Shahina Sultana

If you are looking for a destination where golden landscapes, medieval villages, Atlantic beaches, vineyards and traditional Portuguese culture come together, Alentejo deserves a place on your Portugal itinerary. Stretching across a large part of southern Portugal, this beautiful region is famous for its peaceful countryside, historic towns, cork oak forests, excellent food and some of the country's most spectacular coastline. Unlike Lisbon or the Algarve, the region often feels slower,...

If you are looking for one of Portugal’s most spectacular hiking experiences, the Rota Vicentina should be high on your list. Stretching through the wild landscapes of Southwest Alentejo and the Vicentina Coast, this extensive trail network combines dramatic Atlantic cliffs, golden beaches, cork-oak forests, rural villages, valleys, rivers and traditional Portuguese countryside. Unlike a single long-distance trail, the Rota Vicentina is a network of walking routes, giving travelers the...

Portugal has a way of turning simple ingredients into unforgettable food. A little flour, sugar, eggs, almonds, cinnamon, or cream can become something that tells a story about an entire region. And nowhere is this more deliciously obvious than inside a traditional Portuguese pastelaria. Imagine walking down a quiet street in Portugal in the morning. The smell of fresh baked pastry is in the air. You enter a small café, order an espresso and point to a golden pastry behind the glass. The...