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About Us

Our team

  • Eduardo Melo Cláudio, Chief Executive Officer

    Eduardo likes to think of himself as a person of multiple interests. Has built a solid career in Portugal’s number one Telecommunications and Internet service provider where he took over management jobs in the areas of Product Development and Management, Customer Service and IT Management. During the time he worked as Product Manager he launched Mimo, the first worldwide pre-paid mobile phone, which is mentioned to this day as one of the greatest Portuguese innovations of all times. This drive towards innovation led him to join professional and personal interests – to travel and to enjoy life to the fullest- and Portugal Trails was born. This is a project that he grabbed with deep conviction and with the belief that Portugal Trails innovative approach allows travelling in an independent and yet safe way and enhanced by local travel consultants.

  • Pedro Duque, Director of IT and Finance

    A hardworking computer worker and a large family father, in which everyone loves to travel. Considering all the diversity that our country offers, they have focused their travels and family vacations in Portugal, with some incursions to Spain – land of his paternal grandmother. Invited by Eduardo Cláudio to embrace Portugal Trails and Spain Trails projects, he accepted it with the enthusiasm that innovative and challenging projects offer. Certain that the knowledge of our Travel Consultants allows Portugal Trails to have the most extensive and deep knowledge of the country, he take’s advantage of this knowledge to offer his family even more enjoyable and relaxing trips.

  • Sofia Dias, Director of Special Projects

    Sofia began traveling at a very young age and always loved to discover new worlds, cultures and lifestyles. She graduated in Tourism Management in Portugal and furthered her studies in the UK. While spending so long away from her homeland she realised how much she missed the little wonder that is Portugal! There are so many secrets to unveil: the breeze of our beaches, the sounds of our cities, the traditions and unique cultural heritage, the melody of our language, the flavours of our cuisine, the warmth and friendliness of our people… Back in Portugal, Sofia carries on her quest for the hidden treasures of this amazing country, and set off to discover the charms of Spain as well. She will be happy to share these with all travellers who wish to venture with us!

  • Vanessa Pinto, Director of Sales and Operations

    A Portuguese in love both with Portugal and Spain, since her mother’s side of the family comes originally from Seville. Studied Tourism at University and got a degree as an Interpreter Guide precisely because she knew that her true passion was to travel and to be in contact with many different cultures. And that’s exactly what she did for three years, having now returned to tell you all about it. Indeed to tell you about the secrets and hidden gems that are only familiar to a native. Vanessa also travelled through America, Europe and Africa yet it is in this little corner of Europe that she really feels happy and from where she believes, can turn Portugal Trails customer’s tours, into truly unique experiences. She currently lives in a coastal town on the outskirts of Lisbon.

  • Alejandro Ramirez, Travel Consultant

    Alejandro is Spanish, but he came to Portugal when he was 7 years old and he didn’t leave yet! He choose to stay in Lisbon to study college instead of going back to Madrid. He took Hospitality Management as a career due to his ability to create empathy with people and his fluency in Spanish, Portuguese and English languages. He believes that in order to a traveler to fully enjoy travelling, he must feel at home and be understood, so good communication is mandatory. After two years at a front office in a hotel in Lisbon he moved to Portugal Trails and Spain Trails to expand his options. “Why promote only one city, when you can show the whole country?” he asks. Even better! His two favorite countries! Portugal and Spain have hidden gems, secrets, amazing culture and gastronomy waiting to be discovered, and Alejandro will be one of the best assistants to discover it all!

  • Catarina Martins, Travel Consultant

    Catarina has started her route in tourism travelling by car with her parents from North to South of Portugal. At the age of 12, she began organizing trips for her family and, at the same age, left with her family in a car adventure along several European countries, such as Spain, France, Germany, Switzerland and Italy. Her main interests are traveling, learning new languages and try new restaurants in every place she visits. Catarina was born and raised in Inner Portugal and took her bachelor in Tourism, Territory and Heritage by Coimbra’s University. During her life, she had the opportunity to live in different regions of Portugal and to adapt to the national cultural diversity. With the goal of learning about other cultures and how to attract tourists, she went to Stockholm, Sweden, to work in tourism and has visited Cape Verde and Thailand and she is keeping her promise to visit a new country every year. As a Portugal Trails Travel Consultant, Catarina will be able to show you what her loved country has best and to meet your expectations.

  • Catarina Pires, Travel Consultant

    Catarina was always very passionate about Portugal and Spain! Living in Cascais all her life, it was during her stay in London, while she studied an MA in International Liaison and Communication, that she found the will of promoting both countries and their great potential. Working at Portugal Trails & Spain Trails gives her that opportunity! Being able to design unique trips with unforgettable moments for each client, along with the change to promote all the great things Portugal has to offer, it’s what motivates her every day!

  • Cristina Chagas, Travel Consultant

    Cristina, since childhood, won the taste for traveling and seeing the world. The only Continent missing now is Oceania, but it won’t be for long! Totally in love with meeting new realities and cultures, she saw in Tourism an excellent opportunity to share her taste for traveling with others. Has a Degree in Business Communication and also has a Master’s Degree in Advertising. Although Tourism is not her area of expertise, she won her passion through all her experiences as a traveler. Currently lives in a town by the sea on the outskirts of Lisbon, having previously lived in Barcelona (Spain). Her greatest wish is to share all her knowledge and to make every trip, to Portugal and Spain, unforgettable! For her there is no greater satisfaction than seeing that the trip she designed exceeded the expectations of the visitors! Feels fully accomplished now that she found her true calling as a Travel Consultant at Portugal Trails & Spain Trails!

  • Cristina Koslovsky, Travel Consultant

    Cristina was born in Brazil but her family is traditionally Russian! She grew up speaking both Portuguese and Russian languages and her passion has always been traveling. At age 19 she started to work as a Flight Attendant in São Paulo and during the following years had the opportunity to know the 5 continents. She lived for 6 months in the United States, later graduated in Hospitality Management and worked in Travel Agencies also in São Paulo. She has been in Portugal for only two and a half years but is already sure that she is living in the right place, because she is enchanted by the beauty, culture and gastronomy of this so complete country! Being a Travel Consultant in Portugal Trails and SpainTrails is more than a job, it is a great pleasure to see people doing their dreamed trips and it is always a satisfaction for Cristina this mission!

  • David Neto, Content Editor

    David was born is Lisbon and moved to Cascais in his early youth. Maps have always been in his life, raising his curiosity about its colors and lines. He’s been fortunate to visit some of the places that fascinate him, inevitably extending the list of where to go next. He enjoys reading and writing, which allow him to travel without moving. He studied film and literature and has worked in television and tourism. He feels that travelling helps life make more sense and makes him appreciate the beautiful country to where he returns and that he loves to show.

  • Diana Ramos, Travel Consultant

    Diana discovered her passion for travelling when she was a young child and it has not stopped growing.  Her curiosity has led her to visit a lot of places in Iberian Peninsula, but she desires to visit and learn much more about her homeland and Spain. She loves Portugal and Portuguese food, and is really proud of the fact that her homeland has so much variety to offer. Every year she takes half of her vacation to discover more about Portugal and Spain, and the other half to explore other parts of the world. Diana graduated in Tourism Management in Portugal and also earned a certificate in Guest Service and International Tourism from the University of Central Florida, in the USA.   Her enthusiasm for the Tourism Industry was reinforced by travelling in other countries, learning about different cultures, and even more by living and working in the USA where she shared her experiences with people of many countries and with different perspectives. Working as a Travel Consultant gives her the opportunity to put together all of her passions, and she truly loves it!

  • Diogo Gonçalves, Marketing and Analytics Manager

    Diogo was born in Lisbon, but his family originates from the south and the north of Portugal, which he knows by heart. His first travels to a different country were to Spain, a country he’s visited repeatedly and treasures. He’s an avid traveler who has visited several continents and enjoys experiencing the food, culture and natural sights of the places he visits. For Diogo, traveling is one of the most enriching experiences, and he loves promoting our tours to people all across the globe.

  • Filipa Rodrigues, Travel Consultant

    Filipa always wanted to work in Tourism. Her passion for other languages and enthusiasm for exploring her own country and others is what drives her!  She studied foreign languages, and specialized in Tourist Information. It is her goal to discover more of Portugal and Spain and to use her knowledge to put together wonderful experiences for her clients. Filipa has travelled through Europe and Africa, and looks forward to other adventures to discover other continents.  She lives in a seaside town near Lisbon, and couldn’t feel happier about being a Travel Consultant at Portugal Trails & Spain Trails!

  • Filipa Traqueia, Content Editor

    There is something special about telling stories and Filipa always had that passion. After studying Journalism, she decided to use her writing skills to give people an amazing vacation time. The love for travel came from the many family trips she did while still young. With a backpack and a tent, each summer she unveiled a new part of Portugal and Spain’s magic. Her biggest adventure so far was in Antwerp, where she lived for six months during an Erasmus experience. Since then, she already added a few cities to her check list, but there is still so much to see. Filipa continues to explore the world, one city at a time.

  • Frederico Rodrigues, Travel Consultant

    Travelling and all the memories that come with it have always been his passion. It all started when he went on a safari quest in Namibia and South Africa and it hasn’t stopped ever since. Graduated in Hospitality Management, Frederico has travelled all over Europe, Africa, worked abroad in hospitality for three years in Rome and São Paulo, what has given him the privilege to work in different multicultural environments, meeting people from all over the world and experiencing different cultures. In love with his country and with what it has got to offer, Frederico found himself promoting Portugal and Spain as travel destinations to other travelers every time he could. Today he puts together all his experience to give our customers the best tours that won’t be easily forgotten.

  • Gonçalo Calheiros, Travel Consultant

    Gonçalo is an admirer of the Portuguese natural and cultural heritage, both involved in the richness of its impressive history. He always was, especially when travelling to the north of Portugal with his parents to spend holidays in the beautiful Minho region, near Spain. On the way, Gonçalo was used to stop in some interesting and quaint cities and villages, places with natural beauty, history and culture. But what makes it even more special is the way other people is enhanced to share this passion and these experiences. Communication is the key. With a graduation in Tourism Information and a postgraduate in events management, Gonçalo has worked as a tour guide, being able to communicate with different people, with different personalities and interests. Now, working as Travel Consultant, Gonçalo can share his passion for Portugal and its amazing capacity to receive people from all over the world.

  • Gonçalo Oliveira, Travel Consultant

    Born in Lisbon in the year of 1996, Gonçalo realized from an early age that traveling was something he loved. His passion for traveling led him to join the Tourism Management Graduation, in the Escola Superior de Hotelaria e Turismo do Estoril, in 2015, which he concluded in 2018. Very communicative and charismatic, Gonçalo has an obvious taste for organizing and planning events and trips. He considers himself to be a simple and methodical peson, and has a huge desire to make the World a better place. Focused on the relationship and customer service, Gonçalo thinks he is in the right place to advise and prepare our costumers trips in both Portugal and Spain. On a personal level, he is cheerful, available and effective. With an enormous interest in Sports, he entices this interest to the desire to know the entire World.

  • Inês Gaivão, Travel Consultant

    Inês was born in Lisbon and grew up in Oeiras, by the sea, an environment that from an early age awoke her to the vast uncharted horizon of the world. From her childhood memories, she also recalls the countless trips with family and friends, within and outside the country, experiences that soon grounded the foundations for her professional vocation. She completed her studies in Events Management at the University of Peniche, an area in which she later developed a rich and dynamic career, until she accepted the wonderful challenge as a Travel Consultant at Portugal Trails. Her interest and curiosity in planning, researching and discovering, follows her in her daily work, with particular interest in the history, gastronomy and culture of Portugal and Spain. In Portugal Trails and Spain Trails she has found the ideal space to share and guide others through the wonderful and enriching discoveries that continue to fascinate her.

  • Inês Oliveira, Travel Consultant

    Inês was born in the village of Cascais, where she lived all her life. Born to a northern dad and a southern mother, she has a good knowledge of Portugal and its richness. From a young age, she developed the interest of knowing different locations due to the tradition of traveling on her birthday. In 2017, she flew to Vienna – Austria, where she lived and studied for 6 months. It was her first big solo adventure, where she got to know a lot of amazing countries. She loves the direct contact with different cultures and she’s always eager to help you organizing your next trip with Portugal Trails and Spain Trails, making sure you have an amazing experience like she’s had!

  • Joana Cambeiro, Travel Consultant

    Joana’s passion for travelling started early in her life. The trip she did to São Tomé e Príncipe, a former Portuguese colony in Africa, where she volunteered to rebuild a school, was definitely a life changing experience. Through several other volunteering projects she met people from all over the world, who fueled her love for travelling and getting to know and understand different cultures. This turned her into a fascinating and outgoing person who loves to meet new people. When she started an apartment rental service in Lisbon, Joana soon realized that sharing her knowledge of Portugal was like a natural gift; so working at Portugal Trails & Spain Trails is like a dream come true for her. When Joana is not travelling around Portugal or Spain – another country she loves – you can find her either hiking or cycling in Sintra’s Natural Park, just outside her hometown. An absolute foodie, Joana loves a good traditional Portuguese or Spanish meal, together with some of the fantastic wines produced in the Iberian Peninsula.

  • João Branco, Product Manager

    Ever since he can remember, traveling has been part of his life. Born in Cascais, João is passionate about his “Great” country and it is this passion that he wishes to share with those who visit it, providing them with unique, one of a kind experiences. Having completed his degree in Tourism Information, João is currently working on his Masters in Strategic Management – Tourist Destinations. He believes in promoting Portugal and Spain with quality service, presenting local culture and tradition as a value added and allowing each visitor to build their own knowledge of the territory and people through individualized experiences, tailored to their interests and objectives. The opportunity to be part of the Portugal Trails and Spain Trails team has allowed João to share his (fascination for his) country with the growing number of visitors who choose it as a destination: “The challenge I put myself up to is to provide those who consult us with the best -enriching and memorable- experiences of our fantastic country. May they leave happy and anxious to return”.

  • João Silva, Travel Consultant

    Tourism is João’s passion and you can see it once you have the chance to meet him. Fascinated by the Travel Market, He has based his career in Tourism and Customer Service. After a Hospitality management degree, João started to develop a good multicultural awareness and became really interested in not only learning new cultures and languages, but to have an influence on Portuguese visitors, in order to make them get to know better and understand the Country he loves. Sharing the Portuguese culture has been the most important part of João’s professional and personal life. Having a passion for both Portugal and Tourism, makes João a great asset for travelers who search for the true authentic hidden gems of Portugal.

  • José Quelhas, Travel Consultant

    José is what you call a true local, born and raise in the Capital of Portugal, Lisbon. He enjoys sharing his knowledge and experiences. His degree on Management of Tourism Companies allowed him to have already professional experiences in Hospitality, Local Lodging, Touristic Animation and performed as a Guest Service Officer in the most prestigious Cruise Company operating the seven seas. Any excuse is enough to discover another place that his never been to, for it’s the surprise and the feeling of discovering something new that improves the experience, and there are so many new places to discover. That’s why he joined Portugal Trails, to provide you with his knowledge of the places he knows and wants you to know!

  • Mariana Seabra, DevOps Engineer

    Mariana travels both the physical and virtual world. Born in Lisbon and since she was a child discovers Portugal and the world. Thanks to her fascination for travels and technology, she joined the miraculous IT team in a project where she is able to bring these two interests together. With Portugal Trails and Spain Trails she can make known the wonders of the binary world!

  • Miguel Bento, Marketing and Analytics Specialist

    Miguel was born in Lisbon and from an early age got used to travelling all over the country. Between family visits in the north of Portugal, and holidays in the fantastic beaches of Algarve, he always tries to visit new places spread throughout Portugal and Spain. He graduated in Management, in Portugal, and specialized in Digital Marketing, in the UK. Being away from Portugal for so long made him realise: there’s nothing like the sun and tranquility of Portugal! Working at Portugal and Spain Trails allows him to combine his interest in Marketing and his passion for the Mediterranean sun!

  • Nuno Lopes, Travel Consultant

    The passion for travelling and getting to know the world had Nuno opting for a Hotel Manager Degree in Portugal. He has found his inspiration and pleasure on the art of hospitality, which he seeks for his travelling clients when organizing their tour. He makes a point in knowing his own country to show whoever crosses his path professionally and personally, all the historic, gastronomical and landscape interest points that can be found from North to South. The fact that part of his family is Spanish, takes his passion for gastronomy and culture across the border to the neighbour country! Adventure sports are his other passion, for which Portugal has great conditions. Being a Travel Consultant at Portugal Trails & Spain Trails, allows him to share with fellow travellers in search of the authentic, the best Portugal and Spain have to offer!

  • Rita Bernardo, Content Manager

    Rita was born in Cascais, near Lisbon, and believes that it were the weekend detours with her parents, when she was little, what  got her so interested in exploring the country, wandering through new sights and places, as well as understanding their history. The fact that she has always been keen on communicating with new people, led her to a Journalism degree, with the hopes of being able to tell what she sees and witnesses through her writing and also her photography, her two main occupations. Besides Portugal and Spain, to which she refers as two lovely countries with much to discover, she got to visit other cities such as London, Prague and Macao. Rita loves to discover natural sights, acknowledge new cultures and is very enthusiastic about independent travelling. Now she hopes to share what she has learned with you, by suggesting new settings for fresh adventures and happy memories.

  • Sofia Martins, Back Office Manager

    One of Sofia’s passions is to explore Portugal and Spain, which considers unique countries, for their heritage and cultural richness, varied scenic beauty and rich and tasty cuisine. Graduated in Tourism and with a postgraduate degree in Business Management and Strategy, in Portugal Trails & Spain Trails she has the opportunity to combine her taste for tourism together with the administrative and financial area, ensuring a quality service through a crucial role she plays in back- office. Embraced the privilege to work in a company that share, in an innovative and exemplary way, the charms and wealth of both countries and provides clients with unique and unforgettable experiences.

  • Sofia Silva, Administrative Assistant & Designer

    Sofia was born in the calm and beautiful Oeiras coastal town and always watched the Tagus River horizon with a glimmering glow in her eyes longing for the adventure of travelling. A Fine Arts student, majored on Design and Photography, she has always worked in creative departments and teaching. Europe and Africa are her favorite destinations but she always considered Portugal and Spain as the most memorable experiences inducers. Naturally fascinated by tourism, culture, civilizations, arts and food, that to her represent interest, experimentation and knowledge, she embraced the Portugal Trails and Spain Trails concept, where she feels fulfilled sharing experiences in this journey with co-workers and clients.