Inside Portugal Travel

Jeremy Irons praises Portuguese cuisine, landscapes and music

Friday, 13 April 2012 16:49

Actor Jeremy Irons, who is in Lisbon filming the movie "Night Train to Lisbon," yesterday praised the quality of Portuguese cuisine, the "magic" of the Fado music and the beauty of the nation's landscapes.

Portugal receives 26 nominations for World Travel Awards 2012

Saturday, 14 April 2012 00:00

Portuguese resorts, cities and companies have received a total of 26 nominations for this year’s World Travel Awards,

Porto is the Best European Destination 2012 by European Consumers Choice

Tuesday, 27 March 2012 17:30

The city of Porto has been selected as the European Best Destination 2012 (ECC - European Consumers Choice). Lisbon, which won the competition in 2011, was 8th in the Top 10 list of destinations.

Portugal to open 20 new hotels in 2012

Tuesday, 27 March 2012 00:00

Portugal will have 20 new hotels in 2012, as announced by the president of the executive board of the Hospitality Association of Portugal (AHP), Cristina Siza Vieira, who also said 13 more hotels are to be under renovation.

Lisbon “seen as a tourism star,” says Roland Berger

Monday, 12 March 2012 00:00

The fast pace of tourism growth in Lisbon led Roland Berger to classify the city as one of the most promising European cities in terms of tourism.

Best surf in February: Portugal

Friday, 10 February 2012 19:12

Surfline forecasters break down the best region to go surfing this month- for February, it's Portugal. Atlantic, Surfline's Best Bet for the month of February is Portugal - with a variety of setups that can handle a wide range of wind/swell conditions that make it a perfect match for this month's Best Bet.

Portugal: Michelin Stars 2012!

Sunday, 29 January 2012 00:00

We all know that Michelin stars are a hallmark of fine dining quality, and this year's guide recognizes 12 restaurants throughout Portugal.