Inside Portugal Travel

Cabo Girao, in Madeira considered one of the world’s hottest “non-fiscal” cliffs to experience in 2013 by Hideaways International

Wednesday, 19 December 2012 00:00

Hideaways International^TM revealed recently its timely list of the world’s hottest “non-fiscal” cliffs to experience in 2013.

Madeira Islands Open returns to Santo da Serra

Tuesday, 11 December 2012 18:35

The Madeira Islands Open, won in 2012 by the Sir Henry Cotton Rookie of the Year, Ricardo Santos, will return to Santo da Serra from May 16-19, 2013.

Pico in the Azores to get a Thalasso Spa in 2014

Tuesday, 04 December 2012 16:17

The new "Fonte Spa Thalasso" on Pico will be the first Spa in the Azores with Thalassotherapy and unique local offerings.

Serra do Pilar reopens to promote heritage in the Northern Region

Tuesday, 18 December 2012 00:00

New equipment is scheduled to allow a visit to Porto’s World Heritage monument, whose doors are usually closed. The Monastery of Serra do Pilar, in Gaia, usually has the doors closed to the many tourists who climb to the viewpoint with one of the most stunning views over the final stretch of the Douro.

US Travel Set to End Year at Records Levels in Portugal

Tuesday, 20 November 2012 16:25

New data for 2012 shows that the United States remains one of the fastest growing tourism markets for Portugal. From January to the end of September 2012, the number of U.S guests in Portuguese hotels increased by 10.3% over 2011.

Some 6 tons of chestnuts will be eaten in Marvao's Chestnut festival - November 10-11, 2012

Monday, 05 November 2012 20:02

The medieval village of Marvão, with its steep and winding streets, towering castle, and hilltop setting is a trip back in time and between November 10 and 11, the town will hold the 29th annual "Feast of the Chestnut / Fair Chestnut"

Saramago's week in New York starts Oct 25, 2012

Monday, 22 October 2012 15:11

The Arte Institute, in collaboration with Lisbon based José Saramago Foundation, will promote a week of events in New York City, from October 25 to November 1st, to honor and celebrate the 90th birthday of novelist José Saramago, the 1998 Portuguese Nobel Prize Laureate.