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Turquoise infinity pool with wooden pergola surrounded by pine forest in Comporta - Portugal holiday homes villas guide.

Our Guide to Gorgeous Holiday Homes and Villas across Portugal

Natural wood cabin with thatched roof and turquoise pool surrounded by pine trees - insider guide Comporta Portugal.

Our Insider’s Guide to Comporta in Portugal

Liz and Alex Harvey, standing in the gardens of their guesthouse Âmago, in the Algarve

Q&A with Alex Harvey about Âmago Guesthouse

Interview with Santiago Moreira da Silva about Herdade da Matinha by JO&SO

Q&A with Santiago Moreira da Silva about Herdade da Matinha

Sofia on wooden boardwalk through pine forest and native grasses at Comporta - where to stay in Alentejo coast inland guide.

Where to Stay in Alentejo: Boutique Hotels by Coast, Comporta & Inland

Jo by infinity pool at white Portuguese manor house boutique hotel in Lagos - where to stay in Algarve West East Coast guide.

Where to Stay in Algarve: Boutique Hotels West to East

Infinity pool overlooking terraced Douro Valley vineyards and green hillsides in UNESCO wine region - Douro Valley boutique hotels guide.

10 of the Best Boutique Hotels in the Douro Valley

Praia da Arrifana Costa Vicentina Natural Park surf beach dramatic cliffs western Algarve Portugal - boutique hotels Costa Vicentina.

5 Boutique Hotels in Costa Vicentina + Insider Guide

Red mosaic rooftop infinity pool overlooking Lisbon terracotta rooftops and white churches - Lisbon hotels with pool guide.

10 Boutique Hotels in Lisbon with a Pool

Trendy hotel bar with circular chandelier red velvet seating and wine bottle displays in Lisbon - five-star hotels Lisbon.

9 Five-Star Hotels in Lisbon

White curved pool terrace with turquoise water and cream umbrellas surrounded by pine forest - boutique hotels Comporta Melides

7 of the Best Boutique Hotels in Comporta and Melides

Breakfast lounge Memmo Príncipe Real boutique hotel Lisbon green velvet seating wood paneling - where to stay Lisbon guide.

Where to Stay in Lisbon: Boutique Hotels by Neighbourhood

Sofia at volcanic crater lake Lagoa das Sete Cidades with green hills and blue water in São Miguel Azores - Azores island guide.

Where to Stay in the Azores: Boutique Hotels by Island

White Portuguese buildings with orange tile roofs and manicured gardens with citrus trees - boutique hotels near Lisbon guide.

13 Boutique Hotels Near Lisbon for a Weekend Escape

Rustic terrace with white seating and black pendant lights overlooking Alentejo countryside - small hotels off beaten path guide.

5 Gorgeous Small Hotels Off the Beaten Path in Portugal

White Portuguese farmhouse with grey doors and old olive tree on cobblestone courtyard - rural hotels Alentejo guide

10 Rural, Country and Farmhouse Hotels in the Alentejo

Modern wood corridor with warm lighting and concrete walls at design hotel in Porto - best neighbourhood to stay in Porto guide.

Where to Stay in Porto: Boutique Hotels by Neighbourhood

Interview with Catarina Francês about her rural hotel Cucumbi by JO&SO

Q&A with Catarina Francês about her rural hotel Cucumbi

Interview with Julie de Halleux, founder of Lisbon by Design, by JO&SO

Q&A with Julie de Halleux, founder of Lisbon by Design

The 500 Hidden Secrets of Porto by JO&SO, a travel guide about Porto in Portugal

The 500 Hidden Secrets of Porto by JO&SO – Where to Buy the Book

Video still taken from French TF1 show 50' Inside, featuring JO&SO doing a wine tasting session at São Lourenço do Barrocal.

JO&SO featured on primetime French TF1 show 50' Inside

Interview with Christian Louboutin about his hotel Vermelho Melides by JO&SO

Q&A with Christian Louboutin about Vermelho Melides

Interview with Alida about B28 Apartments by JO&SO

Q&A with Alida Jamal about B28 Apartments

Interview with Angelique and Christophe about The Modernist by JO&SO

Q&A with Angelique and Christophe about The Modernist

Interview with Miguel, Catarina Silva and Catarina Alves, about Flattered to Be in Porto by JO&SO

Q&A with Miguel Mateus about Flattered to Be in Porto

Interview with Gonçalo about Sublime Comporta by JO&SO

Q&A with Gonçalo Pessoa about Sublime Comporta

A plate of clams cooked in olive oil, garlic and coriander, served on a decorative blue and white plate with a traditional Portuguese design

5 Places for Exceptional Portuguese Cooking in Porto

Interview with Frank and Veronique about Farmhouse of the Palms by JO&SO

Q&A with Frank and Veronique about Farmhouse of the Palms

Joana standing on a cliff overlooking the vast Bordeira beach and ocean, with waves crashing against the rocks and a wide expanse of blue sky and scattered clouds.

Is it safe to travel to Portugal during the COVID-19 pandemic?

Interview with Fernanda Gramaxo about Armazém Luxury Housing by JO&SO

Q&A with Fernanda Gramaxo about Armazém Luxury Housing

Interview with Catarina Salinas from Best Youth by JO&SO

Q&A with Catarina Salinas from Best Youth

Interview with Balthasar about Três Marias by JO&SO

Q&A with Balthasar Trueb about Três Marias

Marilyn, a sculpture by Joana Vasconcelos featuring two giant high-heeled shoes made from stainless steel pots and lids, displayed at Serralves' gardens in Porto.

We went to Joana Vasconcelos’ exhibition at Serralves Museum of Contemporary Art

The Best Travel Blogs and Websites 2019 - JO&SO Wins Award

JO&SO Wins Award: The Best Travel Blogs and Websites 2019

Decorative graphic reading FACES with a black and white dotted background.

Introducing Faces: Conversations with people doing cool things

Interview with Miguel Júdice, author of The 500 Hidden Secrets of Lisbon, by JO&SO

Q&A with Miguel Júdice, author of The 500 Hidden Secrets of Lisbon

Photo of the spread of Activa magazine article 'The 6 Best Hotels in Portugal by JO&SO', featuring photos of the properties and text

The 6 Best Hotels in Portugal by JO&SO for Activa Magazine

A trip to the beautiful island of São Miguel in the Azores by JO&SO

My trip to the beautiful island of São Miguel in the Azores

A candle, body butter tub and hand cream with yellow labels from The Handmade Soap Company, shot at one of the rooms at the boutique hotelCasa Mãe in Lagos

We did a photoshoot for The Handmade Soap Company

Joana and Sofia from JO&SO riding white horses in a dry, rural landscape at São Lourenço do Barrocal, wearing helmets and casual summer attire.

Welcome to our sparkling new Journal

Interview with Marta and Gonçalo about Areias do Seixo by JO&SO

Q&A with Marta and Gonçalo about Areias do Seixo

Interview with Rodrigo Machaz about Memmo Príncipe Real by JO&SO

Q&A with Rodrigo Machaz about Memmo Príncipe Real

Interview with Joana van Zeller about Six Senses Douro Valley by JO&SO

Q&A with Joana van Zeller about Six Senses Douro Valley

Interview with Veronique Polaert about Casa Mãe in Lagos by JO&SO

Q&A with Veronique Polaert about Casa Mãe in Lagos

Interview with Francisco Ferreira about Quinta do Vallado by JO&SO

Q&A with Francisco Ferreira about Quinta do Vallado

Interview with José António Uva about São Lourenço do Barrocal by JO&SO

Q&A with José António Uva about São Lourenço do Barrocal

Interview with João Ferreira about Casa do Rio Wine Hotel by JO&SO

Q&A with João Ferreira about Casa do Rio Wine Hotel

Interview with Mónica about Herdade da Matinha by JO&SO

Q&A with Mónica Beleza about Herdade da Matinha

Intervew with Alexandra about Casa do Conto by JO&SO

Q&A with Alexandra Grande about Casa do Conto

Interview with Eglantina about Companhia das Culturas by JO&SO

Q&A with Eglantina Monteiro about Companhia das Culturas

Interview with Carmen and Natalia about Casa das Janelas com Vista by JO&SO

Q&A with Carmen and Natalia about Casa das Janelas com Vista

Vasco Galego, the owner of Vale do Gaio

Q&A with Vasco Galego about Vale do Gaio

Interview with Rodrigo Machaz about Memmo Alfama by JO&SO

Q&A with Rodrigo Machaz about Memmo Alfama

Interview with Rui and Nuno about Pensão Agrícola by JO&SO

Q&A with Rui Liberato de Sousa about Pensão Agrícola

Interview with Luísa and Francisca about Duas Portas by JO&SO

Q&A with Luísa and Francisca about Duas Portas

More Hotels in
Portugal

The Rebello Hotel & Spa

Out
of the City

The Rebello Hotel & Spa

Porto Vila Nova de Gaia

The Rebello Hotel & Spa is spread over four 19th-century industrial buildings with stunning views of the Douro River and Porto's historic centre.

Pensão Agricola

Out
of the City

Pensão Agricola

Algarve Conceição de Tavira

Pensão Agrícola is a stunning six-bedroom boutique hotel in a genuine Algarve countryside setting.

Sublime Comporta

Out
of the City

Sublime Comporta

Alentejo Comporta

Sublime Comporta is a five-star hotel in Comporta nestled in a stunning 17-hectare estate, surrounded by pine and cork trees.

Vermelho Melides

Out
of the City

Vermelho Melides

Alentejo Melides

Christian Louboutin has masterfully crafted Vermelho Melides, an exquisite boutique hotel nestled in a small Alentejo village.

São Lourenço do Barrocal

Out
of the City

São Lourenço do Barrocal

Alentejo Monsaraz

São Lourenço do Barrocal is a 19th-century farm estate retreat in Alentejo, set amidst ancient oaks, olive groves, and vineyards.

Out
of the City

Algarve Aljezur

Set in a former quinta (farm), Amaria is a boutique hotel situated in the pristine Costa Vicentina Natural Park, near the town of Aljezur.

Areias do Seixo

Out
of the City

Areias do Seixo

Central Santa Cruz

Areias do Seixo is a striking eco-boutique hotel located on a protected patch of coast in Santa Cruz, just an hour’s drive from Lisbon.

Herdade da Matinha

Out
of the City

Herdade da Matinha

Alentejo Cercal do Alentejo

Herdade da Matinha is a rural boutique hotel in Alentejo, surrounded by beautiful scenery and near spectacular wild beaches.

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