07 Jul
Faro often gets overlooked as a resort, merely because people head on to other destinations from its airport. That could be said to work in the city’s favour, as for those who do discover its charms, Algarve’s capital city remains relatively unspoilt and retains a predominantly traditional and peaceful atmosphere.
21 Jun
The mouth of the Rio Minho in northern Portugal marks the border both in historical and cultural terms with its much larger neighbour Spain. This important river has given its name to this north-western Portuguese province, the Minho.
05 Jun
Quinta do Ouro is an elegant manor house situated in the village of Travassos on the northern bank of the Rive Ave. This traditional village is 7.5 kilometres to the east of Povoa de Lanhoso on the Costa Verde and Minho region of northern Portugal.
13 Apr
Lagos is a beautiful town on the western Algarve coastline, known for its character, charm and hive of activities, which perfectly blends traditional Portuguese culture with lively tourism. The beaches in the Lagos area are hailed as some of the best in the Algarve, with golden sands stretching for miles. Vintage Travel explores some of
20 Mar
Quinta do Ouro is a beautiful Manor House, located in the village of Travassos, around 7.5 kilometres east of Povoa de Lanhoso in the Braga region of northern Portugal. This charming five-bedroom, five-bathroom Manor House can sleep ten guests in comfort.
01 Mar
If you’re looking for stylish, modern accommodation in the Algarve, let us introduce you to Villa Álvares. This brand new-build villa boasts a spacious and contemporary interior, and with three bedrooms and two bathrooms, Villa Álvares can sleep six guests in comfort.
20 Feb
If you leave the city of Porto and head north until you reach the border with Spain, you’ll be in a region known as the Costa Verde (green coast); including the areas of the Douro Litoral and the Minho. There are some stunning vistas of green and rolling lands and a long striking beach. Small market towns
24 Oct
The Algarve is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Portugal. It has everything you need; breath-taking cliffs, clean sandy beaches, clear water, essential amenities, and a thriving nightlife. It has 160km of coastline and, on average, 300 sunny days a year.
12 Sep
The Algarve in southern Portugal is one of the most popular beach destinations in Europe. It has over 160 kilometres of shoreline and can boast an impressive 300 days of sunshine per year. Here are five wonderful recommendations for secluded beaches on the Algarve…
05 Aug
Despite being the Algarve’s capital, Faro has managed to retain much of its Portuguese qualities and not succumbed to mass tourism. The restaurants and bars cater just as much for the locals as tourists, and consequently offer many authentic traditional dishes and at reasonable prices. Even the shopping areas in Faro are lined with open-air