Portugal Views

The “Europe’s Greatest Driving Roads” series visited Portugal and awarded the N304 road as the best driving road in Europe. After visiting countries like France, Germany, Spain, Romania, Norway, Italy, and England, Steve Sutcliffe and Ford’s team came to Portugal and surrendered to the charms of the N304 in northern Portugal and awarded it the best driving road in Europe. The winding Estrada Nacional 304 may be the best driving road in Europe for those who like to drive. It is wide, has a perfect surface, offers well-paced curves and incredible views. Better than that is the fact that few drivers use it. “During the three days of filming, only about 20 cars were seen traveling through it”, says Steve Sutcliffe, the journalist who drove the Ford Focus ST. The N304 managed to win 57 points out of a maximum of 60, surpassing the Mountain Road on the Isle of Man and the C462 in Catalonia, both with 56 points. But it is not just the road that counts for this score. G...

Evora is one of the best destinations in Portugal and it is very underrated. In this guide, you will discover all the best things to do in Evora, where to stay, and how to get there. Evora is located a bit further from Oceanside. Named by the Celtic tribes who inhabited the territory during ancient times, Evora was severely influenced by the Romans and the Moors at various stages before being held by the Portuguese in the 12th century. Such an evolution counting different impacts made it part of the most ancient European towns.  How to get to Evora from Lisbon By plain: As Evora does not have an airport, the best option for its proximity is the Lisbon airport. From there you have three options: By car: Our recommendation, because renting a car in Lisbon can be cheap, and there are so many great things to do in Evora, and some are far away from the city center. Also, the trip to Evora, if you don’t take the highway, is very enjoyable. This option will take you an hour and an hour an...

South-westernmost Portugal denoting the meeting point of the European continent with the Atlantic has a plethora of places to divert your mind. Historical towns, paradisiacal beaches, the post-earthquake reconstructions, and the bona fide Portuguese traditions promise unmatched adventures. Nonetheless, if the best is yet to be discovered get ready to tick off the awe-inspiring Arrabida Natural Park on your itinerary. The protected area founded in 1976 and covering 108 km² is a far cry from fussy urban spaces giving its visitors the possibility to indulge in a fusion of lush mountains and turquoise waters. And then it’s all about wonderful beaches making the entire trip all the more worthwhile.  Palmela Castle Standing high above the town of Palmela the namesake castle is one of the first points marking the outset of the Arrabida Natural Park. The complex comprises several constructions dating back to the 12-17th centuries among which are the Sant...