--- title: Blog - TourTailors | Visit Portugal (9) description: Visit Portugal | (9) --- [![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 #### [COFFEE AND PORTUGAL - A LOVE STORY](https://blog.tourtailors.com/coffee-and-portugal-a-love-story) Portugal [![](https://blog.tourtailors.com/hubfs/FEATURED%20-%20COFFEE%20AND%20PORTUGAL%20-%20A%20LOVE%20STORY.jpg)](https://blog.tourtailors.com/coffee-and-portugal-a-love-story) Few things are better than that fresh coffee in the morning. The air itself dances with this drink’s fragrant serenade. That first sip? A flavour fiesta of earthy vibes and a hint of sweetness, painting your day with... [Read More](https://blog.tourtailors.com/coffee-and-portugal-a-love-story) #### ['TIS THE SEASON: 10 UNIQUE PRESENTS FROM PORTUGAL](https://blog.tourtailors.com/tis-the-season-10-unique-presents-from-portugal) Portugal [![](https://blog.tourtailors.com/hubfs/FEATURED%20LUZES.jpg)](https://blog.tourtailors.com/tis-the-season-10-unique-presents-from-portugal) Travelling to Portugal and exploring the intricacies of its rich culture and traditions will make you want to share it with your loved ones! And what better season to do it than at [Christmas time](https://blog.tourtailors.com/christmas-time-in-portugal)? Gift-giving is an... [Read More](https://blog.tourtailors.com/tis-the-season-10-unique-presents-from-portugal) #### [TOP BEST THINGS TO DO IN THE DOURO VALLEY](https://blog.tourtailors.com/top-best-things-to-do-in-the-douro-valley) Portugal [![](https://blog.tourtailors.com/hubfs/BEST%20THINGS%20TO%20DO%20IN%20THE%20DOURO%20VALLEY/Featured%20-%20Top%20best%20things%20to%20do%20in%20the%20Douro%20Valley.jpg)](https://blog.tourtailors.com/top-best-things-to-do-in-the-douro-valley) The Douro Valley is the majestic region that surrounds the Douro River as it flows across [northern Portugal](https://tourtailors.com/tours/portugal-tour/), creating a stunning natural landscape. The terrain is rugged and mountainous, with steep slopes that have been... [Read More](https://blog.tourtailors.com/top-best-things-to-do-in-the-douro-valley) #### [BEYOND IBERIA: THE HIDDEN CELTIC LEGACY OF PORTUGAL AND SPAIN](https://blog.tourtailors.com/beyond-iberia-the-hidden-celtic-legacy-of-portugal-and-spain) Portugal Spain [![](https://blog.tourtailors.com/hubfs/Featured%20-%20Celtic%20Legacy.jpg)](https://blog.tourtailors.com/beyond-iberia-the-hidden-celtic-legacy-of-portugal-and-spain) In [the verdant mountains of Northern Portugal and Spain](https://tourtailors.com/tours/northern-spain-portugal/), history tells ancient tales of a Celtic past that continues to infuse modern life with a unique cultural flavour. This journey through time unveils an... [Read More](https://blog.tourtailors.com/beyond-iberia-the-hidden-celtic-legacy-of-portugal-and-spain) #### [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) #### [10 THINGS YOU SHOULDN’T DO IN PORTUGAL](https://blog.tourtailors.com/10-things-you-shouldnt-do-in-portugal) Portugal [![](https://blog.tourtailors.com/hubfs/10%20THINGS%20YOU%20SHOULDN%E2%80%99T%20DO%20IN%20PORTUGAL/Featured.jpg)](https://blog.tourtailors.com/10-things-you-shouldnt-do-in-portugal) Are you planning to [visit Portugal](https://tourtailors.com/tours/portugal-top-to-bottom/)? Do you already have a couple of ideas in mind about what you want to do and which places you want to go to? Everyone should visit Portugal, whether solo, with family, or on a romantic... [Read More](https://blog.tourtailors.com/10-things-you-shouldnt-do-in-portugal) #### [MORE THAN LISBON: ICONIC PLACES IN PORTUGAL YOU MUST VISIT](https://blog.tourtailors.com/more-than-lisbon-iconic-places-in-portugal-you-must-visit) Portugal [![](https://blog.tourtailors.com/hubfs/MORE%20THAN%20LISBON%20ICONIC%20PLACES%20IN%20PORTUGAL%20YOU%20MUST%20VISIT/Featured.jpg)](https://blog.tourtailors.com/more-than-lisbon-iconic-places-in-portugal-you-must-visit) Assuming you have already graced the picturesque [landscapes of Portugal](https://tourtailors.com/tours/portugal-top-to-bottom/), it is likely you have explored the labyrinthine lanes of its famed cities, bathing in their symbolic grandeur. Meaning, you are yet to discover an... [Read More](https://blog.tourtailors.com/more-than-lisbon-iconic-places-in-portugal-you-must-visit) #### [JEWISH HERITAGE OF PORTUGAL](https://blog.tourtailors.com/jewish-heritage-of-portugal) Portugal [![](https://blog.tourtailors.com/hubfs/JEWISH%20HERITAGE%20OF%20PORTUGAL/FEATURED.jpg)](https://blog.tourtailors.com/jewish-heritage-of-portugal) Shalom, dear readers, to this fascinating journey through time and space, as today we delve into the remarkable [Jewish traditions of Portugal](https://tourtailors.com/tours/portuguese-jewish-heritage/). While Jewish history often evokes images of Eastern Europe or the Middle... [Read More](https://blog.tourtailors.com/jewish-heritage-of-portugal) #### [THE JOY OF SANTOS POPULARES: PORTUGAL'S VIBRANT JUNE CELEBRATION](https://blog.tourtailors.com/the-joy-of-santos-populares-portugals-vibrant-june-celebration) Portugal [![](https://blog.tourtailors.com/hubfs/THE%20JOY%20OF%20SANTOS%20POPULARES%20PORTUGALS%20VIBRANT%20JUNE%20CELEBRATION/FEATURED.jpg)](https://blog.tourtailors.com/the-joy-of-santos-populares-portugals-vibrant-june-celebration) Did you know June is a month of popular festivities in Portugal? That’s right! Santos Populares, or popular saints, are celebrated throughout the whole month! It is a time of great joy, merrymaking, and community... [Read More](https://blog.tourtailors.com/the-joy-of-santos-populares-portugals-vibrant-june-celebration) #### [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... [Read More](https://blog.tourtailors.com/10-historic-buildings-in-portugal-you-must-visit) #### [HOW TO SPEND 5 DAYS IN LISBON](https://blog.tourtailors.com/how-to-spend-5-days-in-lisbon) Portugal [![](https://blog.tourtailors.com/hubfs/HOW%20TO%20SPEND%205%20DAYS%20IN%20LISBON/featured%201.jpg)](https://blog.tourtailors.com/how-to-spend-5-days-in-lisbon) The capital of [Portugal](https://blog.tourtailors.com/goodreads-on-portugal) is a city that offers a fascinating blend of history, culture and modernity. During your stay, take the chance to visit some of [Lisbon's](https://blog.tourtailors.com/get-to-know-lisbon-and-its-neigbourhoods) beautiful parks and gardens, which provide a welcome oasis... 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