Most travelers to Portugal will stay in Lisbon, the country's capital and largest city. But these same travelers might not realize that this fascinating city in the western Iberian Peninsula was not ...

There’s something undeniably magical about hitting the open road in a country as scenic and culturally rich as Portugal. The Algarve from Arabic: al-Gharb “the West”, with its golden cliffs, pristine ...

Since Phoenician times, octopuses have been the main catch for the villagers of Salema, located on the sunny south coast of Portugal. And the fishing process has changed little in several thousand ...

British, German, and French tourists have long made the Algarve their destination of choice in Portugal. Spanning 2,000 miles along the country’s southern coast, the Algarve offers expansive beaches, ...

"A Fatty's Guide to Traveling and Eating the World" is a monthly travel and food column here at Salon that’s dedicated to helping travelers of all sizes find adventure If you’re flying into Lisbon, ...

Since Phoenician times, octopi have been the main catch for the villagers of Salema, located on a still-sleepy patch of the Algarve, Portugal’s popular south coast. And the fishing process has changed ...

With warm weather, excellent healthcare, and rich culture, Portugal can offer a high quality of life. Here are five places in Portugal that are great for retirees. Portugal is one of the world’s best ...

Landing at Faro Airport at dusk. The welcoming glow of the Western Algarve is now more accessible, with a new direct route from Newark Liberty International. It’s exactly 60 years ago this summer that ...