Places

Damiana and Rui chat about what they like to do during different seasons of the year in Portugal. (Recorded in September 2024)

Day or night, I love visiting Lisbon!

Did you know that Portugal is home to one of the world’s longest suspension bridges?

Rui and Joel explore the pros and cons of living in Lisbon, their favourite areas to live and where to find the best places in Portugal to actually Practice Portuguese with natives!

On the western tip of the Algarve, the village of Sagres attracts surfers, hikers, and beach-lovers alike. Correction: The 2 routes mentioned should be Via Algarviana (not Algarvia) and Rota Vicentina

In the middle of the city of Viseu there is a structure that puzzles archaeologists to this day.

Learn about the vibrant neighbourhood of Cais do Sodré, home of the famous “Pink Street”.

The São Bento train station is an important landmark in Porto.

In these next 2 units (Places 1 and Places 2) we’ll cover vocabulary for many different types of buildings and places in Portuguese, such as stores, parks, banks, schools, cities, regions, and more. Whether you’re running errands, sightseeing, or just enjoying different regions of Portugal, knowing the names of places will help you communicate about […]

Have you been to Santini in Portugal? Learn more about the history of this famous ice cream shop!

~ Written by Edyta of the blog Say Yes to Madeira. Explore her blog for a complete guide to what Madeira has to offer! When visiting the Madeira archipelago, you will have a chance to learn some interesting vocabulary. Here are some useful words you will often encounter, plus a pronunciation guide to the island’s […]

Have you ever driven on Portugal’s longest road? Adapted from an article by Julie Fox, of the popular Julie Dawn Fox in Portugal travel blog.

Learn more about Arca d’Água, a beautiful park in the city of Porto.

Learn more about Óbidos, a picturesque village framed by a castle wall.

Welcome to Mouraria, one of Lisbon’s most authentically Portuguese neighbourhoods, known for its history and diversity.

Have you ever noticed the huge structure of pointed arches stretching high above some of the roads and buildings in Lisbon? This is the aqueduct that brought water to many generations of Lisbon’s people for over 200 years.

Learn more about Cascais, a beautiful coastal area just west of Lisbon.

Years after walking the Caminho de Santiago in our first “Passo a Passo” film, your favourite Portuguese / Canadian pilgrims are back at it again, this time to walk the beautiful Rota Vicentina! To spare you from the foot blisters, Rui and Joel do the hard work for you, trekking through challenging sand dunes all […]

Manuel travels from Portugal to Italy on a trip to visit the Colosseum in Rome. His Portuguese tour guide, Isabel, teaches him a little bit about the history.

Raquel was sad when her parents told her they would be spending their summer holidays somewhere different than usual. Fortunately, it turned out to be an unforgettable trip to Portimão!

In this Learning Note we’ll cover 3 main topics: 🗺 Countries in Portuguese (so you can say where you’re from!) 🤓 Whether to use a definite article (o or a) before the name of your country 🗣 How to state which language(s) you speak and your nationality (both male and female forms) You may have […]

Of Évora’s various monuments, the Chapel of Bones is one that’s as incredible as it is frightening!

Learn more about the city of Guimarães, known as the birthplace of Portugal.

Learn more about the Torre de Belem, one of the most popular monuments to visit in Portugal.