Portugal Travel Blog | Dan Flying Solo https://www.danflyingsolo.com/category/destinations/europe/portugal/ Travel Blog & Travel Photography | Exploring the world solo... Mon, 02 Oct 2023 17:31:01 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.3.2 Best Places To Visit in the Algarve: Things To Do and Top Attractions https://www.danflyingsolo.com/things-to-do-algarve-best-places/ https://www.danflyingsolo.com/things-to-do-algarve-best-places/#respond Sat, 30 Sep 2023 09:15:50 +0000 https://www.danflyingsolo.com/?p=21904 The best things to do in the Algarve range from idyllic islands and castle-crowned towns, to epic beach hikes and mountain spa-town trails.

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]]> https://www.danflyingsolo.com/things-to-do-azores/feed/ 0 10 Best Beach Destinations in Europe For Any Kind of Traveller https://www.danflyingsolo.com/best-beach-destinations-europe-holiday/ https://www.danflyingsolo.com/best-beach-destinations-europe-holiday/#respond Mon, 18 Sep 2023 08:49:47 +0000 https://www.danflyingsolo.com/?p=24598 Europe's best beach destinations include culinary coastal city breaks, lazy-day beach lounging, and active trails along scenic shorelines. Here's some seaside inspiration for your next trip.

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]]> https://www.danflyingsolo.com/tap-portugal-stopover-lisbon-porto-chef/feed/ 0 The Flavours of Fundão, Portugal’s Creative Cherry Capital  https://www.danflyingsolo.com/visit-fundao-castelo-novo-cherry-capital/ https://www.danflyingsolo.com/visit-fundao-castelo-novo-cherry-capital/#respond Mon, 19 Jun 2023 19:56:59 +0000 https://www.danflyingsolo.com/?p=23677 Fundão and Castelo Novo are true hinterland hideaways, with historic castles, cherries, vineyards, blossoms, and boutique stays aplenty.

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]]> https://www.danflyingsolo.com/visit-fundao-castelo-novo-cherry-capital/feed/ 0 Algarve Hidden Gems: My 20 Favourite Offbeat Algarve Spots and Beaches https://www.danflyingsolo.com/algarve-hidden-gems-beaches-video/ https://www.danflyingsolo.com/algarve-hidden-gems-beaches-video/#comments Fri, 31 Mar 2023 16:13:15 +0000 https://www.danflyingsolo.com/?p=12469 Discover my pick of the best Algarve hidden gems. Whitewashed villages, beautiful beaches, idyllic islands and 'secret Algarve' waterfalls.

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