) is one of Europe’s most sought-after holiday destinations. Travelers from all over the world choose this Mediterranean country to rest and get in touch with its vibrant... [Read More](https://blog.tourtailors.com/discovering-the-natural-beauty-of-spains-coastal-regions) #### [5 REASONS TO VISIT SPAIN](https://blog.tourtailors.com/5-reasons-to-visit-spain) Spain [![5 Reasons to visit Spain](https://blog.tourtailors.com/hubfs/5%20Reasons%20to%20visit%20Spain%20-%20Featured.jpg)](https://blog.tourtailors.com/5-reasons-to-visit-spain) [Spain](https://tourtailors.com/tours/highlights-of-spain-bcn/) is the second largest country in the European Union and covers about 85% of the Iberian Peninsula, a region it shares with Portugal. The mere mention of the name of the country may evoke a variety of mental... [Read More](https://blog.tourtailors.com/5-reasons-to-visit-spain) #### [DOURO VALLEY: ONE OF THE BEST WINE DESTINATIONS IN THE WORLD](https://blog.tourtailors.com/douro-valley-one-of-the-best-wine-destinations-in-the-world) Portugal [![Douro Valley](https://blog.tourtailors.com/hubfs/Blog/Douro%20Valley%20One%20of%20the%20best%20wine%20destinations%20in%20the%20world/iStock-518590146-featured.jpg)](https://blog.tourtailors.com/douro-valley-one-of-the-best-wine-destinations-in-the-world) If you have ever heard of the Douro Valley, it is probably because of the excellent quality wine that is produced here. However, this region is not only known for its countless vineyards, wineries and estates, but also... [Read More](https://blog.tourtailors.com/douro-valley-one-of-the-best-wine-destinations-in-the-world) #### [WHY IS ÓBIDOS A MUST-VISIT?](https://blog.tourtailors.com/why-is-óbidos-a-must-visit) Portugal [![Why is Óbidos a must-visit?](https://blog.tourtailors.com/hubfs/Blog/Why%20is%20%C3%93bidos%20a%20must-visit/iStock-152128100-featured.jpg)](https://blog.tourtailors.com/why-is-óbidos-a-must-visit) If you still had any doubts, know that Óbidos is one of [Portugal’s](https://www.portugaltrails.com/tours/portugal-top-to-bottom/) little hidden treasures. This picturesque town, just 85 kilometers from the capital, has everything your heart desires: a refreshing and large lagoon, a... 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