Portugal is known as one of the most captivating European destinations, offering a rich blend of history, culture and a delightful culinary scene. Particularly, the gastronomy of Porto, with its traditional dishes praised globally, invites you to savor unique and authentic flavors. Beyond tasting these culinary treasures, you can also capture your moments at the

Heading out for night photography in Porto can be a truly enchanting experience. The city’s illuminated streets, its unique atmosphere, and historic landmarks come to life under the night sky. Each shot offers unforgettable scenes.  A visit to this Portuguese gem promises to deliver remarkable photo opportunities. Before exploring Northern Portugal, it’s a good idea

For those who love photography, traveling to a new country can be an incredible opportunity to capture unforgettable memories through the lens of their camera. If you love both traveling and photography, you absolutely can’t miss taking photos in Portugal, a beloved European destination. The Portuguese territory attracts photographers from all over the world, and

Are you considering traveling solo to Portugal? While some people love the thrill of venturing out on their own, others feel apprehensive about exploring the world by themselves. For women, this insecurity can be even greater, with the fear of facing dangers and feeling isolated in unfamiliar places. Globally known as a charming destination brimming

Beautiful and rich in culture and history — these are just a few of the words we could use to describe the cities of Portugal. With that in mind, dedicating a day to a photography tour in Porto can be an unforgettable experience. You’ll not only explore iconic landmarks but also capture images that highlight

Porto, with its unique atmosphere and rich history, is a true paradise for photo tours. While the city is renowned for iconic spots like Ribeira and the Clérigos Tower, there are many hidden corners that reveal authentic and surprising beauty. For photography enthusiasts, discovering a new place is always an opportunity to capture incredible moments

Are you planning a trip to Porto? One of the most charming destinations in Portugal, this city is full of beauty and history. Planning your photography in Porto ahead of time is essential for anyone looking to bring home unforgettable memories. With its stunning architecture, vibrant streets, and breathtaking views, the city offers countless perfect

A Celebration of Photography and Passion As a photographer and the founder of Pictury Photo Tours, I have always strived to capture the essence of Portugal’s beauty through my lens. Photography is more than just an art form to me—it is a way of seeing, feeling, and sharing unique moments with the world. Today, I

2024 was a very good year! I hope for you too. I don’t know if these are my best photos from 2024, but it isn’t the most important. Many of you have already discovered this small but very beautiful country, and I’ve been privileged to contribute something to help you take some good memories with you.

Testimony of a surprising week   Centuries of history Alentejo. A territory of excellence that combines nature, people and heritage in an absolutely unique way. Situated in the center-south of Portugal, it is an extensive region made up of several villages that have preserved their territories. Aware of their historical and geographical importance, materialized also

Clips from a photo tour   The charm of Autumn It was October when we headed towards the Douro valley searching for the perfect frame for a great photographic tour. Once there, we were immediately surprised with the beauty of the landscape – not that the villages of the region or its embedded valleys are

It was recently inaugurated what promises to be one of the great attractions in Portugal in 2021. The 516 Arouca Pedestrian Bridge, the largest suspension bridge in the world, integrated in the already famous Passadiços do Paiva, is a fantastic work that promises to attract the interest of many visitors. We went there and were

This report on portuguese TV, gives a “sniff” of what Pictury Photo Tours can offer, not only in the city of Porto, but in any destination in Portugal. From 1/2 day to 1 day photo tours in Porto, or 1 day photo tours in nearby destinations, but, even better, a Custom Made Photo Tour wherever you want in

Pictury Photo Tours in Portugal is back. Now that Portugal is beginning to open its wonders to the world, after the critical period of the Covid-19 pandemic, here we are ready for you to recover Portugal’s (re)discovery through private photographic tours and travels and tailored to your expectations. Porto, Lisbon, Douro Valley, Ria de Aveiro,

In this interview with the legendary photographer Robert Holmes, Bob was very kind to mention me and the moments that we work together in Porto and Angeiras fishermen harbor last November.

PORTO … Strong Feeling! And… in the end, that big group of photography lovers, some who repeated, some friends, but mostly strangers gave a round of applause. Worth it!   Thank you all for your company, good mood and being so genuine in your thanks, my husband deserves it. We start the photowalk in New

It was a big success the first Harry’s Fisch (from Nomad Photo Expedition) trip to Portugal. Harry invited me to organize his first trip to Portugal that took us to Lisbon – a big thank you to Miguel Helfrich from Lisbon Photo for helping me to prepare this part of the trip – Sintra, Óbidos, Coimbra

Harry Fisch scouting in Porto   I was invited by the spanish travel photographer Harry Fisch, to help him to build the extension to Portugal of his first – SPAIN – From an insider’s point of view. A Very. Special. Trip – a Nomad Photo Expedition organization in April and May 2019. This two events are almost

Ryan, a nice young South Korean guy, had a dream and came to Portugal to realize it. He wanted to surprise his girlfriend Jolly with a surprise wedding proposal in a unique place in the world and chose Porto to do so. But, because he did not know the city yet, he needed help, so

Announcing Scott Kelby’s 11th Worldwide Photowalk®, the world’s largest Photowalk. The event is happening October 6, 2018 in thousands of cities all over the world. I invite you to come to the one that I’ll leader in Porto city.   See here the details: http://worldwidephotowalk.com/walk/porto-cant-miss-it/

Of course, there can’t be only 7 reasons to visit and photograph Porto. There are so many and so good reasons that it was not possible here and now to list them all. It is, therefore, that we suggest “only” these 7 that already justify a visit that is a delight not only for photographers as for