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Visit Portugal @visitportugal.com · 3d

The rough texture of a wall and you're back.
The monumentality of centuries-old castles and the breathtaking view beyond the walls.
Portugal felt like this.
If you haven’t felt it yet, go.
Let history write that memory for you.

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Visit Portugal @visitportugal.com · 3d

#Vilamoura is a top "Algarve resort, known for luxury stays, golf🏌️, and #Portugal’s largest marina⚓. By night, it buzzes with bars and restaurants. Don’t miss the nearby Roman ruins of Cerro da Vila.
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Visit Portugal @visitportugal.com · 4d

From 9 to 19 October, #Óbidos will once again be filled with pages and words with #FOLIO – International #Literary #Festival of Óbidos. A not-to-be-missed gathering for book lovers, featuring authors, conversations, and lectures in a setting straight out of a novel.
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Visit Portugal @visitportugal.com · 5d

#Graciosa #Island, a #UNESCO #Biosphere #Reserve in the #Azores, is known as the “White Island” for its pale landscapes and place names. Its white tones contrast with the red windmills, and local queijadas offer a sweet taste of tradition.
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Visit Portugal @visitportugal.com · 6d

Don’t miss the #Madeira #Nature #Festival, Oct 7–12! Enjoy a week of #hiking, diving, and other #outdoor adventures in stunning landscapes. At night, #Funchal lights up with music, local #food, and Madeiran #culture.
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Visit Portugal @visitportugal.com · 9d

Harvest season is a wonderful time to #VisitPortugal. Want to join this unique #tradition? Look for #wineries with programs that allow visitors to help with the #harvest or even stomp grapes! In some places, you can even take home the #wine you helped make, a keepsake.
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Visit Portugal @visitportugal.com · 9d

Summer may be behind us, but every ending holds a promise. As you take that last swim, ride, sunset or memory, remember: it’s not goodbye. It’s just see you soon, Portugal, for more sunshine, more stories and more adventures.
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Visit Portugal @visitportugal.com · 10d

In vintage carriages, it passes vineyards, tiled stations, and wine estates. Highlights include São Bento and Pinhão, ending in Pocinho with access to the scenic Sabor bike path.
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Visit Portugal @visitportugal.com · 10d

The MiraDouro train route🚂, from Porto to Pocinho through the Douro Valley, was named one of the '5 Fall Rail Trips in Europe' [email protected]
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Visit Portugal @visitportugal.com · 10d

Beja, once Pax Julia in Roman times, invites you to climb #Portugal’s tallest marble keep for sweeping views of the #Alentejo plains. After 200 spiral steps, reward yourself with convent sweets like queijadas, toucinho-do-céu, and trouxas-de-ovos. hi.switchy.io/iWtx
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Fado, Music of the World | www.visitportugal.com

Visit Portugal @visitportugal.com · 11d

On this #WorldMusicDay, we celebrate the sounds that bring #Portugal's soul to life. #Fado, for example, echoes through #Lisbon's traditional streets, telling timeless tales of love, longing, and the past. Experience this #UNESCO-recognized Intangible #Cultural #Heritage of Humanity.
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A shawl, a guitar, a voice and a lot of feeling. A recognised symbol of Portugal, this simple image can describe Fado, a music of the world that is Portuguese.In its essence, it sings the feeling, the...

Romanesque Route | www.visitportugal.com

Visit Portugal @visitportugal.com · 12d

If you're planning a trip to northern Portugal but don't have time to organise an itinerary, why not follow the Romanesque Route? This route covers 58 monuments across 12 municipalities in the Sousa, Douro and Tâmega valleys.
Start exploring!

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The Romanesque Route is a tour covering 58 monuments located in the north of Portugal, near the rivers Tâmega, Sousa and part of the Douro.

Sagres Birdwatching Festival | www.visitportugal.com

Visit Portugal @visitportugal.com · 13d

From October 2 to 5, #Sagres hosts #Portugal's largest #birdwatching event, the Birdwatching Festival. Thousands of birds pass through the #Algarve on their way to Africa, making it a prime spot for birdwatchers. Check the schedule for activities such as field trips, boat tours and hiking excursions

Plan your visit to Sagres and do not miss the Birdwatching Festival!In October, Sagres in the Algarve will host the largest birdwatching event held in Portugal: the “Bird Watching Festival”. Sagres, a...

Literary Tourism | www.visitportugal.com

Visit Portugal @visitportugal.com · 16d

Have you ever explored #Portugal through the words of its #writers? Over the centuries, they have filled page after page with verses celebrating the best that the country has to offer, inviting each reader to #discover it for themselves. Be inspired to create your own story.
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We travel for pleasure, for holidays, or for work, alone, with family, or friends. But regardless of the reason or the interest, taking a book is still on the list of things to put in the luggage.

Tour around the Island of Madeira | www.visitportugal.com

Visit Portugal @visitportugal.com · 16d

Peace flows through the streets of Castelo Mendo:
- Its medieval heritage can be felt
- The surrounding hills fill the horizon
- It's possible to stay away from the busyness of the daily life
Take your time to bask in the breeze.

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Visit Portugal @visitportugal.com · 17d

Of #Madeira’s many stunning #viewpoints, Cabo Girão stands out. At 580 metres, it’s Europe’s highest promontory, offering breathtaking views of Funchal, Câmara de Lobos, and the Atlantic Ocean. Not afraid of heights? Step onto the Skywalk, a glass platform above the landscape below.
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Despite its small surface area, Madeira is rich in majestic sceneries of rare beauty. The best way to get to know its charms is to rent a car and set off to discover this floating garden! Heading west...

A weekend in Troia | www.visitportugal.com

Visit Portugal @visitportugal.com · 18d

September is the perfect time for a beach getaway to #Tróia. Enjoy golden sands, clear waters, dolphin-watching, Roman ruins, and a round of golf—all in one weekend.
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Boat trips in search of dolphins, beaches extending as far as the eye can see, restaurants with fresh fish and terraces on the sand... this is the simplest description of a vacation in Troia, ideal fo...

Trails in the Azores | www.visitportugal.com

Visit Portugal @visitportugal.com · 19d

When travelling to the #Azores, discover the archipelago by exploring its #trails. Every #hike reflects the diversity of the landscape, from imposing cliffs and seaside fajãs to waterfalls hidden in the greenery. Just choose the #route that suits you
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Whether you are a lover of quiet walks or an adrenalin junkie, the Azores have more than 60 hiking trails with all the conditions for walking safely. Venture out and discover unique landscapes between...

The Wines of Centro de Portugal | www.visitportugal.com

Visit Portugal @visitportugal.com · 19d

#Autumn in #Portugal invites you to walk, not to rush. And every step you take, even on a slower pace, brings you closer to nature’s rhythm.
Let this season soften everything. Even time.
It's a return to simplicity, to wonder, to yourself.
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Visit Portugal @visitportugal.com · 20d

Celebrate the start of #autumn with #wines from #CenterOfPortugal. Visit the #wineries where they are produced, which range from modern spaces to traditional farms. Enjoy a tasting session with stunning #vineyard views, sunlit and cooled by the Atlantic breeze.
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With its great diversity of landscapes and climatic conditions, Centro de Portugal produces excellent wines that go well with the regional cuisine.Bairrada WinesSituated in the coastal strip between t...

The Cuisine of the Algarve | www.visitportugal.com

Visit Portugal @visitportugal.com · 23d

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The very freshest fish and seafood come from the sea, and are the main ingredients in the Algarve cuisine. They are joined by vegetables and fruits whose flavours the sun has made sublime, and their c...

EVOA - Espaço de Visitação e Observação de Aves (Visiting and Birdwatching Centre) | www.visitportugal.com

Visit Portugal @visitportugal.com · 23d

When visiting the #Algarve, be sure to enjoy 😋a traditional #cataplana. This regional speciality is cooked in a shell-shaped copper pot of the same name. Try the classic fish and seafood versions, or sample more creative interpretations. Want to make it at home? Check out this #recipe book
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Visit Portugal @visitportugal.com · 24d

In #Portugal, #soup is more than a starter. It’s comfort, habit and heritage served in a bowl. From light vegetable broths to thick stews with bread, meat or fish, soups shape-shift across the country.
👉 Where will your soup journey begin?
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Visit Portugal @visitportugal.com · 24d

The Tagus Estuary Natural #Reserve, one of Europe’s most beautiful estuaries, is a true haven for #nature lovers. Visit EVOA, the #Birdwatching and Visitor Centre, for guided tours of the park’s 3 lagoons and a permanent exhibition on birds, the estuary, and the local lezíria wetlands
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Just 30 minutes from Lisbon, you can embark on a magnificent expedition into the world of birds, which can be observed in their natural habitat, while exploring the wild side of the Tagus River.Part o...