Portugal
“Everything in Portugal is bittersweet – the light, the music, the people. Saudade is the country’s truest language.”
– Jose Saramago
We love Portugal for its quiet charm, soulful melodies, and sunlit simplicity, for the way fado drifts through narrow lanes and the scent of the sea lingers in the air.
We love the morning cafes, the long, lazy lunches, and the warmth that greets you in every small village and coastal town.
From golden beaches and rolling vineyards to azulejo-tiled cities steeped in history, Portugal feels timeless, graceful, genuine, and full of heart.
It’s a place that invites you to wander slowly, taste deeply, and let life unfold at its own gentle rhythm.
BEST TIME TO GO
Apr-May, Sep-Oct
The best time to visit Portugal is in late autumn or early spring when the weather is warm but not too hot, and the crowds are smaller. These months are ideal for sightseeing, and enjoying outdoor dining without the peak summer rush.
CLIMATE
Hot in Summer, Crisp in Winter
Portugal has a Mediterranean climate with long, hot summers and mild, rainy winters. Coastal regions stay pleasant year-round, while inland areas see warmer temperatures and the occasional cool, crisp winter morning.
TIME ZONE
Portugal GMT +1/2:00
Great for Australia and New Zealand Travelers, with a large time gap, it allows you to disconnect from home and work.
CELEBRATIONS
Festa do Colete Encarnado
Often called the “Red Waistcoat Festival,” it’s a vibrant local event featuring music, dancing, and traditional bull runs.
Handpicked Experiences
Cruising Portugal
Sail roundtrip from Porto, the beautiful City of Bridges, visit Regua, the capital of the Douro Valley; and marvel at Salamanca, the UNESCO-designated Golden City. Taste wines from historic wineries and soak up the genuine beauty of one of Europe’s most unadulterated landscapes.
Walking Portugal
An ideal balance of city and countryside, walk through medieval towns and village hamlets as Portugal steals your heart on this 8-day active discovery.
Wellness in Portugal
To learn more about our Wellness experiences, please contact us.
Food & Wine Portugal
Walks, wine and sunshine from Madrid to Porto. Journey from the Ribera del Duero region of Spain to the Douro winelands of Portugal, sampling regional wines, exploring national parks and soaking up the sun on countryside walks
Frequently Asked Questions
I’m looking for a custom itinerary and someone to manage my trip. Do you offer traditional travel agent services?
Answer: Absolutely. This is where we started. Planning any sort of travel, particularly international, can be overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. Travel shouldn’t add to any daily stressors! It’s to be enjoyed. And that’s where we come in. Our dedicated team of truly passionate travel experts is here to handle every detail, ensuring your travel is seamless and stress-free. From booking flights and accommodation to organising guided tours, hosts and activities, we take care of everything so you can focus on making memories.
What makes Mind and Body different to traditional travel agents?
Answer: We specialise in meaningful journeys, where we spend time getting to know you and what you really need out of your time away. Going that little bit deeper to truly understand you as a person and as a traveler. To us, there are far more important questions than “where to?” and “how long for?”. Travel is an incredible opportunity to not just see something different, but to feel something different. Better even. Feel revived, refreshed and inspired.
I’m pretty easy, and like what you’re about. Do you have package holidays I can choose from?
Answer: Definitely. We’ve taken our same approach to planning personalised journeys and applied it to creating meaningful pre-arranged packages for you to take you pick. All you have to decide is where (though we can help you with this too). Every element of our package holidays has been carefully selected keeping in mind our purpose for travel – creating experiences to leave you more inspired and feeling well. As well as ensuring the destinations we travel to are cared for as well. Considered approach at every step.
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Let us plan your Escape
Planning a family adventure can be overwhelming, but with Mind and Body Travel, it doesn’t have to be.
Our dedicated team of travel experts is here to handle every detail, ensuring your Portuguese adventure is seamless and stress-free. From booking flights and accommodations to organising guided tours and activities, we take care of everything so you can focus on making memories with your loved ones.
