Author: Candice

The Douro Valley, which I would compare to Napa Valley, is Portugal’s region for producing exceptional wines and ports. We tasted a number of wines and ports across roughly 1/2 dozen wineries and was impressed with the quality and diversity. Even more so was the price, where good wines were as little as a few Read more

Photos from left to right: Chapel of the Bones, Nazare, Shitz village, Tomar Castle From Evora, we made our way up through the central part of Portugal. Stopping at Obidos, a great medieval village with a wall you can walk around, and then basing in Nazare. Over the next couple of days we visited the Read more

Images Left to Right: West Coast Portugal, End of world as they knew it, Benagil Ocean Caves, Algarve Coast. The western and southern coast of Portugal is a rugged coast with beautiful views and beaches. We positioned ourselves in the town of Albufiera which is centrally located on the cost of southern Portugal. Lively town Read more

Images left to Right: Lisbon, Monument to the Discoveries, Pena Palace and Initiation Well in Sintra. Lisbon Vibrant and chaotic city will nearly 3m in population. 2nd oldest European capital after Athens. Western most large capital city and only one along the Atlantic. Belem area: Sintra Enjoy the Lisbon area, great food (tons of restaurant Read more

First Stop Sao Miquel Island in the Azores and a packed week. We viewed beautiful landscapes, swam in incredible places and watched dolphins, whales and a lot of cows! Tips 1.) Whale Watching: The cost for the one we went on was $65/pp. and was Picos de Aventura. Bring rain gear as you will get Read more

9/12 – Fly from MN to Azores Islands Portugal 9/13 – 9/19 – Azores Islands Portugal 9/19 – 9/24 – Lisbon Portugal 9/24 – 9/29 – Albufeira Portugal 9/29- 9/30 – Evora Portugal 9/30 – 10/3 – Nazare, Obidos, Alcobaca, Batalha, Fatima Portugal 10/3 – 10/4 – Tomar Portugal 10/4-10/6 – Coimbra (Via Lousa) Portugal Read more