Weekend Treasure
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Guides to explore Portugal.

Itineraries, tips and stories written by those who drive Portugal every day. To plan your trip stress-free.

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Portuguese food and wine: what to try (and where) — from custard tarts to port

Cod a thousand ways, fresh seafood, the perfect custard tart, and wines that surprise the world. A practical guide to Portugal's flavours and the right places to taste them.

Ricardo Aguiar Ricardo Aguiar · 17 July 2026 · 8 min read
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The best time to visit Portugal: season by season, weather and events

Portugal welcomes you all year, but each season offers a different experience. An honest guide to weather, crowds, prices and festivals to pick the right dates.

Equipa Weekend Treasure · 14 Jul 2026 · 7 min read
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A 3-day Portugal itinerary from Lisbon: city, hills and history

Only have a long weekend? This three-day itinerary starts in Lisbon and covers the essentials: the capital, magical Sintra, and the historic centre with Fátima and Óbidos.

Equipa Weekend Treasure · 11 Jul 2026 · 9 min read
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The best beaches near Lisbon: Arrábida, Cascais/Guincho and Comporta

Sheltered turquoise water at Arrábida, wind and surf at Guincho, and the wild beauty of Comporta. Which to pick, how to get there and the best time to go.

Ricardo Aguiar · 8 Jul 2026 · 8 min read
Alentejo guide Editorial illustration of the Roman Temple of Évora on the golden Alentejo plain

Évora and the Alentejo: Roman temple, Chapel of Bones, wine and the slow pace

A museum-city two hours from Lisbon, in the heart of the golden plain. Ancient history, some of the country's finest food, and wines winning prizes worldwide.

Ricardo Aguiar · 5 Jul 2026 · 8 min read
Porto guide Editorial illustration of the Douro river, the Luís I bridge and a rabelo boat

Porto and the Douro Valley: what to see, port cellars and a river cruise

The home of port wine and the world's oldest demarcated wine region. What to visit, where to taste, and how to choose between one day or several.

Ricardo Aguiar · 2 Jul 2026 · 9 min read
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Lisbon airport transfer: how to choose (and avoid surprises)

Taxi, ride-hailing or a private driver? What changes in price, comfort and peace of mind when you land in Lisbon.

Equipa Weekend Treasure · 24 Jun 2026 · 5 min read
Pilgrimage Editorial illustration of the basilica and colonnade of the Sanctuary of Fátima

Fátima in a day from Lisbon: sanctuary, monasteries and Nazaré

A day of faith and history through central Portugal: the Sanctuary of Fátima, the monasteries of Alcobaça and Batalha, and Nazaré's giant wave.

Equipa Weekend Treasure · 10 Jun 2026 · 6 min read
Sintra guide Editorial illustration of the Pena Palace towers on the Sintra hills

Sintra in a day: Pena Palace, Regaleira and Cabo da Roca

The enchanted hills at Lisbon's doorstep. How to see the best of Sintra in a single day — and still reach the westernmost point of Europe.

Ricardo Aguiar · 28 May 2026 · 7 min read
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What to see in Lisbon in one day: the perfect itinerary

From Belém to Alfama, a stress-free one-day Lisbon itinerary — with the viewpoints, the pastries and the fado in the right places.

Ricardo Aguiar · 12 May 2026 · 8 min read