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…
4 Things You Can Do In Obidos
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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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Experience the Douro River Cruise
People the world over take to cruise ships with the intention of enjoying a holiday at sea and various ports along the way. As tantalising as these ventures may seem, what if you wanted to explore the heart of a country rather than its shore line? Continue reading…
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Lisbon Sites and Their History
Portugal happens to be home to some of the richest history in all of Europe; from Pedro Alvares Cabral discovering Brazil in the 1500, to the Great Earthquake of Portugal which was singularly the most shattering natural phenomenon of the Age of Enlightenment. At the heart of some of this deep and rooted history is the city of Lisbon, standing as a symbol of both the Portugal of the past, and the Portugal of the future. Continue reading…
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City Escapes: Northern Portugal
For many people, holidaying in a city is far from their quiet, romantic idea of the perfect holiday. In fact, cities offer a stunning insight into the elegant and enigmatic history of the country with softly hinted at ideas of the romantic era, carved into the building work for all to admire.
Portugal is teeming with the ghosts of a rich and affluent history made clear with twisting streets and unique buildings. When experiencing life in Portugal and enjoying the many activities in and around its beautiful cities, you can relax in the ancient and famous Pousadas of Portugal. Continue reading…
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