The Douro Valley is a true gem of Portugal, and the region is rich with breathtaking offerings. “There are so many incredible ...

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The region - favoured by Holly Willoughby, Wayne Rooney and former Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich - has taken top spot in a list of affordable destinations.

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A Devon dad-of-three has passed away less than two months after being diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumour after collapsing during a walk on Christmas Day while on holiday in Portugal.

SUN-SOAKED beaches, mouthwatering seafood, rich culture, and picturesque villages make the Algarve a firm favourite among holidaymakers. There were more than five million visitors to the ...

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Why you should have a walking holiday in the Algarve this spring More commonly associated with fly-and-flop than jet-and-trek, Portugal’s southernmost region is an overlooked haven for hikers ...