Outdoors
As Wolves Lose Protection Across Europe, Could Portuguese Packs Find an Ally in Tourists?
Portuguese wolves are on the decline. Could tourism help turn the trend?
Want to explore Benagil caves in the Algarve? You’ll now have to pay to enter.
Benagil caves near Lagoa in the Algarve, a truly magical area your correspondents have previously explored on an inflatable dingy and by, you know, simply
Portugal launching world’s longest circular hiking trail to combat over-tourism | euronews
“Developed to encourage tourists off the beaten track and away from familiar (and oversubscribed) destinations such as Lisbon and the Algarve, [Palmilhar Portugal (Walking Portugal)]
Flea and Artist Markets in Lisbon
Lisbon is home to more and more street markets, and each of them has something worth recommending — see our top picks, updated for 2024.
Nudist Beaches in Portugal, Or How To Stop Paying for Swimwear
No shirt? No pants?! No problem.
Sponsored: Top 5 Dog-Friendly Beaches Around Lisbon
Dogs are allowed on several beaches within a few minutes ride from Lisbon — and some of them rank as the most beautiful in Portugal.
Lousã Schist Village: Something for Everyone
Stone pathways, inlaid fountains, a fanciful swimming spot, and a stunning castle are just a few treasures found in this ancient hidden village.
Lisbon’s Rock Climbing Gyms (Rocodromos)
There’s a growing number of choices for rock climbers to train inside Lisbon, and Atlas helped bring one of them to life!
Driving Topless to a Vineyard in the Algarve
Wind in your hair, wine in your glass, sand on your feet: the perfect weekend escape.
Dino Parque Lourinhã: An Unexpectedly Fun Thing I Might Do Again
This is the kind of theme park dinosaur lovers can really sink their teeth into.
Monte Selvagem: Not Your Average Wildlife Refuge
Adventure, activities and “happy animals doing happy things”.
The Ultimate Guide to Sagres: A Surfer’s Paradise in Southern Portugal
This may be a small town, but it definitely knows how to party. And if you don’t order an ice-cold Sagres, were you even really here?