Spotlight: Restaurante A Rocha, Praia do Pedrógão

A view approaching A Rocha from the car park.

Location: Praia do Pedrógão, Leiria, PortugalCategory: Restaurant At a Glance 🖊️ Micro Blog: Restaurante A Rocha offers simple, sea-fresh cooking with big Atlantic views on the central Portuguese coast. I visited for a third time recently, and it’s the kind of place where the charcoal smoke meets the salt air, and you’re hungry before you …

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9 Scams You Need To Know About Before Visiting Porto, Portugal

Ornate building facades in Porto

With more than 1.6 million tourists visiting Porto each year, there is no shortage of tourist scams and pickpockets in the city. Especially if you’re going to Porto for the first time, you should know what to look out for so you avoid falling victim to one of these tourist scams. Tourists are usually easy …

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37 Essential Things To See And Do In Porto, Portugal

Top of the bridge overlooking Porto

If you’re looking for things to do in Porto then you’ve come to the right place. Whether you’re planning your next trip or simply trying to find out if this city is right for you this list will help your research. We came up with our 37 favourite things to do in Porto, many of …

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The Best 4-Day Itinerary For Lisbon, Portugal

Tram passing a church in Lisbon

Lisbon is the perfect city to see on an extended weekend getaway. This 4-day Lisbon itinerary covers all the important sights of the city and perfectly combines sightseeing with nightlife and culture in Lisbon. Fall in love with this incredible city and make it your new favourite place to go in southern Europe. Lisbon is …

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Road Trip Through Portugal: Ultimate 2-Week Itinerary

Colourful boats on the beach at Nazare in Portugal

Portugal is a great place for a road trip, especially during summer. You’ll get to see some of Europe’s best beaches and enjoy the rich culture of Portugal’s larger cities. This 2-week Portugal road trip itinerary takes you to Portugal’s most popular cities as well as some lesser-known spots along the way. You’ll start your …

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Frigiliana Travel Guide: Top Things to See and Do

The stunning white houses set against the green mountain and blue sky of the Andalusian white village Frigiliana

Nestled in the Axarquía region of Málaga province, only five kilometres up the mountain from Nerja and about an hour east of Málaga, lies a village that seems lifted straight from a postcard. Frigiliana, with its cascade of whitewashed homes, polished cobbled alleys and balconies overflowing with geraniums, is often dubbed Andalusia’s prettiest pueblo blanco. …

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Spotlight: La Luna Terraza Bar Restaurant Review

The main bar and some outside dining tables at La Luna Terazza and Restaurant

Location: La Luna, Aldeadávila de la Ribera, Salamanca, SpainCategory: Restaurant | Bar | Terrace At a Glance 🖊️ Micro Blog: I went to a restaurant two nights in a row, very rare for me. A garden walkway, twinkly lights, and a mojito that rivals my Florida Keys days. Relaxed, friendly, and fairly priced.📍 Location: Aldeadávila …

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Spotlight: Piscina Municipal Serradilla del Arroyo – Family Pool in Salamanca

The 2 pools at Piscinas de Serradilla del Arroyo. The small round one for children and large adult one in the background.

Location: Serradilla del Arroyo, Salamanca, SpainCategory: Attraction | Pool | Nature At a Glance 🖊️ Micro Blog: “A shaded oasis with a large pool, kids’ splash area, and free BBQs in the Sierra de Francia. Affordable, relaxed, and a genuine local favourite — I couldn’t believe the value.”📍 Location: Serradilla del Arroyo, Salamanca, Spain💰 Cost: …

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Spotlight: Piscina Municipal de Tamames

The clean blue water of the two pools at La Piscina Municipal de Tamames on a sunny day

Location: Piscina Municipal de Tamames, Tamames, Salamanca, SpainCategory: Attraction | Experience At a Glance 🖊️ Micro Blog: “Shaded by willows and pines, this quiet outdoor pool is a perfect summer road-trip pause.”📍 Location: Tamames, Salamanca, Spain💰 Cost: €3 adults / €2 children⏱ Time Needed: 2–6 hours🗓️ Opening Hours: Late June–August, typically daily from midday (check …

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