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Fourteen cross-country articles draw on Portugal: comparisons, roundups and route planning that set its places against their neighbours. Every one links to our full Portugal guide (opens in a new tab), 87 destinations deep.
ComparisonsOctober 12, 2026 · 8 min read
Winter Sun in Europe: Canary Islands vs Madeira vs Algarve vs Morocco
The Canaries are warmest, 21 °C in January with a 20 °C sea. Morocco: Marrakech 19–21 °C days but 6–8 °C nights, Agadir mild. Madeira and Algarve too.
ItinerariesSeptember 9, 2026 · 5 min read
Ten days from Lisbon to Seville through the Algarve
10 nights, 5 stops in Portugal, Spain: Lisbon, Évora, Tavira, Seville, Córdoba. Nights per stop, straight-line legs, and the guides' own day plans.
ComparisonsSeptember 7, 2026 · 6 min read
Andalusia vs. the Algarve: Southern Spain or Portugal?
Andalusia for cities like Seville, Ronda and Málaga; the Algarve for Atlantic beach towns like Tavira and Albufeira. Seven places compared, and who each suits.
RoundupsSeptember 7, 2026 · 4 min read
Barcelona, Madrid, Lisbon, Porto: four Iberian city breaks compared
5 places in Spain, Portugal compared: Barcelona, Madrid, Valencia, Lisbon, Porto.
PlanningSeptember 7, 2026 · 6 min read
The Camino from Spain and from Portugal: Santiago, Burgos, Pamplona, Porto
A comparison of six stops along the Camino de Santiago, from the coastal approach in Porto to the final destination in Spain.
ComparisonsSeptember 7, 2026 · 5 min read
Canary Islands vs. Madeira: Spain or Portugal for Winter Sun
Madeira isn't a Canary Island: it's Portuguese, the Canaries are Spanish, about 500 km apart. Tenerife, Lanzarote, Gran Canaria and Madeira compared.
RoundupsSeptember 7, 2026 · 5 min read
Toledo, Segovia and Salamanca against Óbidos, Évora and Coimbra
Compare six historic Iberian cities. See how Toledo, Segovia, and others differ for your next trip.
ComparisonsSeptember 5, 2026 · 4 min read
Algarve vs. Dalmatia: two coasts compared
Compare Faro, Tavira, Albufeira, Dubrovnik, and Zadar. See which coastal town fits your travel style, from quiet rivers to walled cities.
ComparisonsSeptember 5, 2026 · 5 min read
Atlantic harbour towns: Canada, Portugal, Morocco
7 places in Canada, Portugal, Morocco compared: Halifax, Lunenburg, St. John's, Porto, Peniche, Lisbon, Essaouira.
RoundupsSeptember 5, 2026 · 4 min read
Five capitals for a long weekend
Compare Amsterdam, Vienna, Lisbon, Ljubljana, and Zagreb for a city break. See how each capital fits a three-day schedule.
PlanningSeptember 5, 2026 · 7 min read
How big is Canada vs Europe? Distances compared
Canada is nearly as large as all of Europe. Toronto to Montreal is about 505 km and Vancouver to Banff 580 km, set against Lisbon, Vienna, Amsterdam and Rome.
ComparisonsSeptember 5, 2026 · 4 min read
Morocco vs. Portugal on the Atlantic
Compare five coastal towns across Morocco and Portugal. A guide to surf, history, and coastal layout for the discerning traveler.
RoundupsSeptember 5, 2026 · 6 min read
Walled old towns on two continents
8 places in Canada, Croatia, Slovenia, Portugal, Italy compared: Quebec City, Lunenburg, Dubrovnik, Rovinj, Piran, Tavira, Óbidos, Lucca.
RoundupsSeptember 5, 2026 · 6 min read
Waterfront city breaks: Vancouver, Toronto, Lisbon, Porto, Amsterdam
A comparison of Vancouver, Toronto, Montreal, Lisbon, and Porto. See how coastal geography shapes transit, walkability, and the trade-offs of each urban layout for the trip planner.