One of Europe’s oldest countries, Portugal is known for its mix of rugged landscapes and traditional rural lifestyles. Explore 300 million-year-old battered Atlantic coastlines and jagged slate mountains on some great Portugal mountain biking holidays. *Originally published in September 2014…
Prepare for an unforgettable adventure along Portugal’s most unspoiled coastline! The Costa Vicentina brings together the romantic tranquillity of the Alentejo and the raw, untamed beauty of the Algarve’s wild shores. This is a land where nature reigns, with golden…
Want to windsurf somewhere in Europe with both flat water and wave riding, fairly reliable conditions and great tourist facilities? Then read this guide to Albufeira windsurfing holidays in Algarve, Portugal. Why visit Albufeira? Albufeira is the Algarve’s biggest and…
The Surf Experience kicked off in 1992. It pre-dates pretty much all other surf camps and surfing holiday companies in Europe. It was created for love of surfing rather than money and this is what has kept it eternally popular.…
With fantastic conditions for a range of abilities, amazing luxury accommodation, beautiful landscapes, rich historical sites, and a range of other activities for everyone to enjoy, Portugal has it all. Rich natural beauty with green countryside and a rugged coastline,…
Want to know the best Portuguese paragliding destinations? Then check out this guide of where to paraglide in Portugal. There are few better feelings than soaring over the South Downs or the Lake District in the UK. But with our…
Summer windsurfing in Europe can be idyllic, incredible and indecently expensive. So to avoid paying out for a flop, we’ve pulled together 11 of the best places for European windsurf holidays over the summer. Summer windsurfing in Europe Work got…
Come and join our full day sea kayaking tours in the western Algarve, along the beautiful coastline of the natural park “Sudoeste Alentejano e Costa Vicentina”. Expects impressive cliffs, hidden caves and idyllic beaches. With a mild climate kayaking tours…
Occupying the extreme south-western point of the European mainland, the Algarve is a rugged outcrop of Portugal that’s popular for sun, sea and fun. In this guide to Algarve adventure holidays we summarise what’s on offer and ask; is it…
Imagine waking up every morning just metres away from your favourite surf spot on the planet. Well that’s what the best Portugal surf camps give you. This western European nation is blessed with some of the best waves in the world,…
You’ll find Sagres at the end of the road on the very southern tip of south west Portugal’s Algarve region. Its position shields it from the worst of the Atlantic swell but means it is also affected by Mediterranean currents.…
All up and down the Atlantic coast of Portugal you can find some of the best waves in Europe, if not the world. You only have to look at the giant waves surfed by Carlos Burle and Andrew Cotton in…
