Tauck's Spain & Portugal cruises chart courses for a treasure trove of discoveries. Indulge in the traditions and charms of Barcelona all the way to Lisbon.
For travelers pondering “Is Aveiro worth visiting?” especially when considering other destinations in Portugal, a comparison with nearby cities can be insightful: Aveiro vs Porto: Portois renowned for its rich history, port wine cellars, and vibrant cultural scene. It’s larger and more bustling...
Lying in the northwest of the country on the border with Spain, Peneda-Geres is a lovely place to visit and is Portugal’s onlynational park. Established in 1971, it protects precious landscapes and ecosystems as well as countless villages set in scenic and secluded spots. Sprawling over a ...
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Spanning Spain and Portugal and currently theworld's only cross-border zipline, this is one of the most daring and radical tourist attractions in the country. ConnectingSanlúcar de Guadianain Spain's Huelva province withAlcoutimin the far north of the Algarve, the line measures 720 meters and...
September 2023 – Anna Hamilton ofSpain Inspired, EU resident:“I visited Lisbon for a bit over a week, partly as a work trip but I then extended my stay to see some more of the city as a tourist. Lisbon is a fantastic city to visit, but you can definitely tell that it’s a hots...
Lying a short distance away from the border with Spain, Elvas is a fascinating place to visit. Much of the town’s identity, history, and heritage has been influenced by its proximity to its neighbor. Due to fears of being attacked and conquered, a series of fortifications and walls were ...
Braga is in a great location, only 30 minutes from the beach, 15 minutes from the mountains, and 40 minutes from Spain. Madeira Madeira isn’t the first place that comes to mind when Americans dream of retiring in Portugal from USA. Funchal, the island’s largest city, is on the ...
Alvaro Morata (C) of Spain raises a star to celebrate after scoring his team's first goal against Sweden during their World Cup qualifier in Seville, Spain, November 14, 2021. /CFP European qualifier semifinals will take place on March 24, 2022. ...
and it’s just one the many reasons that many Portuguese people prefer Porto to Lisbon. The Douro Valley and cities like Guimarães andBragaare both easily accessible, and perfect for day trips or weekends away. It’s also close to Northern Spain, particularly Galicia, with Vigo and Santiago...