September and October are great times to visit because you can really get close to the way of life that’s at the heart of Alentejo and celebrate the harvest season with the locals with all that entails!
Arriving at Marrakech Airport
Navigating through an airport and into a new city is always tricky though, so here are our top tips for arriving in Menara Airport.
Made in Morocco: Inside the workshops of 3 traditional artisans
At Epic we work closely with local artisans. Let’s take a look at three different Moroccan trades and step inside their workshops.
Paddle Power: A two-day Douro River kayak journey
It’s rare to see another soul in sight when we launch kayaks into the calm waters at at Barca d’Alva in the upper Douro River, less than a kilometre from the Portugal-Spain border.
Morocco’s best one-day hike: The Amizmiz Trail
The Amizmiz trail is a circular route that is easily doable in a day, with an early start from Marrakech to the regional town of Amizmiz. The trail is virtually unknown and was pioneered by Epic.
Uncorking Portugal: 6 under-the-radar Portuguese wineries
Portugal’s small wineries are the heart and soul of the country’s wine industry, each telling a story of passion, heritage, and innovative spirit.
Alternative Algarve: The off-beat guide to Portugal’s Southern Coast
Here’s Epic’s little black book of off-the-beaten-path experiences, hidden natural sights, and unique local activities in the Algarve.
Local’s Guide To Comporta: Portugal’s Coolest Beach Town
Comporta is one of Portugal’s most inconspicuous gems, where the elite go to be unseen and bask in the lazy, unhurried lifestyle underneath the southern sun.
Being More: A change of career with Rita Silva, Operations Manager
Action woman Rita Silva, has moved from the world of Finance to Travel, and now heads up Epic’s operations team in Portugal.
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