Author: Marlene Marques

  • 10 incredible activities to do in Óbidos, Portugal (and 3 more as bonuses!)

    10 incredible activities to do in Óbidos, Portugal (and 3 more as bonuses!)

    Knowing Óbidos or not, I guarantee you that there are activities you won’t want to miss in the most well-known medieval village in Portugal.

  • Josefa D’Óbidos Hotel – Eyes on History

    Josefa D’Óbidos Hotel – Eyes on History

    Peaceful nights and days of discovery are the perfect formula at Josefa D’Óbidos Hotel. This accommodation overlooking the castle wall is the ideal starting point for exploring the West of Portugal’s most well-known medieval village.

  • 3-day itinerary between Vila Nova de Milfontes and Zambujeira do Mar

    3-day itinerary between Vila Nova de Milfontes and Zambujeira do Mar

    They are among the most beautiful villages on the Alentejo coast, Portugal, and delight everyone who goes there. In this Alentejo getaway, discover the wonders you can see and do through Vila Nova de Milfontes and Zambujeira do Mar.

  • Moita Mar — An Alentejo refuge in Vila Nova de Milfontes

    Moita Mar — An Alentejo refuge in Vila Nova de Milfontes

    Near Vila Nova de Milfontes, on the Alentejo coast, Portugal, the rural hotel Moita Mar is the perfect option for relaxed days, away from the hustle and bustle.

  • 11 amazing beaches from São Pedro de Moel to Foz do Arelho

    11 amazing beaches from São Pedro de Moel to Foz do Arelho

    From the vast sands with the beaten sea to the Óbidos Lagoon’s calm waters, there are numerous extraordinary beaches to visit between São Pedro de Moel and Foz do Arelho, in Portugal.

  • OHAI Nazaré – In nature, by the sea

    OHAI Nazaré – In nature, by the sea

    Would you like to spend a few days in the largest pine reserve on the Iberian Peninsula and two steps from incredible beaches? If so, take a look at OHAI Nazaré.

  • 2-day itinerary from Nazaré to Foz do Arelho

    2-day itinerary from Nazaré to Foz do Arelho

    Known for its giant waves, Nazaré has so much more to show for. And the beauty of this area of ​​the Center of Portugal doesn’t end there. Just drop down on the map and get to know other villages surrounded by salty air.

  • “Viagens de Uma Vida” – The world told in the first person (and one of the stories is mine!)

    “Viagens de Uma Vida” – The world told in the first person (and one of the stories is mine!)

    I joined a group of bloggers to write about the trips that have marked us the most so far, as persons and travelers. The result is “Viagens de Uma Vida” (“Trips Of a Lifetime”), a new book that takes you around the world, full of incredible experiences.

  • The best beaches in Portugal

    The best beaches in Portugal

    It’s not just me saying this, but eight other Portuguese travelers who accepted my invitation to talk about their favorite beaches in Portugal. If you don’t know them yet, it’s worth discovering these places by the sea.

  • Sun Protection – Experience, tips, and products

    Sun Protection – Experience, tips, and products

    With the summer coming full force, we must remember skin protection. There are measures to take to handle excessive sun on the beach, surfing, or in the mountains.

  • Casas do Juízo — Peacefulness and Tradition

    Casas do Juízo — Peacefulness and Tradition

    This may well be one of the great accommodation options for this summer. If you like peace, Portuguese tradition, nature, and history close at hand, take a look at Casas do Juízo, in Portugal.