Vacation in Portugal

What to do in Portugal?

If possible, be sure to take a look at the capital Lisbon. This city has so much to offer. Visit the 'Cristo Rei' monument or enjoy a train ride on the famous train line 28! Would you like to try something completely different and you are a fan of the starry sky? Then drive to Alqueva, here you will find a reservoir. The reservoir itself is not very interesting, but…. You don't often see such a clear starry sky, because it is very remote. UNESCO has even given this place a title: 'Starlight Tourism Destination'. Enjoyed Lisbon and looking for another beautiful city? Then visit Porto! This port city is called the economic heart of Portugal by the inhabitants themselves. An old neighborhood in Porto, Ribeira is even included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. Is Porto too far because you want to enjoy yourself in the Algarve? Then you can also visit a nature park, for example Ria Fomosa. This versatile area consists of salt pans, marshes and a small island. There are also plenty of animals to spot in this area. There are also plenty of beautiful beaches to be found in this area of ​​Portugal. Not only the beaches are beautiful in the Algarve, also the hiking trails! A tip from Poolincluded is the walking route: 'Seven Hanging Valleys Trail', this route is about 6 kilometers long and passes a few beautiful sights. This route starts at Praia da Marinha.

Culinary journey through Portugal

A real tip from Poolincluded: near Portimão you will find in a small village Quinta Dos Santos, this is a beer brewery, winery and restaurant in one. If you want to go here, reservations are important! Enjoy your delicious dish and your drink with a view over the vineyard. For the rest you can enjoy many delicious dishes in Portugal, this of course depends on where you are. Along the coast you can enjoy delicious fish dishes, for example from the 'Bacalhau'. Also enjoy a delicious glass of Port wine for dessert, we can recommend the 'Pastel de Nata', which is mainly available near and in Lisbon.

Portugal weather

Due to the diversity of the landscape, the climate is very different. The north has very warm summer months, but the climate can be severe in winter. In the spring it can sometimes get wet. It can already be very pleasant on the south coast. Climate information offers no guarantee of what is to come. Always check the possible weather conditions within a certain period.