Whether you’re jetting into town for a long weekend or looking for an atmospheric place to write that best-selling novel, Porto is a fascinating city to explore. You’ll find cutting-edge art, medieval streetscapes and an overflowing bounty of great food and wine. Porto is a fairly easy-going place, but you can help ensure your …
Read More »Malta and Portugal tighten rules for arriving Brits
Officials in Malta have confirmed the destination will only be open to vaccinated British travellers from Wednesday. All travellers must have had two doses of a Covid-19 vaccine, at least two weeks prior to arrival. Accepted proof of vaccine include the Maltese vaccination certificate, the NHS Covid-19 Pass vaccination certificate …
Read More »UK travel sector left reeling by Portugal decision
The UK travel sector has reacted with shock and confusion to a decision by the government to remove Portugal from the green list of safe travel destinations. AITO chairman, Chris Rowles, said: “Nothing makes sense, unfortunately. “Changing Portugal from green to amber at short notice – despite telling us that more notice would …
Read More »World’s longest pedestrian suspension bridge Arouca 516 opens in Portugal
THE world’s longest suspension bridge has opened in Portugal – with tourists able to walk across the 1,692ft structure from next week. Opening to the public from May 3, a number of brave visitors have already walked across the ‘516 Arouca’ named due to being 516m in length. The bridge …
Read More »JUST three countries in Europe are deemed to be “not high-risk” according to disease experts
The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control’s (ECDC) latest map shows just Norway, Finland, and parts of Germany. The map combines the current 14-day coronavirus rate, as well as testing rate and positive test rate, and puts nearly all of Europe in the high-risk zone. The countries are deemed …
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