Sintra is a town enveloped in mystery, and each of its historical sites is surrounded by legends. It’s also a town known for its literary heritage and vast array of monuments, including prehistoric ones, like dolmens. Because Sintra is rich in nineteenth century Romantic architecture, it was classified as a World Heritage Site, and all of its monuments received the same classification, which includes the ones on this list. Continue reading…
4 Reasons to Visit Évora
If you’re planning on visiting the Alentejo region you can’t miss Évora, the only Portuguese city to be a member of the Most Ancient European Towns Network. Its history spans more than two thousand years, and it’s still etched on the buildings of the city and on the dozens of megalithic monuments in the area.
This city is in the middle of the Alentejo’s wide plains, and the landscape is characterised by olive trees and vineyards, as well as the intensive planting and harvesting of cereals, with pasture regions and forests of cork and oak. Continue reading…
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Fun Activities to do in the Azores
Not all Pousadas in Portugal are on the mainland. We have two beautiful historic Pousadas in the Azores, an archipelago of nine volcanic islands set in the northern Atlantic. Although they are on different islands, Faial and Terceira, you can always take the ferry and explore any other place of your choice.
4 Things You Can Do In Obidos
Obidos is a place unlike others in Portugal. In 1282, the town was given as a wedding gift by King Dinis to D. Isabel, his bride, and since then little has changed in the medieval feel of Obidos. Even though the 1755 earthquake that devastated Lisbon also caused damage to the walls and some of the buildings, the town is still going strong. Continue reading…
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Fun Activities For Children in the Algarve
The Algarve has a brilliant reputation for being a family friendly destination. It’s one of the most popular places in Portugal for families, with plenty of things to see and do to keep the children entertained.
When staying in one of our beautiful and luxurious Pousadas of Portugal resorts in the Algarve, we understand that you may never want to leave. However, we recommend finding the time to enjoy some of the following fun activities that are perfect for keeping the children happy! Continue reading…
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Travelling Resolutions for the New Year
Have you thought about your New Year’s Resolution? You may have decided to stick to the same resolution you’ve made for the past couple of years, or maybe you’re looking for a new resolution to challenge yourself by. This year, why not make a resolution to leave your comfort zone, travel the world or even improve your travel experience? Continue reading…
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Celebrate with Portugal’s Spring Festivals
As the festive season draws to a close and work calls us all back again, as the skies of England continue to threaten rain and the days still seem so short, there’s no better pick-me-up than planning for a spring holiday. So, when are the best times to go? The country offers beautiful landscapes and delightful sights all year round, so it can be hard to choose. However, if you time your visit to coincide with some of the country’s most popular events, you can add a special flavour to your stay. Continue reading…
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5 Tips to Surviving the Airport
Helping you find the perfect Pousada in Portugal for your holiday isn’t the only thing we specialise in. We also like to know that your travel is as easy and stress-free as possible. When travelling anywhere, one of the most stress-full parts of the travelling experience is navigating the airport.
To help get your off to a flying start, we’ve come up with a couple of ways you can make navigating the airport a little less stress-full. Continue reading…
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Greetings of the Season to all our Customers from Pousadas of Portugal
The festive season is well and truly upon us and with only a single day separating us from Christmas Day, we’re quite shocked at how quickly the year has passed us by. No sooner had 2015 begun, it seems to have come to an end. We’re sure that it was only a couple of weeks ago that we were appreciating the beautiful summer weather!
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