Helmed by three-Michelin-star Chef Nacho Manzano, the 1638 Restaurant & Wine Bar debuts at Tivoli Kopke Porto Gaia Hotel in Portugal. Meanwhile, the chef’s blind tasting menu-only restaurant guides diners on a journey through the Porto region of Portugal. Moreover, the luxury hotel is thrilled to announce the highly anticipated opening of the restaurant. 1638...
Adventure lovers can have a unique and unforgettable experience, flying through the air across the Guadiana River between Spain and Portugal. The zipline spans 720 meters (2,362 feet) and connects the two European nations, between Sanlúcar de Guadiana in Spain to Alcoutim in Portugal. Limitezero – the zipline between Spain and Portugal This cross-border zipline...
Nestling on the south bank of the Douro River in Vila Nova de Gaia, the new, five-star Tivoli Kopke Porto Gaia Hotel offers its guests a unique experience. This combines the heritage of Portugal’s Tivoli Hotels & Resorts and Kopke, the oldest Port wine house in the world, established in 1638. Ultra-Luxurious Tivoli Kopke Porto Gaia Hotel in the Douro Valley...
Some areas of the northern hemisphere have had an icy winter and as we head towards spring, many are planning a trip to the beach. To help things along, Tripadvisor has dropped its list of the world’s best beaches for 2025. Tripadvisor drops its list of the world’s best beaches for 2025 On Tuesday this week, Tripadvisor released its annual list of the world’s best...
It was recently reported that Malaga on the Costa del Sol in Spain has introduced fines under decency laws and now the trend has headed to Albufeira in Portugal. The town’s council has announced fines for those tourists who dress scantily in the streets of the Algarve town. The new laws are likely to affect travelers from the US, UK, Canada, Russia, France, Spain and...
Travel is constantly evolving, with trends like digital nomads, solo travelers and family vacations, and the latest relates to ‘DINK’ couples. These are couples with Dual-Income-No-Kids, who have more money to spare on their vacations. Meanwhile, when it comes to the top 10 getaways worldwide for DINK couples, two locations in Portugal are listed, namely Funchal...
Travelers seeking to prioritize their health and self-care goals in the coming year will be welcomed to the new Reset & Reconnect Retreat at scenic Casa Palmela in Portugal, set to open in February 2025. Meanwhile, the world renowned wellness retreat Ananda in the Himalayas is bringing its team of experts and practitioners to Casa Palmela to offer a four-night...
It is always hard when a loving relationship comes to an end and it is difficult to handle. However, one of the best ideas is to travel post-breakup to the perfect destination to get over the heartbreak. Lucky for us, the travel website Miss Tourist has released a list of the best places to visit following heartbreak. Only one is listed as the number 1 post-breakup...
Lisbon, Portugal, is the latest popular tourist city to feel the effects of overtourism this summer. According to residents, the tuk-tuks are clogging their streets, making them almost unlivable. Some of the locals say the tourist traffic is so bad, it is often stopping them from leaving their homes. Lisbon, Portugal feeling the effects of overtourism Europe this...
The dreaded word “overtourism” keeps appearing in headlines for many European destinations, but Portugal is doing something about this. Instead of packing out the popular cities and beaches with wall-to-wall tourists, Portugal aims to create the world’s longest circular hiking route, the 3,000 km (1,864 mi) Palmilhar Portugal (Walking Portugal). Are you up to it? Get...