--- title: Blog - TourTailors | Visit Portugal (7) description: Visit Portugal | (7) --- [![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 #### [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) #### [A JOURNEY TO ALENTEJO AND ITS OLIVE GROVES](https://blog.tourtailors.com/a-journey-to-alentejo-olive-groves) Portugal [![](https://blog.tourtailors.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Portugals%20Ancient%20Olive%20Groves%20A%20Journey%20Through%20Time/Featured%20-%20Portugals%20Ancient%20Olive%20Groves%20A%20Journey%20Through%20Time-1.jpg?width=689&quality=high)](https://blog.tourtailors.com/a-journey-to-alentejo-olive-groves) Olive oil tourism combines history, culture, and gastronomy in enchanting sensory experiences. Today, we take you to the heart of Portugal's olive oil production and its [heritage](https://tourtailors.com/tours/portuguese-cultural-heritage/). From the many producing regions in the... [Read More](https://blog.tourtailors.com/a-journey-to-alentejo-olive-groves) #### [PORTO: A CAPTIVATING CITY AND ITS FAMOUS FRANCESINHA AWAIT YOU!](https://blog.tourtailors.com/porto-a-captivating-city-and-its-famous-francesinha-await-you) Portugal [![](https://blog.tourtailors.com/hs-fs/hubfs/FEATURED%20-%20How%20to%20cook%20the%20perfect%20Francesinha.jpg?width=689&quality=high)](https://blog.tourtailors.com/porto-a-captivating-city-and-its-famous-francesinha-await-you) Amidst the vibrant [culinary landscape of Portugal](https://tourtailors.com/tours/portugal-top-to-bottom/), where the pastel de nata, seafood dishes, and sardines vigorate as iconic symbols, the Francesinha emerges as a timeless northern creation worth celebrating. This... [Read More](https://blog.tourtailors.com/porto-a-captivating-city-and-its-famous-francesinha-await-you) #### [DO'S AND DON'TS FOR THE FESTIVITIES IN PORTUGAL](https://blog.tourtailors.com/dos-and-donts-for-the-festivities-in-portugal) Portugal [![](https://blog.tourtailors.com/hs-fs/hubfs/DOS%20AND%20DONTS%20FOR%20THE%20FESTIVITIES%20IN%20PORTUGAL/Featured%20-%20Dos%20and%20Donts%20for%20the%20festivities%20in%20Portugal.jpg?width=689&quality=high)](https://blog.tourtailors.com/dos-and-donts-for-the-festivities-in-portugal) Imagine a place where the streets smell like a BBQ party at a friend's place, but instead of your friend, it's an [entire country](https://tourtailors.com/tours/portugal-top-to-bottom/) hosting, and you are on the guest list! Welcome to the month-long festa, where the... [Read More](https://blog.tourtailors.com/dos-and-donts-for-the-festivities-in-portugal) #### [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) #### [EXPERIENCE LISBON BY THE RIVER](https://blog.tourtailors.com/experience-lisbon-by-the-river) Portugal [![](https://blog.tourtailors.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Tagus%20Riverfront%20and%20a%20New%20Perspective/Riverside%20-%20FEATURED.jpg?width=689&quality=high)](https://blog.tourtailors.com/experience-lisbon-by-the-river) Did you know that the Tagus River is the longest in the Iberian Peninsula, flowing through [Spain and Portugal](https://tourtailors.com/tours/portugal-northern-spain/) before emptying into the Atlantic Ocean? And were you aware of its significance to Lisbon, shaping the city's... [Read More](https://blog.tourtailors.com/experience-lisbon-by-the-river) #### [PORTUGAL'S TRADITIONAL MARKETS AND FAIRS](https://blog.tourtailors.com/portugals-traditional-markets-and-fairs) Portugal [![](https://blog.tourtailors.com/hs-fs/hubfs/PORTUGALS%20TRADITIONAL%20MARKETS%20AND%20FAIRS/Feira%20do%20Livro%20-%20Featured.jpg?width=689&quality=high)](https://blog.tourtailors.com/portugals-traditional-markets-and-fairs) With the sun shining bright and the days getting longer, one of the best ways to explore [Portuguese culture](https://tourtailors.com/tours/portuguese-cultural-heritage/) to its fullest is to visit the country’s traditional markets and fairs. Most of these markets, also known as... [Read More](https://blog.tourtailors.com/portugals-traditional-markets-and-fairs) #### [THE BEST WALLED TOWNS IN PORTUGAL](https://blog.tourtailors.com/the-best-walled-towns-in-portugal) Portugal [![](https://blog.tourtailors.com/hs-fs/hubfs/FEATURED%20-%20The%20best%20walled%20towns%20in%20Portugal.jpg?width=689&quality=high)](https://blog.tourtailors.com/the-best-walled-towns-in-portugal) Today we want to tell you about captivating [Portuguese walled towns](https://tourtailors.com/tours/portuguese-historic-villages/)! Some might go unnoticed but you should include them in your next adventure! For their undeniable beauty and also because these walled towns have... [Read More](https://blog.tourtailors.com/the-best-walled-towns-in-portugal) #### [WHICH PORTUGUESE CITY SUITS YOUR TRAVEL STYLE BEST?](https://blog.tourtailors.com/which-portuguese-city-suits-your-style-best) Portugal [![](https://blog.tourtailors.com/hs-fs/hubfs/WHICH%20PORTUGUESE%20CITY%20SUITS%20YOUR%20TRAVEL%20STYLE%20BEST/Featured%20-%20Which%20Portuguese%20city%20suits%20your%20travel%20style%20best-1.jpg?width=689&quality=high)](https://blog.tourtailors.com/which-portuguese-city-suits-your-style-best) Ever travelled and thought, 'This place gets me!'? Or imagine living there just because it felt like the [perfect match](https://blog.tourtailors.com/why-portugal-spain-and-italy-are-the-perfect-destinations-to-visit)? Well, we're on a mission to help you uncover the Portuguese destination that is your spirit city! ... [Read More](https://blog.tourtailors.com/which-portuguese-city-suits-your-style-best) #### [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) #### [10 PORTUGUESE SWEETS YOU MUST TRY](https://blog.tourtailors.com/10-portuguese-sweets-you-must-try) Portugal [![](https://blog.tourtailors.com/hubfs/10%20Portuguese%20sweets%20you%20must%20try/Portuguese%20sweets%20you%20must%20try%20-%20Featured.jpg)](https://blog.tourtailors.com/10-portuguese-sweets-you-must-try) Welcome to the delectable world of Portuguese sweets, a realm where every bite tells a story of mouthwatering regional flavours! Portugal offers an array of desserts that are as diverse and appealing as its landscapes.... [Read More](https://blog.tourtailors.com/10-portuguese-sweets-you-must-try) #### [10 FUN THINGS TO DO IN PORTUGAL FOR A FIRST-TIME VISITOR](https://blog.tourtailors.com/10-fun-things-to-do-in-portugal-for-a-first-time-visitor) Portugal [![](https://blog.tourtailors.com/hubfs/FEATURED%20-%2010%20fun%20things%20to%20do%20in%20Portugal%20for%20a%20first-time%20visitor.jpg)](https://blog.tourtailors.com/10-fun-things-to-do-in-portugal-for-a-first-time-visitor) Portugal, Portugal, [Portugal](https://tourtailors.com/tours/highlights-of-portugal/)…You might have heard the name, it is everywhere! In 2023 alone, this charming corner in Southern Europe welcomed around 16.8 million visitors (between January and July alone). With its name... [Read More](https://blog.tourtailors.com/10-fun-things-to-do-in-portugal-for-a-first-time-visitor) [1](https://blog.tourtailors.com/tag/visit-portugal/page/1) ... 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