Destination Feature: Portugal Beyond Lisbon

Reflections

If we have ever developed deep expertise on any country, Portugal is one of the places we truly know the best. One of Syllogi’s Co-Founders lives part-time in Portugal, and this feature is the result of years of intense exploration from its cities and small villages, to the mountains and the sea. In fact, we have been to all 18 of the country’s continental districts, more than most native Portuguese residents. This feature is a sampling of our master list of great intel for navigating everything Portugal, especially places outside of the ever-popular Lisbon and the Algarve.... Continue Reading

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Porto: Portugal’s Cultural Capital

A guide to our favorite spots in Portugal's most panoramic city.

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Eat: Bomfim 1896, Douro Valley

The finest dining in the vineyards of the Douro. Read More. 🗝️

Map: The Perfect Walk Around Porto

The best way to see Porto in a day.

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Tour: Mesa Luisa Cooking Class

The best class on Portuguese cooking, worthy of our only Lisbon pick in this issue. Read More. 🗝️

On Location: A Few Days in the Alentejo

Portugal’s Quiet Alternative to Umbria or Tuscany.

Resources and Intel

Intel: Ordering a Coffee in Portugal

A graphic guide to your café choice. Read more.

Intel: The IPMA Weather Resource

The ultimate Portuguese weather channel. Read More.

Intel: Portuguese Souvenirs

What’s in our suitcase returning from Portugal. Read More.

Intel: Two tips when renting a car in Portugal

Film that rental car before you go! Read More.

Insider: Margaret Varela

Moderator & Creator, Travel Portugal Facebook Community and Margaret’s Portuguese Kitchen

Syllogi’s ‘Musings’ is a series helping you paint a picture of a destination while traveling from your living room.

Read: "Island by Island Guide to the Azores"

Deciding which Azorean Island to Visit First is a Challenge. Read More.

Taste from Afar: Pastéis de Nata

For Dreaming of: The Quintessential Portuguese Snack. Read More.

Listen: Cesáira Évora

For Dreaming of: A Voice from Post-Colonial Portugal Unlike Any Other. Read More.

Watch: “Gloria” and “Rabo de Peixe (Turn of the Tide)”

Netflix’s New-ish Portuguese Dramas are Captivating. Read More.

Beauty: Viana do Castelo, Minho, Portugal

Just this past week, villagers don traditional ceremonial fashions in a striking parade celebrating Romaria Senhora d’Agonia.

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