We are finally getting around to sharing some photos from this trip. We actually visited Portugal back in the summer of 2015 on an amazing two-week road trip. Most people unfortunately only ever see Lisbon (or Porto), the Algarve and maybe the famous Duoro Valley, since a Portugal trip is often partnered up with some time spent in Spain. But for our trip, we decided to give Portugal a full two weeks and we did not regret it. The eastern edge is so very different than the rest and same with the North! With amazing (and typically cheaply priced) foods, medieval towns, wild horses, vinho verde & port, there is so much that this country has to try, offer and see! We seriously recommend it to anyone and definitely let us know if you have any questions because we are happy to share our experiences. Speaking of sharing, here are some of our photos during the trip. Aside from the Arroh & Bow dress series (search the blog for those), typically we like to treat our vacations like, vacations! So here are just some snaps from the two weeks.
Portugal
Pt. IV - Bridal Sessions in Historic Portugal
The final post about the five amazing locations we visited in Portugal with this dress series. View Pt. I for backstory. Also, in case you haven't fallen in love with Portugal yet, I'm sure once wedding season slows down we will also share personal photos from the trip. Stay tuned on Facebook.
Dress: Arroh & Bow Infinity Dresses - The Handmade Bride
Floral Crown: Jewel Feathers - also sold at The Handmade Bride
Lisbon - the streets of Lisbon are full of traditional European charm like you cannot find in North America.
Zambujeira do Mar - located in the Southwest Alentejo and Vicentina Coast Natural Park, this small beach with a waterfall was a perfect example of the rugged coastline Portugal has to offer.
And the above photo but in GIF format!
Pt. III - Bridal Sessions in Historic Portugal
Pt. III of our posts about our dress series in Portugal.
Marco de Canaveses - North of the famous Douro Valley, a 17th century home passed down through the families, this location was actually the site of one of our bed and breakfasts and would be the most wonderful location for an intimate destination wedding.
Dress: Arroh & Bow Infinity Dresses - The Handmade Bride
Venue: Casa Do Outeiro Tuias (We really cannot recommend this place more! We only stayed here one night but everything was SO magical, and the hosts were so incredibly welcoming. Please book a destination wedding here and bring us along so we have an excuse to go back!)