Portugal Travel Guide
Don’t let its compact size fool you – Portugal packs a powerful punch. As one of the oldest countries in Europe, Portugal is a (fun) mix of ancient traditions and modern flair.
The beauty of Portugal lies in its diversity: each region has its own distinct wonder that is sure to charm every guest. Will you fall in love with the stunning nature of the Azores (or its lesser-known cousin, Madeira)? Or perhaps transport yourself to the fairytale-like castle of Sintra?
There’s also the crystal-clear waters and sunny beaches dotted along the Algarve and the endless vineyards along the Douro Valley. Oh, and how could we forget all the enticing dishes, picturesque plazas, or grand boulevards of Lisbon?
In fact, we think the hardest part of your trip to Portugal is choosing where to go first.
- AVEIRO
- AZORES
- BRAGA
- COIMBRA
- Comporta
- ESTREMOZ
- ÉVORA
- FARO
- GUIMARÃES
- Lisbon
Aveiro, the Portuguese Venice, delights the visitor with its canals and the gondola-like boats named after moliço. It offers a curious profile and elegance with an opulent Art Nouveau architecture.
Azores is an archipelago composed of nine volcanic islands where Everything is intensely blue and immensely green. Chaos and harmony, there lies the charm of the Azores, a little paradise.
Considered the religious capital of Portugal and one of its largest student centers, Braga rivales the list of the oldest universities of Portugal. Bars, cafes, museums, art halls and cultural events are planned all year long.
The Mondego river and the oldest university in Portugal delimit the wonderful city of Coimbra. The city catches the visitor's attention because of its shape, like a mountain of stone buildings that rises up.
A true Garden of Eden, long forgotten, which today is considered the preferred destination for the jet-set and seekers of eco-chic refuges. This little corner of paradise in Portugal enchants you with the beauty of its endless beaches and the incredible charm of its houses. Zoom on a still unknown paradise!
On Saturdays it becomes an immersed market that takes place in Rossio Square, next to the Cathedral. Estremoz is also a city of marble and royal sagas.
The capital of Alentejo is also proud to be a World Heritage Site. Admire the Archbishop's Palace, the Cathedral, the Carthusian Monastery, the Don Manuel Palace, the San Francisco Church, the Lóios Convent or the Sisebuto Tower. Its enveloping atmosphere continues alongside its Roman ruins, the Temple of Diana and the aqueduct.
The historic center of Faro is a must for lovers of the Middle Age. It is known as Vila Adentro or Cidade Velha and is delimited by a medieval wall that was largely destroyed by the 1755 earthquake and that still preserves elements from other civilizations such as the Byzantine towers or the Arab gate. The narrow and cobbled streets (full of balcony full of flowers) lead you through the great cultural and artistic heritage of the city.
It has the best preserved historic center in Portugal, listes a World Heritage Site. Up and down the streets with a medieval air, getting lost is a real pleasure. Having been the cradle of Portugal in the 12th century and the country's first capital gives, Guimarães has a special pedigree.
Lisbon is a timeless city. Architecture, museums, nature or gastronomy, there is always a good reason to visit Lisbon and to be back.
The Pearl of the Atlantic is captivating. Let yourself be captivated by heart-stopping landscapes, overwhelming nature, gastronomy, history and delicious wines.
Óbidos is charming medieval town with a monumental castle, with flowers dotting the balconies and windows of the cobbled streets, and a wall bordering this inviting labyrinth of tiny streets.
as a backdrop, the most beautiful medieval bridge in Portugal. Ponte de Lima It is a postcard town on the banks of the sweet and gentle Lima River and 40 kilometers from the Spanish border.
Porto is flanked by incredible wineries, neoclassical tours or drinks al-fresco of the Douro riverbank: these are some of the offers of the capital of northern Portugal.
The Livramento Market is a mandatory stop in Setúbal. From outside, a salmon colored Art Deco façade; inside, traditional tiles, regional products and stunning fresh fish.
The gardens, forests and palaces follow one another without rest, not without reason Sintra is recognized as a World Heritage Site.
Bathed by the banks of the Gilão River, crossed by a Roman bridge, with its low houses, the Arab wall and the lovely square and white churches Tavira is one of the most picturesque and authentic towns in the Algarve.
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