The Tempus hotel & spa, Ponte da Barca, Viana do Castelo is located in the small historical town of Ponte da Barca named after the boat which would take pelgrims from the south side of the Lima river to the north on their way to Santiago do Compostela and the 15th century bridge build in 1450. A thriving town in the time of the pelgrims … Continue reading Tempus hotel & spa, Ponte da Barca, Viana do Castelo
We love Portuguese wine, wine districts and wine culture. It’s production and consumption are as inherent of the Portuguese society as it is of the French. Currently Portugal is starting to gain more & more international attention for its wines and this we are very pleased about as Portuguese wines are both unique, diverse and excellent and no wine lover should skip the opportunity to … Continue reading Lisbon wine tasting & Lisbon wine tours
Quad biking in Alentejo! Close to the city of Beja, you will find a unique country club and natural park consisting of 1620 HA of farm land giving us the perfect opportunity to drive around with a unique form of transport, the Quad bike! Dont worry if you have never driven one before we will give you the necessary training and you will soon get … Continue reading Quad biking, Alentejo, Beja
Balloon rides are a unique way of discovering Portugal from the silence of the sky as the wind softly carries the balloon at its own wish. In central Portugal, between the Serra da Gardunha and Serra da Estrela, the Cova da Beira offers us landscapes so magnificent that they provide lasting impressions. You could glimp the Ascerejeiras flowers of Fundão, the white snow that covers … Continue reading Hot air Ballooning Fundão, Serra da Estrela, Central Portugal
Join Go Discover Portugal on a very typical Portuguese culinary tradition during a beach barbecue where you will learn to barbecue Portuguese style and enjoy this very typical Portuguese outdoor activity. Barbecue you could say is something in the DNA of the Portuguese and whenever the weather is good, the Portuguese will bring the barbecue out of the garage and onto the garden, street or … Continue reading Beach and park barbecue workshops – Barbecue traditions of Portugal
The Azores, known for its beautiful landscapes and wonderful wildlife has a rich sea habitat that is home to a large range of dolphins and whales and a trip to the islands is not complete without an exploration of this amazing coastline. We now offer you a unique activity that allows you to discover marine biodiversity. This trip is accompanied by a professional team of … Continue reading Sea experience including swimming with dolphins! Sao Miquel, Azores
Canyoning São Miguel, Azores, Portugal is an adventurous and energizing way to discover the largest of the Azores island, São Miguel, known locally as the green island. The island is covered in canyons, caves and waterfalls and lends itself perfectly for the exciting canyoning sport. Canyoning consists of climbing, sliding and swimming through this wonderful landscape and we now have 6 different canyoning routes available … Continue reading Canyoning São Miguel, Azores, Portugal
Pousada Forte de Sao Sebastiao, Angra do Heroismo, Acores set in a sixteenth century fortress! The castle was build in 1555 and the urban centre of Terciera, where it is located, was classified as UNESCO world heritage in 1985 The Pousada de Angra do Heroísmo, São Sebastião, in is located at the top of a cliff inside a sixteenth century fortress; this is the only … Continue reading Pousada Forte de Sao Sebastiao, Angra do Heroismo, Acores
The food of Portugal is little known out of Portugal, yet it is a unique style of cooking with much diversity. These workshops provide cooking experiences for those interested in learning the art of Portuguese cooking in a relaxed way with the possibility of wining and dining the results ath the same location. Overview of Porto’s offer Cooking in Chiado Cooking in Alcantara Cooking in … Continue reading Portuguese cooking lessons Lisbon
Vineyard to Table – Wine Tour Vineyard to table tour is one of the nicest tours of the moment to leave Lisbon for 7 hours and visit some of the most beautiful family run vineyard estates in the surrounding districts. The areas closest to Lisbon that produce the best wines are Alentejo, Alenquer, Ribatejo, Colares, Setúbal e Azeitão some only at 30km distance will already … Continue reading Vineyard visits & wine tasting day tours
Tejo motorboat cruises give a unique opportunity to visit Lisbon from one of its best viewpoints, the Tagus river. The river is at it widest when it reaches Lisbon after 1038km of length and having crossed a large part of Spain before entering Portugal and finding its way into the Atlantic ocean just past the cities borders. It is an ideal opportunity to view the … Continue reading Motorboat cruises of Lisbon for groups
The hotel Minho is the symbol of intimate natural design with a leisurely modern concept. Elegance and simplicity define this hotel – elements that are visible in the architecture, Interior design, Hospitality and the many little extras provided that will make your stay memorable. Continue reading Hotel Vila d’Óbidos