22 October 2026
Estimating the cost of a week in Portugal in 2027
A realistic guide to budgeting for a seven-day trip through Portugal, from Alentejo guesthouses to Lisbon dining.
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Portugal travel journal
Notes from the Alentejo: where to go, when to go, what it costs, and the small practical things nobody tells you before a trip to Portugal. A new piece every two weeks.
8 October 2026
Five quiet beaches in the Algarve for August visits
A guide to finding quiet coastal spots in the Algarve during the peak summer month of August, focusing on locations away from the main resorts.
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25 September 2026
How to eat well in Portugal: markets, tascas and the menu of the day
The single best food decision in Portugal costs under ten euros. How the prato do dia works, which markets are worth your morning, and what to order when the menu is only in Portuguese.
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25 September 2026
Inside the 2026 olive harvest: what happens to your bottle
From the first nets under the trees in October to the moment your bottle ships in April 2027 — the full journey of a Portugal Adventure Club harvest, step by step.
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25 September 2026
An Alentejo road trip: five days between cork oaks and coast
A slow five-day route through the Alentejo — whitewashed villages, cork forests, empty beaches and the best roadside food in Portugal — with realistic driving times.
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14 September 2026
A guide to driving in Portugal: tolls, rentals and scenic roads
Practical advice on navigating Portuguese motorways, managing electronic tolls and choosing scenic routes through the Alentejo and beyond.
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14 September 2026
The olive harvest season in rural Portugal
A practical guide to the traditional olive harvest in the Alentejo, covering the timing, methods and local production process.
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14 September 2026
A month by month guide to visiting the Alentejo
A practical guide to the changing seasons and climate of the Alentejo to help you choose the best time for your visit.
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