--- title: Blog - TourTailors | visitportugal (5) description: visitportugal | (5) --- [![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 #### [FALL IN LOVE WITH NORTHERN PORTUGAL](https://blog.tourtailors.com/fall-in-love-with-northern-portugal) Portugal [![](https://blog.tourtailors.com/hubfs/FALL%20IN%20LOVE%20WITH%20NORTHERN%20PORTUGAL/Featured%20-%20Fall%20in%20love%20with%20northern%20Portugal.jpg)](https://blog.tourtailors.com/fall-in-love-with-northern-portugal) Welcome to [Northern Portugal](https://tourtailors.com/tours/grand-tour-of-portugal/), a region that seamlessly blends rich history, cultural charm and striking landscapes. Cities like Braga, with its impressive sanctuaries, and Guimarães, hailed as the "Cradle of Portugal",... [Read More](https://blog.tourtailors.com/fall-in-love-with-northern-portugal) #### [FIND OUT THE 7 MOST UNDERRATED PLACES IN PORTUGAL](https://blog.tourtailors.com/find-out-the-7-most-underrated-places-in-portugal) Portugal [![](https://blog.tourtailors.com/hubfs/FIND%20OUT%20THE%20MOST%20UNDERRATED%20PLACES%20IN%20PORTUGAL/Featured%20-%20Find%20out%20the%207%20most%20underrated%20places%20in%20Portugal.jpg)](https://blog.tourtailors.com/find-out-the-7-most-underrated-places-in-portugal) From North to South, Portugal is a country rich in vibrant and captivating locations waiting to be explored. These destinations are commonly off most tourists’ radars. However, they are true Portuguese hidden gems that... [Read More](https://blog.tourtailors.com/find-out-the-7-most-underrated-places-in-portugal) #### [PORTUGAL - A HISTORY OF TILES FROM LISBON TO PORTO](https://blog.tourtailors.com/portugal-a-history-of-tiles-from-lisbon-to-porto) Portugal [![](https://blog.tourtailors.com/hubfs/Featured-1.jpg)](https://blog.tourtailors.com/portugal-a-history-of-tiles-from-lisbon-to-porto) The tradition of using tiles has flourished in [Portugal](https://tourtailors.com/tours/portugal-top-to-bottom/)throughout the centuries and today it remains a defining characteristic of the country's architectural identity. The blue “azulejos”, with their intricate designs... [Read More](https://blog.tourtailors.com/portugal-a-history-of-tiles-from-lisbon-to-porto) #### [UNCOVER THE TREASURES IN CENTRAL PORTUGAL](https://blog.tourtailors.com/uncover-the-treasures-in-central-portugal) Portugal [![](https://blog.tourtailors.com/hubfs/CENTRAL%20PORTUGAL_A%20TREASURE%20TROVE%20OF%20CASTLES,%20VINEYARDS%20AND%20COBBLESTONE%20STREETS/Featured%20-%20Central%20Portugal_A%20Treasure%20Trove%20of%20Castles%2c%20Vineyards%20and%20Cobblestone%20Streets.jpg)](https://blog.tourtailors.com/uncover-the-treasures-in-central-portugal) Portugal is a country of history, great wine and slippery, yet beautiful and photogenic, cobblestone streets. All of this sounds about right, assuming you have already experienced the splendour of Portuguese culture in... [Read More](https://blog.tourtailors.com/uncover-the-treasures-in-central-portugal) #### [5 POPULAR FILM LOCATIONS IN PORTUGAL](https://blog.tourtailors.com/5-popular-film-locations-in-portugal) Portugal [![](https://blog.tourtailors.com/hubfs/Featured%20-%20Popular%20Film%20Locations%20in%20Portugal.jpg)](https://blog.tourtailors.com/5-popular-film-locations-in-portugal) Portugal has dazzling landscapes, shimmering beaches and endless romantic sceneries. The perfect backdrop for a timeless film, no matter the subject. Happy, sad, nostalgic, you name it! Portugal has all one needs to... [Read More](https://blog.tourtailors.com/5-popular-film-locations-in-portugal) #### [WHY PORTUGAL, SPAIN AND ITALY ARE THE PERFECT DESTINATIONS TO VISIT](https://blog.tourtailors.com/why-portugal-spain-and-italy-are-the-perfect-destinations-to-visit) Portugal Spain Italy [![](https://blog.tourtailors.com/hubfs/FEATURED%20-%20Why%20Portugal%2c%20Spain%20and%20Italy.jpg)](https://blog.tourtailors.com/why-portugal-spain-and-italy-are-the-perfect-destinations-to-visit) Set against the backdrop of Western Europe and a stone's throw from the American continent, the appeal of [Portugal](https://tourtailors.com/tours/portugal-top-to-bottom/), [Spain](https://tourtailors.com/tours/highlights-of-spain-bcn-2/) and [Italy](https://tourtailors.com/tours/world-heritage-tour-of-rome-florence-venice/)resonates deeply with travelers worldwide. These nations, each unique in their... [Read More](https://blog.tourtailors.com/why-portugal-spain-and-italy-are-the-perfect-destinations-to-visit) #### [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) #### [PORTUGAL'S DAZZLING COASTAL LIGHTHOUSES](https://blog.tourtailors.com/portugals-dazzling-coastal-lighthouses) Portugal [![](https://blog.tourtailors.com/hubfs/ALONG%20THE%20SHORE_GET%20TO%20KNOW%20PORTUGALS%20MOST%20PICTURESQUE%20LIGHTHOUSES/Featured%20-%20Portugals%20dazzling%20coastal%20lighthouses-1.jpg)](https://blog.tourtailors.com/portugals-dazzling-coastal-lighthouses) Lighthouses are definitely something Portugal has in abundance – you can find one in almost every seascape! And there is a strong reason behind it. Portugal's relationship with lighthouses is deeply intertwined with its... [Read More](https://blog.tourtailors.com/portugals-dazzling-coastal-lighthouses) #### [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) #### [WHY IS CODFISH KEY TO MANY PORTUGUESE DISHES](https://blog.tourtailors.com/why-is-codfish-key-to-many-portuguese-dishes) Portugal [![](https://blog.tourtailors.com/hubfs/WHY%20IS%20CODFISH%20KEY%20TO%20MANY%20PORTUGUESE%20DISHES/Featured%20-%20Why%20is%20codfish%20key%20to%20many%20Portuguese%20dishes.jpg)](https://blog.tourtailors.com/why-is-codfish-key-to-many-portuguese-dishes) In the [sun-kissed land of Portugal](https://tourtailors.com/tours/portugal-top-to-bottom/), there lies an unbreakable bond with a seemingly simple ingredient: codfish. This humble fish has woven itself into the tapestry of Portuguese culture, creating culinary masterpieces... [Read More](https://blog.tourtailors.com/why-is-codfish-key-to-many-portuguese-dishes) #### [A PANORAMIC RETREAT IN PORTUGAL: DISCOVER THE MOST STUNNING VIEWPOINTS](https://blog.tourtailors.com/a-panoramic-retreat-in-portugal-discover-the-most-stunning-viewpoints) Portugal [![](https://blog.tourtailors.com/hubfs/Featured%20-%20A%20Panoramic%20Retreat%20in%20Portugal%20Discover%20the%20most%20stunning%20viewpoints.jpg)](https://blog.tourtailors.com/a-panoramic-retreat-in-portugal-discover-the-most-stunning-viewpoints) You know that unmatched overwhelming but sweet feeling of smallness when you are facing an imposing and grandiose vista? There is nothing quite like it. Getting struck by an enthralling view as you let yourself be... [Read More](https://blog.tourtailors.com/a-panoramic-retreat-in-portugal-discover-the-most-stunning-viewpoints) #### [THIS PORTUGUESE TOWN MIGHT BE THE HIDDEN GEM YOU HAVE BEEN SEARCHING FOR](https://blog.tourtailors.com/this-portuguese-town-might-be-the-hidden-gem-you-have-been-searching-for) Portugal [![](https://blog.tourtailors.com/hubfs/Featured%20-%20This%20Portuguese%20town%20might%20be%20the%20hidden%20gem%20you%20have%20been%20searching%20for.jpg)](https://blog.tourtailors.com/this-portuguese-town-might-be-the-hidden-gem-you-have-been-searching-for) Évora is Portugal’s hidden treasure and tourists’ missed adventure. Lisbon, Porto and the Algarve remain the most visited regions in Europe’s westernmost country. However, this [charming historical city](https://tourtailors.com/tours/portuguese-cultural-heritage/) that combines... 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