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Getting to know the Monserrate Park and Palace
We spent a wonderful Saturday exploring the Monserrate Palace and its gardens. It was a sunny day and it was perfect to relax there!

2 days in Sintra
I took a break from my routine by spending 2 days alone in Sintra and took the opportunity to discover new places and have delicious meals around the city.

An afternoon at the Queluz Palace, in Sintra
We visited the beautiful Queluz Palace, in Sintra, also known as the Portuguese Versailles, and I included many photos in the post.

Getting to know the Knowledge Pavilion with the children
We spent an afternoon in this science space, which is really cool for kids and adults. Dinosaurs, games and experiments galore!

4 days at Ferradura Resort, in Búzios
We spent 4 days in this wonderful hotel in Búzios with our whole family and enjoyed every minute!

New Year's Eve 2022 at the São Moritz Farm Hotel
We spent 4 days at this farm hotel in RJ and ended 2022 with a bang with a great party!! Come see the photos and details!

4 days in Estremoz, Vila Viçosa, Elvas, Evoramonte and Arraiolos
We spent 4 days on October 22 exploring Estremoz, Vila Viçosa, Elvas, Campo Maior, Evoramonte and Arraiolos and simply loved the region!

1 day in the Entre-os-Rios region, in the Douro
We spent a day in the Entre-os-Rios region exploring the wonderful views from the viewpoints, visiting a river beach, enjoying the pool at our farm and eating really well at a well-recommended restaurant. A day well spent, for sure!

1 day in Guimarães, the birthplace of Portugal
Our 1-day itinerary for a trip to Guimarães, the birthplace of Portugal, in August 2022 with the family. We visited the Castle, the Palace of the Dukes, the Chapel of São Miguel, the church, and had lunch in the square…it was great…

Our 1-day itinerary in Braga
We spent a day exploring Braga and the famous Bom Jesus do Monte Sanctuary, which is located nearby, and we loved the third largest Portuguese city. We ate really well, were treated very well wherever we went and I even met a friend I hadn't seen in a long time. It was great!

An afternoon in Leiria
We stopped in Leiria for a quick tour of its famous castle and quiet streets and then continued on to the North of Portugal. What views!

9 days through the Center and North of Portugal
9-day road trip from Cascais to explore the North and Center of Portugal with 2 children aged 1 and 4 in August 2022.

Stopping in Nazaré on the way to Cascais
We left Águeda and on the way to Cascais, we stopped for lunch in Nazaré to celebrate my husband's birthday. We enjoyed the beach and the view of the city for a while and then got back on the road to end another family trip.

Getting to know Águeda and the famous Bairrada style suckling pig
On the way between the Douro and our home in Cascais, we stopped in Águeda to see the famous colorful umbrellas on its streets and tried Leitão da Bairrada, a delicacy recognized nationally and internationally.

Getting to know Ponte de Lima and Viana do Castelo in 1 day
Our 1-day itinerary in Ponte de Lima and Viana do Castelo in the middle of summer with the kids and mother-in-law.

1 day between Aveiro and Barcelos
Our itinerary between Aveiro and Barcelos, passing by 2 famous Portuguese attractions, the Igreja Matriz de Santa Maria de Válega and the Capela do Senhor da Pedra. Afterwards we visited Barcelos at a leisurely pace and continued on to our farm.

1 day in Costa Nova and Aveiro
Our 1-day itinerary exploring Aveiro and Costa Nova, in the North of Portugal, in August 2022 with the family,

4 days in Stockholm with kids
Our 4-day itinerary in Stockholm, the capital of Sweden, with our 1 and 4-year-old children. We went in June 2022, had some really nice days there and that's why we came back enchanted with the city!

6 days in Madeira Island with children
We visited the main attractions of Madeira Island with the kids and also enjoyed the all-inclusive hotel. What a special place!

50+ attractions for children in Portugal and Spain
In this post I have put together a summary of all the interesting attractions for children that I have seen advertised on websites and magazines in Portugal and Spain. We want to know them all and tell you all about them here on the blog.