“It’s a place to calm down. To feel the spirit of nature, like the Japanese do,” says Sónia Lage Santiago, the owner of the new, seaside Villa Lage in Portugal’s Ria Formosa natural park, near Tavira.

Portugal is one of the most affordable European holiday destinations — ranked number five in the world for value in this year’s Post Office Travel Money holiday report. So it makes a great choice for ...

Where are they all? That’s what I keep asking myself during a break to the Algarve in high season, when, one is led to believe, half of Britain decamps to this sunny, reasonably affordable, friendly, ...

Portugal continues to shine as one of Europe’s most dynamic luxury property markets, attracting international buyers seeking ...

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PORTUGAL IS an ideal destination for British families seeking a blend of luxury, relaxation, and adventure. From the sun-kissed beaches of the southern coast to the cultural landmarks along the ...

What makes it special? The waves here are more gentle than further north, as the coast sweeps up towards the Atlantic. "The end of all the inhabited earth" was how Strabo the Geographer described this ...