Things to do in Tavira in Portugal – 10 attractions and experiences

Writer: Helena Bergström

Updated: August 2026 |Tavira is a lovely town on the Algarve coast in Portugal, with beautiful old houses, small shops and cozy outdoor cafes. There is also the opportunity to sunbathe and swim on a sandy beach located on an island.

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Things to do in Lagos on the Algarve Coast – 12 attractions and experiences

Writer: Helena Bergström

Updated: August 2026 | Lagos is a pleasant and tourist-friendly holiday town with cozy alleys, beautiful beaches and a nice harbor. In this city, which has a history as an old seafaring city, you can discover everything from historical sights to picturesque little coves.

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Cabo de São Vicente in Portugal – Europe's most south-western point

Writer: Helena Bergström

Updated: August 2026 | The Cape of São Vicente is located at Sagres in southern Portugal and is considered the southwesternmost point of mainland Europe. Here, 75-meter-high cliffs meet the Atlantic Ocean and one of Portugal's most famous lighthouses watches over the sea. We also visited the nearby cape of Ponta de Sagres. Join us on one of Portugal's most dramatic stretches of coastline.

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Things to do in Albufeira on the Algarve coast – 8 tips

Writer: Helena Bergström

Updated: August 2026 | Tips on things to do in Albufeira on the Algarve coast! We are currently traveling in the Algarve with our camper van and would like to offer some tips. Albufeira is a nice holiday town with beautiful beaches, a charming marina, a cozy old town center and lively markets. From here you can also make excursions and visit other cozy towns along the Algarve coast.

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Things to do in Lisbon – 14 attractions and experiences

Writer: Helena Bergström

Updated August 2026 | Lisbon is an unusually charming capital with bright and pastel-colored houses that are worn and beautiful at the same time. The city is filled with nice outdoor cafes and historical sights, and we were immediately delighted. Now we offer 14 tips on things to see and do in Lisbon.

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Cabo da Roca – the westernmost point of mainland Europe

Writer: Helena Bergström

Updated: August 2026 | Located on Portugal’s dramatic Atlantic coast, Cabo da Roca is the westernmost point of mainland Europe. Here, towering cliffs, a historic lighthouse and sweeping ocean views await – in a place associated with Luís de Camões’ famous words about where the land ends and the sea begins.

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Nazaré in Portugal - the city of the seven skirts

Writer: Helena Bergström

Updated: August 2026 | Nazaré is a former fishing village on the Atlantic coast of Portugal that is now known as a seaside resort and surfing paradise for daredevil surfers. The town is also known as the ”village of the seven skirts” because of the traditional seven skirts worn by the fisherwomen.

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Things to do in Caminha in Portugal - sights and tips

Writer: Helena Bergström

Updated August 2026 | What to do in Caminha in northwestern Portugal? Caminha is a small, idyllic holiday town located two kilometers from the Atlantic Ocean, close to the border with Spain. This town is actually so close to the Spanish border that we were able to get Spanish internet on our phones. We came here by camper van and explored the town for a day, combined with a relaxed stay at the Orbitur Caminha campsite.

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