Nestled in Portugal's scenic central mountains, just 25km from Lisbon, lies the historic town of Sintra. Dotted with fairytale palaces, a Sintra visit is usually a central part of any Lisbon Itinerary... So, here's how to enjoy the perfect day trip.
Who could say no to a long weekend discovering one of the oldest cities in Europe? Well, not me! Therefore, I recently spent 3 days in Lisbon, and soon learnt that it's a city of many sides. With such a rich history & bustling nightlife, there's a seemingly endless number of things to do... Yet, I managed to put together the following Lisbon itinerary which (I think) perfectly captures everything you must see in Lisbon!
My Uncle is lucky enough to call the The Algarve (Portugal) his home. Although this has resulted in envy inspiring tails of his days spent in the sun, it's also meant my family and I have enjoyed many cheap and cheerful trips to this beautiful part of the world - yay! Visiting Portugal’s southernmost region countless times, I've learnt one thing: there's so much to see and do! Stunning Mediterranean beach's, charming towns and water sports galore are all boxed together and wrapped with a bow of glorious weather... As a result, narrowing down my favourite places to visit in the Algarve was tricky. But, I powered through ;)... Below are my favourite four things to see and do, Because who doesn't appreciate a good list?
