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Hi, my name is Candy and I'm a Travel Planner living in Portugal since 2016. I’m here to help you design the perfect trip to Portugal, Spain and Italy.

With 15+years of travel planning experience (7 of them in Portugal) I can help you cut through the overwhelming amount of information online. Whether you have an exact route in mind or you have no idea where to start I can curate a personalised itinerary that offers you a truly unique experience. Ready? Let's go!

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The Portugal Travel Advent Calendar ✨Day 4✨

The Portugal Travel Advent Calendar ✨Day 4✨

🇵🇹Valença do Douro
Introducing this Douro Valley “hidden” village, Valença do Douro. Most people dart in and out of Douro Valley in a day, usually stopping in Pinhão. But I urge you to spend a few days in Douro Valley if you can, even better if you can drive. The roads here are spectacular and even if you’re not a wine buff, you’ll be mesmerised by the beauty surrounding the vineyards.

🏠Where to stay in Valença do Douro
Whenever I’m planning a trip for someone to Douro Valley I send them to @casacimeira (min stay 2 nights) ~ It’s one of my all time favourite places to stay in Portugal. Run by Miguel and his family this modest hotel has huge, comfy rooms, a swimming pool and a drinking nook where you can taste Miguel’s 10 year old tawny port. You can also enjoy a home cooked dinner each evening with the other guests.

🏠If you’re looking to stay on an actual vineyard @quintadacorte is just down the road and offers a luxury rustic stay. Factor in at least one free afternoon to enjoy the pool overlooking the valley. They also offer wine tasting.

🧀Where to eat & drink in Valença do Douro

Valença doesn't have any restaurants but there is a snack bar (not always open) with one of the best secret views of Douro Valley hidden in the back. At the snack bar you can enjoy basic but tasty grub and a shot of the local port if you’re lucky.

Casa Cimeira offers home cooked meals, book in advance.
Quinta da Corte also offer a three course menu for guests.

⭐️Best Experiences in Valença do Douro
I recommend booking a picnic at @quintadopopa ~First book a wine tasting and then choose your favourite bottle of wine to add to the picnic of local treats, sit back and enjoy the breathtaking view of the Douro river from the vines.

25 Places to Visit in Portugal ✨Day 2 ✨

🇵🇹 Mosteiros (The Azores)

Day 2 takes us to The Azores. Mosteiros is a small area at the most western point of the biggest island in the Azores - São Miguel. This remote-feeling town offers a breath of fresh air and, well, since it’s way out west, some pretty spectacular sunsets too!

🏠Where to stay in Mosteiros

Just a short, scenic drive away you’ll find the teeny village of Várzea which is home to @villavarzea ~ This rural house offers huge rooms with beautiful details and close proximity to the famous Sete Cidades. I stayed in the charming room and loved the view, corner bath and giant bed.

🍅Where to eat & drink in Mosteiros

Sunset Steves! This fun bar is situated at the perfect location for that sunset I was telling you about. It attracts a great crowd of locals and foreigners and a drinks list to suit all tastes. It is more of a ‘snacks to share’ kinda place than a meal but again, there are plenty of options to stop you going hungry. Pull up a seat or sit on the wall and wait for sunset.

⭐️Best Experiences in Mosteiros

Sunset! There are also some great sea pools here. You need calm seas and low tide to enjoy safely.

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25 Places to Visit in Portugal ✨Day 1 ✨

🇵🇹Caldas da Rainha

Today we’re heading 1 hour north of Lisbon to a town that often slips under the radar of most travellers even though it sits perfectly on the route between Lisbon and Porto. If you want a town that's pretty and isn’t built solely around tourism then add Caldas da Rainha to your itinerary.

🏠Where to stay in Caldas da Rainha :

This boutique concept hotel @19_tile is a true gem.

🦐Where to eat & drink in Caldas da Rainha

Definitely book a table at Maria dos Cacos, part of 19Tile

Also...

Pateo do Baco - Wine bar with all the Portuguese classics, at Portuguese prices.

@razzle.dazzle.pizza - Okay, so this isn’t Portuguese but in case you’re in the mood for some (really good) pizza then this is your place.

Oh, and for wine experience stop off for a glass or two at @local.cafe1 . The staff can help you pick the perfect bottle to suit your taste.

⭐️Best Experiences in Caldas da Rainha

Like pottery and ceramics? The famous Bordallo Pinheiro factory store is located here. Secret ceramic shop with super low prices? Look up Casa das Louças and don’t tell anyone I told you 😉

Also stop by the daily market Praça da Fruta. It’s only small but it encapsulates the ‘market experience’ perfectly.

See what I mean? There is plenty to occupy a few days in Caldas da Rainha and it really does make a great stop-off between Lisbon and Porto.

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25 Popular Places & Hidden Gems to Visit in 🇵🇹 Portugal!

STARTING TOMORROW ➡️ for the next 25 days I will share a new place to visit in Portugal every day. Some will be big, popular places you already know and others will be places you’ve likely never heard of; the hidden gems I’ve found through my travels. The focus is on authentic experiences, and featuring local, small businesses.

I’ve visited all of the places I write about and all photos are my own. Each place will include a personal recommendation on where to stay, where to eat and the best experiences.

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Até Amanhã! (See you tomorrow!)
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It’s a breakfast on the beach kinda month
📍Cascais, Portugal

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