Latitude 40 Travel

Latitude 40 Travel Latitude 40 is a English/Portuguese speaking travel agency which opened in April 1975 originally based in Marble Arch.

Travel Agency based in London, specialising in Portugal and worldwide destinations. We can also arrange travel insurance, car hire, accommodation, airport parking, airport transfers.

Happy 50th Birthday to Latitude 40It is with immense pride and admiration that we wish Latitude 40 a very Happy 50th Bir...
30/04/2025

Happy 50th Birthday to Latitude 40

It is with immense pride and admiration that we wish Latitude 40 a very Happy 50th Birthday.

50 years marks an extraordinary milestone, one that few businesses have the privilege to achieve. With the rise of the internet, an ever-changing industry intent on sidelining travel agents, and even a global pandemic, it is a wonder how we have survived the last 25 years.

Our longevity and success are, above all, thanks to our loyal customers — some of whom have been with us since the early days at JC Galleries. Your unwavering support, trust, and loyalty have been the foundation of everything we have accomplished, and for that, we extend our deepest gratitude.

We would also like to take this opportunity to thank all of our past and present employees, there have been many along the years, who have built strong and meaningful relationships with clients and have remained loyal and invested in Latitude 40’s future.

Lastly a mention of the 3 amigos who founded the business in 1975, Luis Pimentel, Armindo Valerio and Otto Von Hafe. Luis has lovingly nurtured Latitude 40 along its 50 years and continues to do so, his loyalty, shrewd business sense and dedication to Latitude 40 over the years has been unwavering.

Here’s to 50 incredible years — and to many more still to come!

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of one of Latitude 40’s founding members, Armindo Valerio.  In 197...
21/01/2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of one of Latitude 40’s founding members, Armindo Valerio.

In 1975 Valerio along with 2 amigos Luis Pimentel & Otto Von-Hafe set up a Travel agency in JC Galleries, Marble Arch targeting the growing Portuguese community in London. The business quickly evolved from just selling flights to providing a host of other travel services reaching far and beyond Portugal whilst still maintaining an influential and dominant presence in the Portuguese community.

In 1977 Valerio opened a short-lived sister company, Portugal Holidays alongside Luis and Liberal Lopes as a tour operator with an extensive programme covering the length and breadth of Portugal and its majestic Archipelagos.

Valerio & Luis also went on to open one of London’s first and arguably best Portuguese restaurants at the time, Ports on Beauchamp Place in Knightsbridge. A successful but short-lived venture.

In 1988 Valerio sold his shares in Latitude 40 and left London to live in the picturesque seaside village of Cascais. Where he lived the rest of his years apart from a brief stint back in London as the UK sales Manager for Air Luxor.

Valerio will be remembered for his loyalty and friendship. His remarkable ability to make people (and quite often himself) cry with laughter at jokes and tales of his escapades in multiple languages. His joy for life and his willingness to live it to the fullest.

Valerio is survived by his devoted daughter Emma, her two beautiful children Louis & Elise and his wife Fatima.

He is and will always be very much missed.

Take it easy man!

15/06/2022

Para quem não tem férias marcadas para este verão, temos disponibilidade nas datas mais procuradas com a TAP desde £245,00 (Lisboa), £259,00 (Porto) e £350,00 (Funchal via Lisboa) com bagagem incluída. Para mais informações ligue para 02072293164.

Stroll through and discover one of Lisbon’s typical ‘’bairros’’ Santos known for its art schools, bars, discos, design s...
13/01/2020

Stroll through and discover one of Lisbon’s typical ‘’bairros’’ Santos known for its art schools, bars, discos, design shops and trendy eatery’s.

22/11/2019

We still have availability for flights to Lisbon, Porto and Funchal over the Christmas period starting from £279. Call us for further information on 02072293164

Here we are receiving our TAP Embassador award back in March of this year🥇
15/11/2019

Here we are receiving our TAP Embassador award back in March of this year🥇

Summer Blues? ☹️ Why not discover the beautiful beaches of the Algrave. With so many hidden gems to explore, it’s not ha...
16/09/2019

Summer Blues? ☹️ Why not discover the beautiful beaches of the Algrave. With so many hidden gems to explore, it’s not hard to see why it’s one of the leading destinations in Portugal.

Portugal won world's Leading destination, two years in a row in 2017 & 2018. Come and see for yourself and book your nex...
14/02/2019

Portugal won world's Leading destination, two years in a row in 2017 & 2018. Come and see for yourself and book your next trip to Lisbon, Porto or Funchal With us. :) +442072293164

World Travel Awards is proud to announce the 2018 winner for World's Leading Destination as Portugal

Praia Da Ribeira do Cavalo, defiantly worth a visit, but bare in mind you will have to climb down a rocky path to access...
25/06/2018

Praia Da Ribeira do Cavalo, defiantly worth a visit, but bare in mind you will have to climb down a rocky path to access the beach so wear the right footwear You won’t regret it 😎

Monument of the Discoveries (Padrão dos Descobrimentos) Belém, always worth a visit. 🇵🇹               #2017
25/05/2018

Monument of the Discoveries (Padrão dos Descobrimentos) Belém, always worth a visit. 🇵🇹 #2017

Arco da Rua Augusta on the Praça do Comércio was built to pay tribute to the city's reconstruction after the 1755 earthq...
22/05/2018

Arco da Rua Augusta on the Praça do Comércio was built to pay tribute to the city's reconstruction after the 1755 earthquake. Visit Portugal you won’t regret it! 😃

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London
W113HG

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 2pm

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