Lisbon © Judy Darley

City of discoveries: Lisbon

From its seafaring past to its architectural rejuvenation, everyone should taste Lisbon’s flavours at least once.

A travesseiro is a traditional pastry

Lisbon’s top ten gastronomic hotspots

Explore Portugal’s capital city to savour some of the country’s richest culinary experiences.

Madeira

Island Of Romance: Madeira

Despite being closer to Africa than Europe, Madeira is very much a part of Portugal. Judy Darley and her new husband discover the island’s romantic side.

Autumn In Porto

Despite being Portugal’s second largest city, Porto still feels like a traditional small town, and has plenty to offer visitors.

Tap Into The Alqueva Dam

The Alentejo’s Alqueva Dam project is nearing completion, and investing in the area now could pay big dividends.

Winter Golf In Portugal

With over 55 18-hole courses now open, golfers are spoilt for choice.

Golf Looks To The Future

Portugal is green-lighting more quality golf developments.

Marine Life: Sales at Sea

Portugal's luxury yacht market is booming, fuelled by a doubling of the Algarve’s marina capacity.

Pleasure Charter

Need something to look forward to now your summer holidays are over? Why not take advantage of low season prices and charter a yacht in Portugal?

Pools Of Desire

For pure pleasure and deep relaxation, water-based spa treatments can’t be beaten – and the Algarve has some of the best in Europe. Lie back and luxuriate as Christina Hippisley outlines what you can expect.

Island Idyll

Earlier this year, acclaimed wine writer Roz Cooper and her youngest daughter Claudia, a successful international model, spent a long weekend in Madeira, soaking up the sun and sampling the local wines and foods. But does the island really appeal to both parents and children? Read on to hear both sides of the story…

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