All of us at Travel Off Path know the dreadful feeling of visiting a hyped-up resort town that turns out to be nothing short of a tourist trap. What you envisioned in your mind as a serene slice of ...

From golden sands to black volcanic shores, discover the best beaches in Madeira - Carlos Gouvia Unlike the cold sea off mainland Portugal, Madeira is known for its warmer waters – even though ...

Pay a visit to Portugal’s westernmost beach, Praia da Ursa, and its famous “Bear Rock” formation. Learn to surf at Praia de Carcavelos, located just a 30-minute drive from bustling Lisbon. Experience ...

TAKE a look at this hidden gem winter sunshine spot with natural pools, beautiful hiking trails, incredible sunsets and €24 ...

When heading abroad, finding a destination with a beautiful beach is top of the holiday checklist for many. A short-haul trip to Europe often involves swimming, sunbathing and watersports. As well as ...

There is a reason why Madeira is consistently voted one of the world's top island destinations. Topographically, the Portuguese archipelago of volcanic origin continues to astound visitors with is ...

Portugal is just one of those places that should be on everyone’s bucket list, whether you know nothing about this beautiful ...

New direct flights, refined hotels and a reimagined culinary scene are putting Portugal’s Madeira in the global spotlight. The island saw an 11.8% rise in guests from April 2024, underscoring its fast ...

Truth be told, when I told my Portuguese friends that I was flying to Porto Santo to attend an event called Amar Beber Comer—an unsubtle reference to the title of the Portuguese translation of ...