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Benagil Cave is one of the Algarve’s most famous natural attractions, but visiting it has become more regulated in recent years due to safety concerns and overcrowding. You can no longer swim into the cave or explore it independently by paddleboard or kayak. Most visitors now experience Benagil Cave on
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Coimbra is often overshadowed by Lisbon and Porto, but it remains one of Portugal’s most rewarding cities to explore. Home to a UNESCO World Heritage university, centuries of fascinating history and a lively student culture, Coimbra combines grand monuments with riverside parks, traditional fado and a distinctly local atmosphere. As
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Albufeira is one of the Algarve’s busiest holiday destinations and it’s not everyone’s idea of Portugal. Parts of it can feel heavily geared towards tourism, especially in peak summer. That said, there are good reasons why so many people stay here. Albufeira has excellent beaches, plenty of accommodation and easy
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Setúbal is often overlooked by visitors rushing between Lisbon and the Algarve, which is a shame because it has a lot more going for it than most people realise. Just 55 minutes from Lisbon by train, Setúbal combines excellent seafood, colourful street art, a lively market, dolphin watching in the
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A lot of people arrive in Porto thinking they’ll see everything in a day or two, then realise how many worthwhile places and experiences there are once they start exploring. Last update: May 2026 There are the obvious highlights like the Ribeira, São Bento station and the port wine lodges
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