{"id":8262,"date":"2026-08-07T16:02:31","date_gmt":"2026-08-07T16:02:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/portugallovers.com\/where-to-go-in-portugal-destinations\/"},"modified":"2026-08-07T16:46:12","modified_gmt":"2026-08-07T16:46:12","slug":"where-to-go-portugal-most-beautiful-destinations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/portugallovers.com\/en\/where-to-go-portugal-most-beautiful-destinations\/","title":{"rendered":"Where to go in Portugal: 10 most beautiful destinations!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Wondering <strong>where to go in Portugal<\/strong>?<br\/>Nestled between the Atlantic, the inland mountains, and the golden plains of the Alentejo, the country is full of very different landscapes. It&#8217;s hard to choose when you only have a few days or even a few weeks ahead of you.<br\/>Here is our selection of the 10 must-see destinations\u2014which can be stand-alone trips or stops on a road trip that you can combine however you like.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/portugallovers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/where-to-go-portugal-most-beautiful-destinations.jpg\" alt=\"or best places to visit in Portugal\" class=\"wp-image-8213\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This opinion is completely <strong>independent<\/strong>, based on our experiences. We visited the region anonymously, making our own choices and paying our bills in full.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where to Go in Portugal &#8211; Summary and Map<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Portugal is ideal for a road trip: each region has its own character, and sometimes just two neighboring destinations are enough to completely change the atmosphere in less than an hour&#8217;s drive.<br\/>Here are our 10 favorite regions, from north to south, along with a map to help you find your way:<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/portugallovers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/map-portugal-most-beautiful-destinations.jpg\" alt=\"Map of Portugal or Top Destinations in Portugal\" class=\"wp-image-8225\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Map: Top Destinations in Portugal<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Lisbon, Sintra, and Cascais<\/strong>: the capital, its fairy-tale palaces, and its chic coastline<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Lagos and the Western Algarve<\/strong> for the golden cliffs  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Porto and the Douro Valley<\/strong>, home to the country&#8217;s most authentic city and its terraced vineyards<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\u00c9vora and Eastern Alentejo<\/strong> for their endless plains, white villages, and Roman history<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\u00d3bidos, Nazar\u00e9, and the Monastery Region<\/strong>: The Best of Gothic and Manueline Heritage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Faro and the Eastern Algarve<\/strong> for the Ria Formosa and one of the long sandy beaches<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Coimbra and the Center<\/strong>, home to Europe&#8217;s oldest university, and the canals of Aveiro<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sesimbra and the Serra da Arr\u00e1bida<\/strong> for the most beautiful beaches near Lisbon<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sines and the Alentejo Coast<\/strong> to the rugged coastline of the Costa Vicentina<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Castelo Branco and the Central-Eastern Natural Parks<\/strong>, home to villages clinging to the cliffs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<div style=\"background-color:#ffffff;margin-top:8%;margin-bottom:8%\" class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\" style=\"max-width:700px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-not-stacked-on-mobile texte_planif has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"background-color:#eb8d092e\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column img_icone is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image image_icone\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/portugallovers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/portugal-plane.png\" alt=\"portugal plane\" class=\"wp-image-5756\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:100px;height:100px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/portugallovers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/portugal-plane.png 400w, https:\/\/portugallovers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/portugal-plane-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/portugallovers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/portugal-plane-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/portugallovers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/portugal-plane-75x75.png 75w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center paragraphe_une is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:90%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:16px\">It&#8217;s time to book!<br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/skyscanner.pxf.io\/dONaXy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\"><strong>Compare everything:<\/strong> companies, prices, schedules and availability.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Lisbon, Sintra, and Cascais<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There\u2019s no better place to start: this region alone is home to the capital, the country\u2019s most extravagant palaces, and a chic seaside resort. It is also the easiest area to reach, with Lisbon Airport less than an hour away from each of these three cities.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lisbon, the capital of the seven hills<\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Portugal\/Lisboa\/Miradouros\/Miradouro-Santa-Luzia\/i-TwQqWT4\/0\/L9DLgLBfHMsFJ5jNcNzCWVL8wJhQFgfTCpZjFbsk3\/L\/lisbonne-miradouro-santa-luzia-vue-ville-tage-L.jpg\" alt=\"View of Lisbon from the Santa Luzia viewpoint\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">View of Lisbon from one of the miradouros in Alfama<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Built on seven hills, Lisbon takes on a different character in every neighborhood. Alfama, the oldest neighborhood, is best explored by following the yellow trams as they labor up the cobblestone slopes. The Bel\u00e9m neighborhood is home to two of the country&#8217;s most iconic landmarks: the Bel\u00e9m Tower and the Jer\u00f3nimos Monastery, both dating from the 16th century. In the evening, head to Bairro Alto for the atmosphere, or to one of the miradouros to watch the sunset.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Portugal\/Lisboa\/Town\/i-xL37FV8\/1\/LRnFzcfPdTX2Zs9DcnVGmzF7pWgN54jTC3q5GtxJT\/L\/lisbonne-largo-carmo-fontaine-L.jpg\" alt=\"The Charm of a Square in Lisbon\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Bel\u00e9m Tower and the Jer\u00f3nimos Monastery<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>S\u00e3o Jorge Castle and the Alfama District<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Santa Justa Elevator<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/portugallovers.com\/en\/best-things-to-do-lisbon-visit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See all of Lisbon&#8217;s attractions<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Plan on at least 2 days\u2014ideally 4 to 5\u2014so you can take the time to wander through the neighborhoods.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sintra, the Forest of Palaces<\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Portugal\/Sintra-Cascais\/Sintra\/Pena-Palace\/i-chGqrWP\/1\/M7mtt7WtNKfkQJLgLsVQ6rr2HmKwGk7gfhVjP6FZP\/L\/Pena_Palace_Sintra_Portugal_IMG_0181-L.jpg\" alt=\"Pena Palace in Sintra\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Pena National Palace<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Located 30 minutes from Lisbon, Sintra is nestled in a forested hilly landscape overlooking the Atlantic. The Pena Palace, with its bright colors and blend of architectural styles (Moorish, Gothic, and Manueline), remains Portugal&#8217;s most famous postcard image. People often include the National Palace, right in the city center, for its conical chimneys, and the Quinta da Regaleira with its much-photographed initiatory well.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Portugal\/Sintra-Cascais\/Sintra\/Castle-of-Moors\/i-SfHDvTc\/1\/LtF7v7k48rWKxS9477ndcrjDKh2JXD83F7GHsS4cm\/L\/Sintra_Castle_of_the_Moors_Portugal-0092-L.jpg\" alt=\"Ch&#xE2;teau des Maures in Sintra\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Pena National Palace and the Quinta da Regaleira<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Ch\u00e2teau des Maures and Monserrate Park<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/portugallovers.com\/en\/best-things-to-do-sintra-visit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See all attractions in Sintra<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Plan on at least one full day, or two if you want to visit all the palaces\u2014traffic is often heavy during peak season.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cascais, the Royal Resort<\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Portugal\/Sintra-Cascais\/Cascais\/Front-de-mer\/i-B8BV2wr\/0\/MKdRGmWVZ2MgW5NKtcRKFPvwbXnC8KgZGSPdP9cSk\/L\/portugal-cascais-front-de-mer-sculpture-L.jpg\" alt=\"Cascais seafront\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Located 20 minutes from Sintra, Cascais was long a vacation destination for the royal family before becoming the favorite beach resort of Lisbon residents. Its waterfront features several beautiful beaches with fine sand, and Boca do Inferno\u2014a rock formation carved out by erosion\u2014is best visited at sunset.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Portugal\/Sintra-Cascais\/Cascais\/Praia-do-Guincho\/i-KQhDK82\/0\/Lnj77VPKGmvX8PJwKxMc59gPZfzVT3MjDpm3jPQjM\/L\/portugal-cascais-praia-do-guincho-surf-L.jpg\" alt=\"Cascais Beach\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>La Boca do Inferno and Praia da Rainha<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Cascais Marina and its cobblestone streets<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/portugallovers.com\/en\/best-things-to-do-cascais-visit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See all attractions in Cascais<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bonus: Cabo de Roca<\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Portugal\/Sintra-Cascais\/Cabo-da-Roca\/i-f3FkpWD\/1\/NVZp93SzSdMKftPrwLPZ85wpCv2LNHsdH2S89KcZC\/L\/Cabo_Da_Roca_Portugal_IMG_0349-L.jpg\" alt=\"Mafra Palace\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Less than an hour from Lisbon, this enormous 18th-century Baroque monastery-palace is worth a visit for its royal library, where bats still protect the ancient books from insects.<br\/>And other attractions in the region:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Praia do Magoito and its fossilized dune<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Praia da Adraga and its arch<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where to stay<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Lisbon:<br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/portugallovers.com\/en\/where-stay-lisbon-best-hotels-neighborhoods\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See our selection of the best hotels<\/a> <br\/>or view <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.html?city=-2167973&amp;nflt=review_score%253D90%253Breview_score%253D80&amp;aid=2420176&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">the top-rated accommodations<\/a> directly<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sintra:  <br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/portugallovers.com\/en\/where-stay-sintra-best-hotels-neighborhoods\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See our selection of the best hotels<\/a> <br\/>or view <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.html?city=-2176842&amp;nflt=review_score%253D90%253Breview_score%253D80&amp;aid=2420176&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">the top-rated accommodations<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cascais:  <br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/portugallovers.com\/en\/where-stay-cascais-best-hotels-neighborhoods\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See our selection of the best hotels<\/a> <br\/>or view <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.html?city=-2162360&amp;nflt=review_score%253D90%253Breview_score%253D80&amp;aid=2420176&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">the top-rated accommodations<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Portugal\/Lisboa\/O%C3%B9-dormir\/i-QmJ2Mw2\/0\/NhFvxPcw94pkbmVBHx8kdM3FwB2gH8bjmGkFbTNNd\/L\/HOTEL%20EPIC%20SANA%20LISBON-5-L.jpg\" alt=\"EPIC SANA Lisboa Hotel\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">EPIC SANA Lisboa Hotel<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">To Know<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Allow 6 to 8 days to fully enjoy the three cities at a leisurely pace<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sintra is very easy to visit by train from Lisbon, but a car is useful for getting to Cascais and Mafra<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Book your tickets to the palaces of Sintra online to avoid the lines, especially in the summer<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box gb-block-container\" style=\"background-color:#f8dfbb;margin-top:8%;margin-bottom:8%\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns inverse box_planif is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<h5 class=\"titre_box\" style=\"padding-top:10px;\">OUR TIPS FOR RENTING A CAR IN <span class=\"titre_box_manuscrit\">Portugal<\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"font-size:14px\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Compare prices on our preferred platform: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/en\/portugal?a_aid=zigzag&amp;chan=portugal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">DiscoverCars<\/a> &#8211; one of the best rated sites.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Don&#8217;t take a car that&#8217;s too wide, as old towns have narrow streets and small parking spaces.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For more choice, <strong>book early<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column planif-radius-2 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large voiture_image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Portugal\/Alentejo\/Drive-to-Monsaraz\/i-FSp7zR9\/1\/KM9CSqcTv9RvpgScjMPvDQZHt7sjJ9sbXqjD47JzQ\/S\/Portugal_IMG_4161-S.jpg\" alt=\"driving in Portugal\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns planif_bouton is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/fr\/portugal?a_aid=zigzag&amp;chan=portugal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">See available cars &gt;&gt;<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:16px\">Read our tips  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Lagos and the Western Algarve<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The western Algarve combines the most spectacular ochre cliffs in southern Portugal, fishing villages still untouched by mass tourism, and a surprising mountainous hinterland.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lagos, Between City Walls and Cliffs<\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Portugal\/Algarve\/Lagos\/Ponta-da-piedade\/i-7hHbkdK\/0\/MWZVMfH5w66WdPxrgD6xWHLPgw7x5mscNfCRwcKdg\/L\/ponta%20piedade%20lagos%20algarve-1-L.jpg\" alt=\"The Cliffs of Ponta da Piedade in Lagos\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Cliffs of Ponta da Piedade<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once a port of departure for Portuguese sailors, Lagos has preserved its fortified old town, which is home to a former slave market that has now been converted into a museum space chronicling this dark colonial past. The cliffs of Ponta da Piedade, sculpted by erosion, can be explored by kayak or boat, and the beaches of Dona Ana and Camilo are among the most beautiful in the region.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Portugal\/Algarve\/Lagos\/Mus%C3%A9es\/Forte-da-Ponta-da-Bandeira\/i-BPMhGJw\/0\/LhfWtLLj8KWfLM394WBJctxPVCfshDqtZVL5vGMv8\/L\/architecture%20ponta%20bandeira%20fort%20lagos-L.jpg\" alt=\"Lagos Fort\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ponta da Piedade and the Dona Ana and Camilo beaches<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The ramparts of the old town and its fort<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/portugallovers.com\/en\/best-things-to-do-lagos-visit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See all attractions in Lagos<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ferragudo, the fishing village<\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Portugal\/Algarve\/Ferragudo\/View-village\/i-PLn7KFR\/0\/LHgP4fd5Q4t4th2WQzDKvKhbbnhqRNQqCpbQMJjdF\/L\/point%20vue%20ferragudo%20portimao-L.jpg\" alt=\"View of Ferragudo from Portim&#xE3;o\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Across from Portim\u00e3o, Ferragudo has retained its character as a fishing village despite the Algarve&#8217;s growth as a tourist destination. Its cobblestone streets wind their way up between white houses with colorful shutters to a small church, while the S\u00e3o Jo\u00e3o do Arade Castle, perched on the waterfront, once served as a watchtower against pirates.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Portugal\/Algarve\/Ferragudo\/Village\/i-F3qnDZn\/0\/KjwGgTLKmwNbX766nbR9BCwSNrtf9Q8vqD3mrcc7X\/L\/ruelle%20pavee%20ferragudo%20portimao-L.jpg\" alt=\"Cobbled alley in Ferragudo\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>the view from the mouth of the river<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>charming alleyways<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Castle on the Beach<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/portugallovers.com\/en\/things-to-do-village-ferragudo-visit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See our article on Ferragudo<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Western Algarve Coast<\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Portugal\/Algarve\/Portimao\/Praia-dos-Tres-Irmaos\/i-gsQ5JJp\/1\/FLrsxNR9b3wW5JtDn2hVBgQgHF5ckKrF6sGH5FvhJ\/L\/Praia_dos_tres_irmaos_beach_algarve_Portugal_IMG_6054-L.jpg\" alt=\"Praia dos Tr&#xEA;s Irm&#xE3;os\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether you prefer small coves or large beaches with <strong>lots of activities<\/strong>, you&#8217;re sure to find what you&#8217;re looking for! The western coast of the Algarve is beautiful, with colorful cliffs, caves, and rock formations.<br\/>But watch out for the tide\u2014parts of the beach may disappear when the water comes in!<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Portugal\/Algarve\/Albufeira\/Praia-Da-Falesia\/i-MLMXSP8\/1\/CMz2h9TdnRTvfzvMtQ4kjb83DXxBSpRG8JG64rGbt\/L\/Praia_da_Falesia_Beach_Portugal_IMG_5050-L.jpg\" alt=\"Praia da Falesia\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Praia da Marinha, the best-known<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Benagil Cave<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Praia da Falesia with its magnificent colors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Praia dos Tr\u00eas Irm\u00e3os and its double arch<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lots of <a href=\"https:\/\/portugallovers.com\/en\/best-things-to-do-algarve-visit\/#14_Tester_activites_nautiques_et_tours_en_bateau\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">boat and kayak tours!<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check out our article on <a href=\"https:\/\/portugallovers.com\/en\/best-beaches-algarve\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the most beautiful beaches in the Algarve<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bonus: Monchique, the Mountain of the Algarve<\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Portugal\/Algarve\/Monchique\/i-7wgqgC3\/0\/KjgrG478V8MZHHVRVT3J9BCtGJgSs73hhGM8Mzr5B\/L\/belvedere%20monchique%20algarve-L.jpg\" alt=\"The mountain village of Monchique\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">About 30 minutes from Portim\u00e3o, Monchique offers a completely different side of the Algarve than the coastal region. Perched at an altitude of 450 meters, this village with its steep, winding streets leads up to the Miradouro da F\u00f3ia, the highest point in the Algarve at 902 meters, with a view that stretches all the way to Cabo de S\u00e3o Vicente.  <a href=\"https:\/\/portugallovers.com\/en\/things-to-do-village-monchique-visit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See our article on Monchique<\/a><br\/>And the other attractions:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Silves and its castle<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sagres and its fort<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Loul\u00e9 Salt Caves<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where to stay<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Lagos:  <br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/portugallovers.com\/en\/where-stay-lagos-best-hotels-neighborhoods\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See our selection of the best hotels<\/a> <br\/>or view <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.html?city=-2167534&amp;nflt=review_score%253D90%253Breview_score%253D80&amp;aid=2420176&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">the top-rated accommodations<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Portim\u00e3o:<br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/portugallovers.com\/en\/best-things-to-do-portimao-visit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See all attractions<\/a> <br\/>and <a href=\"https:\/\/portugallovers.com\/en\/where-stay-portimao-best-hotels-neighborhoods\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">our selection of hotels<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Albufeira<br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/portugallovers.com\/en\/best-things-to-do-albufeira-visit\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"3183\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See all attractions<\/a><br\/>and <a href=\"https:\/\/portugallovers.com\/en\/where-stay-albufeira-best-hotels-neighborhoods\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"3156\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">our selection of hotels<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Portugal\/Algarve\/Lagos\/Hotels\/Boutique-Hotel-Vivenda-Miranda\/i-hrpdh9q\/0\/KcshHN3x8C9QRfCbw6pQ5hZnHXngGnMrFnS7Xj9Q7\/L\/boutique%20hotel%20vivenda%20miranda%20lagos%20algarve-L.jpg\" alt=\"swimming pool at the Vivenda Miranda Hotel\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Hotel Vivenda Miranda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">To Know<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Lagos and Portim\u00e3o are very popular in the summer, so book early<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A car is still essential for exploring both the coast and the inland areas (Monchique)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Plan on spending 4 to 5 days in this area\u2014or more if you want to visit the museums, salt caves, <a href=\"https:\/\/portugallovers.com\/en\/best-castles-algarve\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"7879\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">forts, and castles<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box gb-block-container\" style=\"background-color:#f8dfbb;margin-top:8%;margin-bottom:8%\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\" style=\"max-width:700px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box_titre gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<h5 class=\"titre_box\" style=\"padding-top:10px;\">WHERE TO STAY IN <span class=\"titre_box_manuscrit\">Portugal<\/span><\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide hr-box-planif\" style=\"background-color:#ccd3dd;color:#ccd3dd\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns box_sans_border has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"background-color:#f8dfbb\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"font-size:14px;flex-basis:60%\">\n<p class=\"option_titre2 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Choosing Where to Stay<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Where to Stay in Portugal  <br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/portugallovers.com\/en\/where-stay-algarve-best-areas\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1649\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Where to stay in the Algarve<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Choose your hotels in these cities<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/portugallovers.com\/en\/where-stay-lisbon-best-hotels-neighborhoods\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"5028\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lisbon<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/portugallovers.com\/en\/where-stay-sintra-best-hotels-neighborhoods\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"875\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sintra<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/portugallovers.com\/en\/where-stay-cascais-best-hotels-neighborhoods\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"5900\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cascais<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/portugallovers.com\/en\/where-stay-lagos-best-hotels-neighborhoods\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"2370\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lagos<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/portugallovers.com\/en\/where-stay-portimao-best-hotels-neighborhoods\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"3262\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Portimao<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/portugallovers.com\/en\/where-stay-albufeira-best-hotels-neighborhoods\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"3156\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Albufeira<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/portugallovers.com\/en\/where-stay-faro-best-hotels-neighborhoods\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"3212\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Faro<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top planif-radius is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large img-portrait\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Portugal\/Lisboa\/O&#xF9;-dormir\/i-QmJ2Mw2\/0\/MQdZwrjBhgPJRhFLSJv8DNqz76GKQT2WN9dzd6hjC\/S\/HOTEL%20EPIC%20SANA%20LISBON-5-S.jpg\" alt=\"Hotel in Lisbon\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Porto and the Douro Valley<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Porto and the Douro are a must-see combination: the country\u2019s most charming city, and less than an hour and a half\u2019s drive away, one of the world\u2019s most beautiful terraced vineyards.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Porto, the Authentic City<\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Portugal\/Porto\/Dom-Luis-Bridge\/i-qjHWDTp\/0\/KK7VmJwgdNZCKwHV7WhdwtGsFRqCdg5HRhzRj2kWR\/L\/From_Fom_Luis_Bridge_Porto_Portugal_IMG_2158-L.jpg\" alt=\"View of Porto from the Dom Lu&#xED;s Bridge\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Porto stretches along the steep banks of the Douro River, with its colorful houses stacked one on top of the other. The Ribeira neighborhood, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is best explored on foot all the way to the river, and crossing the Dom Lu\u00eds I Bridge offers a breathtaking view of both banks. Across the river, in Vila Nova de Gaia, the Port wine cellars offer tastings that are well worth the trip.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Portugal\/Porto\/Se-Porto-Cathedral\/i-Tc65sCW\/1\/MdJvSCqLpdn5cGGWwQQw79ZW3VfJ8KgZfCGd36msD\/L\/Portugal_IMG_2259-L.jpg\" alt=\"Porto Cathedral\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Ribeira neighborhood and the Dom Lu\u00eds I Bridge<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Wine Cellars of Vila Nova de Gaia<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Lello Bookstore and the Cathedral (S\u00e9 do Porto)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Allow at least 2 days, ideally 3.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Douro Valley: Vineyard Terraces and Wine-Growing Villages<\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Portugal\/Norte\/Douro-Valley\/Douro-Valley-1\/i-w7D2qqL\/0\/KsQncPm747q3zKWBWKBXnWgmS3w8B2mjT9K9vcrqC\/L\/Douro_Valley_Portugal_IMG_9858-L.jpg\" alt=\"Douro Valley\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2001, the Douro Valley is one of the oldest wine-growing regions in the world. From Porto, the N222 road between Peso da R\u00e9gua and Pinh\u00e3o is often cited as one of the most beautiful roads in the world, winding close to the river through terraced vineyards. Peso da R\u00e9gua is more urban, with its Douro Museum; Pinh\u00e3o, more picturesque, is the heart of the wine region and the starting point for many rabelo boat cruises. Nearby, don&#8217;t miss Lamego and its Baroque azulejo staircase, or the Casal de Loivos lookout point for the river&#8217;s famous &#8220;L&#8221;-shaped bend. Between June and October, the historic steam train runs from R\u00e9gua to Tua via Pinh\u00e3o, offering a particularly nostalgic journey.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Portugal\/Norte\/Douro-Valley\/Douro-Valley-1\/i-nbnmXcL\/0\/L2WFbcdsTMnbSPzgqLZG9WGLj2ZB64Ff2PC7J8CJV\/L\/Douro_Valley_Portugal_IMG_9865-L.jpg\" alt=\"Along the Douro River\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The N222 highway between Peso da R\u00e9gua and Pinh\u00e3o<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Pinh\u00e3o train station and its azulejos depicting vine cultivation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lamego and its Nossa Senhora dos Rem\u00e9dios Shrine<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A wine tasting at a quinta (Quinta do Seixo, Quinta do Tedo&#8230;) or a rabelo boat cruise<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bonus: Guimar\u00e3es<\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Portugal\/Norte\/Guimaraes\/i-VkKXFVt\/1\/MsB3t4x77CBVKGHKx36bfdzv4LKb67g8wVJk5cwkf\/L\/Palace_Dukes_Braganza_Guimaraes_Portugal_IMG_2890-L.jpg\" alt=\"Palace of the Dukes of Braganza\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Located 45 minutes from Porto, Guimar\u00e3es is considered the cradle of Portugal: it is said that the country&#8217;s first king was born in its castle in the 12th century. The historic center, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, has preserved its medieval houses, and the Palace of the Dukes of Braganza now houses a beautiful collection of tapestries.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where to stay<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Porto: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.html?city=-2173088&amp;nflt=review_score%253D90%253Breview_score%253D80&amp;aid=2420176&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">See the top-rated accommodations<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Guimar\u00e3es: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.html?city=-2167026&amp;nflt=review_score%253D90%253Breview_score%253D80&amp;aid=2420176&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">See the top-rated accommodations<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Douro Valley, along the river through the vineyards: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.html?region=3715&amp;nflt=review_score%253D80&amp;aid=2420176&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">see options<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Portugal\/Norte\/Douro-Valley\/Hotel\/i-gLF988Q\/0\/KbPTRjSp4hJ9S8HhJbxFdJ5gP9g5z9rV78mzFLbnX\/L\/Douro_Valley_Accommodations_IMG_9842-L.jpg\" alt=\"hotel with a pool in the Douro Valley\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">To Know<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A car is the best way to explore the Douro at your own pace, but the train and boat tours from Porto are still good alternatives if you don&#8217;t want to drive<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>May through October is the busiest time of year, especially during the grape harvest in September and October<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Allow 4 to 6 days for this region (Porto, the Douro, and Guimar\u00e3es)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<div style=\"background-color:#fefefe;margin-top:6%;margin-bottom:6%\" class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\" style=\"max-width:700px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns inverse is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:58%\">\n<h5 class=\"titre_box\">A LITTLE MORE <span class=\"titre_box_manuscrit\">patience<\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:14px\">All the photos, maps, information and addresses you need to make <strong>your stay in Portugal<\/strong> a success will <strong>soon<\/strong> be available in a single ebook!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:14px\">If you would like to be informed when our <strong>guide to 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The Chapel of Bones, lined with the bones of several thousand people, invites reflection, while the \u00c9vora Cathedral\u2014the country\u2019s largest medieval cathedral\u2014can be explored all the way up to its roof.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Portugal\/Alentejo\/Evora\/Templo-Romano\/i-3rVdjpB\/0\/MwWjkS7dsPgHq7HdWM9mFC9jWkF4SCDrpRH9pcgqn\/L\/Evora_temple_Portugal_IMG_4452-L.jpg\" alt=\"Roman Temple of &#xC9;vora\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Roman Temple and Giraldo Square<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Chapel of Bones  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00c9vora Cathedral<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Eau d&#8217;Argent Aqueduct<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Monsaraz, the balcony overlooking Lake Alqueva<\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Portugal\/Alentejo\/Monsaraz\/i-pC2DJqk\/1\/K48Wwh8K8STfPnNqXKgzKk9snchg29m9QD59HgvGQ\/L\/Monsaraz_Portugal_IMG_4235-L.jpg\" alt=\"View from Monsaraz Castle\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Perched 50 minutes from \u00c9vora, Monsaraz overlooks Lake Alqueva and the Guadiana Valley. The village, which is entirely pedestrian-only within its ramparts, features rows of immaculate white houses lining cobblestone streets where art galleries and craft shops stand side by side. Climb up to the castle, built in the 14th century, to enjoy one of the most beautiful sunsets in the region.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mertola<\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Portugal\/Alentejo\/Mertola\/Views-of-village\/i-wRknRkn\/0\/LszgKb5RsT943QDHPN7LKc7bktBzxKDrpfP4NKq28\/L\/Mertola_Portugal_IMG_4609-L.jpg\" alt=\"The village of M&#xE9;rtola at the confluence of the Guadiana River\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An hour and a half from the coast, M\u00e9rtola\u2014built at the confluence of the Guadiana River\u2014still bears traces of its Roman, Almohad, and later Christian settlements. Its Matriz Church, a former 12th-century mosque, has retained its horseshoe arch\u2014a feature typical of Islamic architecture\u2014and the village remains far less restored\u2014and therefore far more authentic\u2014than other towns in the Alentejo.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where to stay<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u00c9vora: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.html?city=-2164922&amp;nflt=review_score%253D90%253Breview_score%253D80&amp;aid=2420176&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">See the top-rated accommodations<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Monsaraz: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.html?city=-2169629&amp;nflt=review_score%253D90%253Breview_score%253D80&amp;aid=2420176&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">See the top-rated accommodations<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mertola: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.html?city=-2169210&amp;nflt=review_score%253D90%253Breview_score%253D80&amp;aid=2420176&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">See the top-rated accommodations<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Portugal\/Alentejo\/Evora\/Town\/i-WNcxgSN\/0\/KJfcCBwD5d2XLp2DKc5xgxQjQxsqht87Vp6TzCKMn\/L\/Evora_Accommodations_IMG_0096-L.jpg\" alt=\"Mertola at Night\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">To Know<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Summer can be sweltering in the inland Alentejo; it&#8217;s best to visit in the spring or fall<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A car is essential; the distances between villages are considerable, and public transportation is scarce<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Allow 3 to 5 days for this region<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<div style=\"background-color:#ffffff;margin-top:8%;margin-bottom:8%\" class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\" style=\"max-width:700px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-not-stacked-on-mobile texte_planif has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"background-color:#eb8d092e\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column img_icone is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image image_icone\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/portugallovers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/portugal-plane.png\" alt=\"portugal plane\" class=\"wp-image-5756\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:100px;height:100px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/portugallovers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/portugal-plane.png 400w, https:\/\/portugallovers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/portugal-plane-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/portugallovers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/portugal-plane-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/portugallovers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/portugal-plane-75x75.png 75w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center paragraphe_une is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:90%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:16px\">It&#8217;s time to book!<br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/skyscanner.pxf.io\/dONaXy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\"><strong>Compare everything:<\/strong> companies, prices, schedules and availability.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. \u00d3bidos, Nazar\u00e9, and the Monastery Region<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An hour north of Lisbon lies the West and Central Region, home to three UNESCO-listed monasteries and a coastline perfect for surfing. This is probably the area with the most cultural heritage per square kilometer in the country.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u00d3bidos, the fortified town<\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Portugal\/Centro\/Obidos\/i-vwXRzvp\/0\/KXpVtGhvp4C2MXpnG4w9cd3BhDWwMxhvc9LM4gx7n\/L\/Obidos_-14-L.jpg\" alt=\"The City Walls of &#xD3;bidos\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u00d3bidos, a former royal town that was given as a wedding gift to the queens of Portugal for several centuries, is entirely enclosed within its medieval ramparts. Rua Direita, lined with whitewashed houses, leads up to the castle, which has now been converted into a pousada. Be sure to try ginjinha, a cherry liqueur served in a chocolate cup, which you&#8217;ll find on every street corner.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Peniche and the Berlengas Islands<\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Portugal\/Extra\/i-qPMmxxc\/0\/KfhjbDvkgkWvQhpjkf24tqk9k2hkskhTsr4xRJKTB\/L\/Peniche-L.jpg\" alt=\"Peniche\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Known as the \u201ccapital of the waves,\u201d Peniche hosts international surfing competitions every year at Supertubos Beach. But the peninsula is worth a visit even without a surfboard: its rocky coastline, with its striking formations, is almost reminiscent of the Giant&#8217;s Causeway, and Cabo Carvoeiro, the country&#8217;s westernmost point, offers a breathtaking view of the Berlengas archipelago. This UNESCO-designated nature reserve can be visited by boat from the harbor, preferably when the sea is calm.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Nazar\u00e9, the capital of giant waves<\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Portugal\/Extra\/i-3vV59W5\/0\/LW4W95QH2pLHpSnbWbfNhZ3vRVTQfZxj4bBvFFxv4\/L\/Nazare-L.jpg\" alt=\"Main Square in Nazar&#xE9;\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Known worldwide for its giant waves, which attract professional surfers every winter, Nazar\u00e9 can also be explored from S\u00edtio, the neighborhood perched high on the cliff, with views of the lighthouse and Praia do Norte.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Three Monasteries Tour: Alcoba\u00e7a, Batalha, and Tomar<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Alcoba\u00e7a Monastery, a masterpiece of Cistercian Gothic art founded in 1153 and designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1989, houses the tombs of Pedro I and his mistress In\u00eas de Castro, a tragic love story that left a lasting mark on the country. Visitors can explore the nave, the cloister of silence, and the monks&#8217; vast refectory.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Portugal\/Centro\/Batalha-Monastery\/i-dPGVk6R\/1\/NbMPpr2znsm2ccmGgKWzH2PZ7JnS2wqKdm69CgrRb\/L\/Batalha_Monastery_Portugal-6-L.jpg\" alt=\"Batalha Monastery\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Batalha<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">About 30 minutes away, the Monastery of Batalha\u2014a Gothic and Manueline masterpiece built beginning in the 14th century to commemorate a military victory\u2014impresses visitors with its open-air Unfinished Chapels and its royal cloister featuring delicate tracery.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Finally, Tomar rounds out the tour with the Convent of Christ, a former stronghold of the Knights Templar founded in the 12th century, where the Manueline Window\u2014carved with ropes and maritime symbols\u2014remains one of the pinnacles of Portuguese art.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Portugal\/Centro\/Convento-de-Cristo-tomar\/i-GCd87NJ\/1\/LFStnz7QTW6Cbrw5DQMkVw7wS5Dk99SH4GQ4zC5xs\/L\/Convento_de_Cristo_tomar_Portugal-38-L.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Tomar<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where to stay<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Obidos: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.html?city=-2170835&amp;nflt=review_score%253D90%253Breview_score%253D80&amp;aid=2420176&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">See the top-rated accommodations<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Batalha: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.html?city=-2159606&amp;nflt=review_score%253D90%253Breview_score%253D80&amp;aid=2420176&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">See the top-rated accommodations<\/a> <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tomar: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.html?city=-2177563&amp;nflt=review_score%253D90%253Breview_score%253D80&amp;aid=2420176&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">See the top-rated accommodations<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Portugal\/Centro\/Batalha-Monastery\/i-fsk3jXW\/0\/NbMT7sC25pLG3cdvScqh9GLp8FBRhhKXQP8gLhBhv\/L\/Batalha_Accommodations_Portugal-7-L.jpg\" alt=\"Hotel in Batalha\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">To Know<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A combined ticket is often available for the monasteries of Alcoba\u00e7a and Batalha<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It&#8217;s best to visit \u00d3bidos early in the morning or late in the day to avoid the tour buses<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Allow 3 to 5 days to explore this entire region<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box gb-block-container\" style=\"background-color:#f8dfbb;margin-top:8%;margin-bottom:8%\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns inverse is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:58%\">\n<h5 class=\"titre_box\" style=\"padding-top:10px\">FUN around Lisbon: <span class=\"titre_box_manuscrit\">activities<\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:16px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/lisbonne-l42\/lisbonne-visite-guidee-de-3-h-a-velo-electrique-t59353\/?partner_id=R3GYW4V&amp;cmp=portugal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Lisbon by E-Bike  <\/a><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/lisbonne-l42\/lisbonne-palais-de-pena-sintra-cabo-da-roca-et-cascais-t387617\/?partner_id=R3GYW4V&amp;cmp=portugal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Day Trip to Sintra from Lisbon<\/a> <br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/lisbonne-l42\/lisbonne-croisiere-de-3-h-et-observation-des-dauphins-t309373\/?partner_id=R3GYW4V&amp;cmp=portugal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Dolphin watching<\/a><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/lisbonne-l42\/depuis-lisbonne-excursion-en-kayak-au-parc-d-arrabida-t240212\/?partner_id=R3GYW4V&amp;cmp=portugal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Kayaking in Arrabida<\/a><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/carcavelos-l99732\/cascais-experience-locale-de-surf-t679875\/?partner_id=R3GYW4V&amp;cmp=portugal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Surfing in Cascais<\/a><br\/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column ville-radius is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:42%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large img-portrait\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Portugal\/Sintra-Cascais\/Cascais\/Praia-do-Guincho\/i-KQhDK82\/0\/MxJXMmhWFFtHHPnH2HhmLHB4HHCWwL9P6knnNwjh5\/S\/portugal-cascais-praia-do-guincho-surf-S.jpg\" alt=\"Surfing in Cacais\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Faro and the Eastern Algarve<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Less crowded than the western part, the eastern Algarve retains a more local atmosphere, dominated by the Ria Formosa lagoon and its white houses.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Faro, the gateway to the Ria Formosa<\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Portugal\/Algarve\/Faro\/Ville\/i-H5qfQkP\/1\/MTfDpgzf4ZBrdhjbCVMWR3S7j4HQFvwHFnBCT3f3V\/L\/faro-old-town-city-51-L.jpg\" alt=\"Faro Alley\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Faro, the capital of the Algarve, is often passed through without a second glance by travelers on their way to the airport. Its old walled town, with its cathedral and 18th-century buildings, is well worth spending half a day exploring, as does the Ria Formosa Natural Park, accessible by boat from the palm-lined harbor\u2014where you can also spot the storks nesting on the rooftops of the historic center.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Portugal\/Algarve\/Faro\/Ria-formosa-excursion\/i-QBPm2Mj\/1\/LDc6qzMDM5LthDfr3WDHhVpxQGJ94QGB9DM4xNBh9\/L\/faro-ria-formosa-boat-excursion-026-L.jpg\" alt=\"Ria Formosa Nature Reserve\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Faro Cathedral  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Old Fortified City<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A boat tour of the Ria Formosa Natural Park<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Municipal Museum and Its Cloister<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/portugallovers.com\/en\/best-things-to-do-faro-attractions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See all attractions in Faro<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tavira, the Authentic One<\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Portugal\/Algarve\/Tavira\/Town-Tavira\/i-Wx3SBzS\/0\/NDZNjZ9SpdNrNxVJJvpcLfv5jTh6tsZhNjQNFBmZF\/L\/Tavira_Portugal_IMG_4820-L.jpg\" alt=\"View of the city of Tavira\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tavira stretches along both banks of the Gil\u00e3o River, in an area that is much less crowded than the seaside resorts to the west. The Roman Bridge connects the two banks, where restaurants and shaded outdoor seating areas are concentrated, and Ilha de Tavira\u2014a sandbar accessible by boat\u2014adds an almost island-like touch to the visit.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Portugal\/Algarve\/Tavira\/Castelo-de-Tavira\/i-vzZZV8g\/0\/MZZVzNqWxmB4frjWvhhGTqJ5ghq7D54pnNvBQd9FK\/L\/Tavira_Portugal_IMG_4874-L.jpg\" alt=\"Church of Tavira\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Roman Bridge  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The beautiful white church<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>the ruins of the castle, now turned into a garden<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>the riverbanks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ilha de Tavira<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/portugallovers.com\/en\/best-things-to-do-tavira-visit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See all attractions in Tavira<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The long sandy beaches<\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Portugal\/Algarve\/Tavira\/Praia-da-Manta-Rota\/i-N8CtbQN\/0\/Lsp4QNwhtMxFHMbFBWLS5V5RHX5m2LDpcQbjHnK9t\/L\/Praia_Da_Manta_Rota_Portugal_IMG_4808-L.jpg\" alt=\"Manta Rota Beach\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Unlike the western Algarve, the eastern Algarve has very long white-sand beaches. No cliffs, but the chance to walk with your feet in the sand for a very long time. For example, in Manta Rota<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where to stay<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Faro:  <br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/portugallovers.com\/en\/where-stay-faro-best-hotels-neighborhoods\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"3212\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See our selection of the best hotels <\/a><br\/>or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.html?city=-2165075&amp;nflt=review_score%253D90%253Breview_score%253D80&amp;aid=2420176&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">View the top-rated accommodations<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tavira<br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.html?city=-2177325&amp;nflt=review_score%253D90%253Breview_score%253D80&amp;aid=2420176&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">See the best rated accommodations<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Manta Rota<br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.html?city=-2168660&amp;nflt=review_score%253D90%253Breview_score%253D80&amp;aid=2420176&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">See the best rated accommodations<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Portugal\/Algarve\/Faro\/Hotels\/3HB\/i-pqpr9Lg\/0\/KfNGFCgx3FMHJWTVkPGhm45vhRHms6ppS58XG5C45\/L\/3hb-hotel-faro-47-L.jpg\" alt=\"Hotel 3HB Faro\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">To Know<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Faro Airport is the ideal gateway to the entire region<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check the tide schedules to make the most of your visit to the Ria Formosa<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Allow 3 to 4 days for this area<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box gb-block-container\" style=\"background-color:#f8dfbb;margin-top:8%;margin-bottom:8%\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns inverse is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:58%\">\n<h5 class=\"titre_box\" style=\"padding-top:10px\">FUN in the Algarve: <span class=\"titre_box_manuscrit\">activities<\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:16px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/s\/?q=Algarve+grottes&amp;searchSource=3&amp;partner_id=R3GYW4V&amp;cmp=portugal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Caves and Cliffs by Boat<\/a><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/s\/?q=Algarve+kayak&amp;searchSource=3&amp;partner_id=R3GYW4V&amp;cmp=portugal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Kayak Tours<\/a><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/s\/?q=Algarve+dauphins&amp;searchSource=3&amp;partner_id=R3GYW4V&amp;cmp=portugal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Dolphin watching<\/a><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/s\/?q=Algarve+4WD&amp;searchSource=3&amp;partner_id=R3GYW4V&amp;cmp=portugal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Jeep Tour<\/a><br\/><br\/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column ville-radius is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:42%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large img-portrait\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Portugal\/Algarve\/Carvoeiro\/Benagil-sea-cave\/i-kbR899w\/1\/NS2PpvTtn7564sGrJ36D9nDTkqmJQf8pg2tsF3W6S\/S\/Algarve_Board_Trips_Benagil_Sea_Caves_Portugal_IMG_5185-S.jpg\" alt=\"Caves in the Algarve\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Sesimbra and the Serra da Arr\u00e1bida<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Less than an hour from Lisbon, on the other side of the Tagus River, lies one of the country&#8217;s most beautiful coastlines\u2014and yet one of the least known to foreign visitors.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sesimbra, the old fishing village<\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Portugal\/Sesimbra\/Castle-of-Sesimbra\/i-PSqrKVh\/0\/MZFxQ88jpVBgBwtKqb2xNjRqqrJLqNw5MCtT99cVC\/L\/castle-sesimbra-portugal-view-fortress-L.jpg\" alt=\"Sesimbra Castle\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sesimbra has preserved its active fishing port, situated below a Moorish castle perched on the hill. Its central beach, lined with restaurants serving grilled fish, and the coastal road leading to Cabo Espichel\u2014where an 18th-century lighthouse stands facing the vertiginous cliffs\u2014make it an ideal stopover before heading to the nearby natural park.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Portugal\/Sesimbra\/Beaches\/Praia-do-Oura\/i-wmX4tfb\/0\/KkhghBX8fgQCR2Czc8bqwbRHvjtnqKpGhtmfNHLgd\/L\/beach-praia-do-ouro-sesimbra-portugal-L.jpg\" alt=\"Sesimbra Beach\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Moorish Castle of Sesimbra<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>St. Mary&#8217;s Church<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The sandy beach<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dolphin-Watching Excursion<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cabo Espichel and its lighthouse<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/portugallovers.com\/en\/best-things-to-do-sesimbra-visit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See all attractions in Sesimbra<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Serra da Arr\u00e1bida<\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Portugal\/Sesimbra\/Serra-Arrabida-Natural-park\/i-Nz64XPq\/0\/LHF2bZ8cz72zn5Lt58XK5zkN5kQxcJptmzKvLdKDk\/L\/arrabida-parc-naturel-portinho-L.jpg\" alt=\"Serra da Arr&#xE1;bida\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This small limestone massif, covered in Mediterranean vegetation, hides a handful of coves with turquoise waters that look as if they\u2019ve been transplanted from elsewhere in the Mediterranean. Portinho da Arr\u00e1bida, with its light-colored sand and calm waters, remains the best known, but the beaches at Galapinhos and do Creiro, which are a bit more off the beaten path, are just as beautiful.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Estrada de Escarpa (N379-1), which runs along the ridge of the mountain range between the ocean and the forest, is one of the most scenic roads in the country. Wine lovers will stop in the Azeit\u00e3o region to taste Moscatel de Set\u00fabal.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Portugal\/Sesimbra\/Beaches\/Praia-do-Ribeiro-do-Cavalo\/i-b8sXH2R\/0\/MfMnX9pVspz7HpvZFFfTSfTtV7Xh6hmrrwJM9Hj9J\/L\/praia-do-ribeiro-do-cavalo-beach-sesimbra-portugal-2-L.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Ribeiro Beach<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ribeiro de Cavalo Beach<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The beaches of Portinho da Arr\u00e1bida, Galapinhos, and do Creiro<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Estrada de Escarpa Scenic Route (N379-1)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A Moscatel de Set\u00fabal Tasting in Azeit\u00e3o<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where to stay<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sesimbra:<br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/portugallovers.com\/en\/where-stay-sesimbra-best-hotels-neighborhoods\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See our selection of the best hotels<\/a><br\/>Or go straight to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.html?city=-2176735&amp;nflt=review_score%253D90%253Breview_score%253D80&amp;aid=2420176&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the top-rated accommodations<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Portugal\/Sesimbra\/Hotels\/Hotel-Sheraton-Four-Points\/i-5jqr8Cj\/0\/MgphJZfTrxK2RfHDw2cqVSzGtFVJB3DctWbNfpLdx\/L\/hotel-sheraton-four-points-pool-sesimbra-portugal-L.jpg\" alt=\"Hotel in Sesimbra\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">To Know<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Traffic to the Arr\u00e1bida beaches is restricted on weekends during the summer (access is regulated between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A car is essential for exploring the Serra da Arr\u00e1bida<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Two to three days are enough, whether as a day trip from Lisbon or as a stopover on the way to the Alentejo<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box gb-block-container\" style=\"background-color:#f8dfbb;margin-top:8%;margin-bottom:8%\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns inverse box_planif is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<h5 class=\"titre_box\" style=\"padding-top:10px;\">OUR TIPS FOR RENTING A CAR IN <span class=\"titre_box_manuscrit\">Portugal<\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"font-size:14px\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Compare prices on our preferred platform: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/en\/portugal?a_aid=zigzag&amp;chan=portugal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">DiscoverCars<\/a> &#8211; one of the best rated sites.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Don&#8217;t take a car that&#8217;s too wide, as old towns have narrow streets and small parking spaces.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For more choice, <strong>book early<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column planif-radius-2 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large voiture_image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Portugal\/Alentejo\/Drive-to-Monsaraz\/i-FSp7zR9\/1\/KM9CSqcTv9RvpgScjMPvDQZHt7sjJ9sbXqjD47JzQ\/S\/Portugal_IMG_4161-S.jpg\" alt=\"driving in Portugal\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns planif_bouton is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/fr\/portugal?a_aid=zigzag&amp;chan=portugal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">See available cars &gt;&gt;<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:16px\">Read our tips  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. Sines and the Alentejo Coast<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Further south, the Alentejo coast (Costa Vicentina) offers a still-untouched coastline, halfway between Lisbon and the Algarve, where cliffs and deserted beaches stretch for more than 100 km.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Porto Covo, the unspoiled fishing village<\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Portugal\/Alentejo\/Porto-Covo\/i-H3KF48g\/1\/MqfRVrtzhQC7C3ZRQzhctJnNgTdXZn34M6mBJsJ44\/L\/Porto_Covo_Portugal_IMG_6772-L.jpg\" alt=\"The Village of Porto Covo\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Located in the Southwest Alentejo and Costa Vicentina Natural Park, Porto Covo has retained the charm of a fishing village despite its growing popularity. Its main square, Pra\u00e7a Marqu\u00eas de Pombal, and the string of beaches and coves nestled between the cliffs are what give it its charm, with the added bonus of a view of Pessegueiro Island, which is accessible by boat in the summer.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Portugal\/Alentejo\/Porto-Covo\/i-8g5M4Tw\/1\/LRPFHJJ84m5Qgwqx5fCThHtZBCf7FHN74G7MNdK7V\/L\/Porto_Covo_IMG_0356-L.jpg\" alt=\"Porto Covo Cliffs\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Vila Nova de Milfontes, the Princess of the Alentejo<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Located at the mouth of the Mira River, Vila Nova de Milfontes offers two distinct landscapes: a calm, almost lagoon-like estuary on one side and a rougher Atlantic coastline on the other. The sheltered Franquia Beach is ideal for families, while the wilder Malh\u00e3o Beach embodies the spirit of freedom that characterizes this coastline. The trails along the Rota Vicentina allow you to explore the route on foot, particularly as far as Porto Covo to the north or Zambujeira do Mar to the south.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Portugal\/Extra\/i-VdTZ2np\/0\/KncpMnw6Mthsgx5WkK558wMW8TGFCSW42288LgHqZ\/L\/Vila%20Nova%20de%20Milfontes-L.jpg\" alt=\"Vila Nova de Milfontes\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Malh\u00e3o Beach and Franquia Beach<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A section of the Rota Vicentina on foot<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The cliffs of Zambujeira do Mar, a little further south<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where to stay<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sines: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.html?city=-2176834&amp;nflt=review_score%253D90%253Breview_score%253D80&amp;aid=2420176&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">See the top-rated accommodations<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Porto Covo: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.html?city=-2173112&amp;nflt=review_score%253D90%253Breview_score%253D80&amp;aid=2420176&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">See the top-rated accommodations<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vila Nova de Milfontes: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.html?city=-2179629&amp;nflt=review_score%253D90%253Breview_score%253D80&amp;aid=2420176&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">See the top-rated accommodations<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">To Know<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Accommodation options remain limited along this coast: be sure to book in advance during the summer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Avoid the town of Sines itself, which is dominated by its industrial port and refinery<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Allow 3 to 4 days for this region<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<div style=\"background-color:#fefefe;margin-top:6%;margin-bottom:6%\" class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\" style=\"max-width:700px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns inverse is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:58%\">\n<h5 class=\"titre_box\">A LITTLE MORE <span class=\"titre_box_manuscrit\">patience<\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:14px\">All the photos, maps, information and addresses you need to make <strong>your stay in Portugal<\/strong> a success will <strong>soon<\/strong> be available in a single ebook!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:14px\">If you would like to be informed when our <strong>guide to 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Coimbra and the Central Region<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Located between Porto and Lisbon, the Central Region is home to both Europe\u2019s oldest university and the colorful canals of Aveiro, nicknamed the \u201cVenice of Portugal.\u201d<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Coimbra, the university town<\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Portugal\/Extra\/i-r2hf9np\/0\/Kh4TgzsmsTQJBZdRvs8nNQvh6p4vS7hGHP3QjjHFg\/L\/Coimbra-L.jpg\" alt=\"View of Coimbra\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Coimbra stretches along the banks of the Mondego River and is home to one of Europe&#8217;s oldest universities, founded in the 13th century. The Joanina Library, with its gilded woodwork guarded by a colony of protective bats, is a place like no other. The hillside old town invites you to climb up to the S\u00e9 Velha, the country\u2019s oldest Romanesque cathedral, and an evening of Coimbra fado\u2014more academic than that of Lisbon\u2014is the perfect way to round out the visit.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Portugal\/Extra\/i-VN83h9N\/0\/KqKfm7FXN3ZPFSrqtK8VPjwbZtQR3dLsw553ZBcVH\/L\/Coimbra_university-L.jpg\" alt=\"University of Coimbra\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The view from the bridge<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The University of Coimbra  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>the Joanina Library<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>La S\u00e9 Velha and the Botanical Garden<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Aveiro and Costa Nova, the Venice of Portugal<\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Portugal\/Centro\/Aveiro\/Boat-Tour\/i-4qsfFbq\/0\/NRdfTWdrWFNzVwk4DxvkdCHHp7gfHvSSVGmLNCbCr\/L\/Lagoon_Aveiro_Portugal_-2-L.jpg\" alt=\"Aveiro and its moliceiro boats\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Aveiro owes its nickname to its canals, crisscrossed by moliceiros\u2014flat-bottomed boats once used to harvest seaweed. A Moliceiro boat ride along the colorful Art Nouveau facades is a classic experience, as is sampling Ovos Moles, a local pastry made with egg yolk wrapped in a thin wafer-like dough.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Portugal\/Centro\/Aveiro\/Costa-Nova\/i-K879Lxc\/0\/MzNHQL6Qm5fHd8ddRVkh3z8HQJjPRRTt3hN3XDK6w\/L\/Costa-Nova-65-L.jpg\" alt=\"The Striped Houses of Costa Nova\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The famous striped haystacks of Costa Nova<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Just 15 minutes away, Costa Nova is instantly recognizable by its *palheiros*\u2014old wooden fishermen\u2019s huts painted with red, blue, or yellow stripes\u2014which were once visible from the often misty lagoon. Jos\u00e9 Est\u00eav\u00e3o Avenue, followed by a boardwalk, leads to the Atlantic beach and its dunes.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Portugal\/Centro\/Aveiro\/Praia-cossa-nova\/i-qjg5DtF\/0\/KcXqM8fNkpKkH6pWdHqLZ5JNQNz7mJMjWpc5DrqLk\/L\/Aveiro_Beach_Portugal_-40-L.jpg\" alt=\"Costa Nova Beach\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A Moliceiro Boat Ride on the Canals of Aveiro<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Striped Haystacks of Costa Nova<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other Attractions in the Region<\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Portugal\/Centro\/Penela\/i-KZJk4xk\/0\/MBhbQttfLn9bMFXjNrQDLg5RqqqNSPWwD5cnx3nSx\/L\/Village_Penela_Portugal-11-L.jpg\" alt=\"Penela Castle\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>About 20 kilometers from Coimbra, Penela is dominated by an 11th- and 12th-century fortified castle built on a limestone outcrop, offering a panoramic view of the Serra da Lous\u00e3 from the keep.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Roman ruins of Conimbriga, featuring mosaics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Lousa Mountains with the ruins of a hidden castle<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bussaco Palace and Park<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Portugal\/Centro\/Conimbriga-Ruins\/i-ZTBpNsr\/1\/NRrzpRzPBVLwT2vGTGf2Jd3VbMjQcPHQB7V6ZSrSv\/L\/Conimbriga_Ruins_Portugal-20-L.jpg\" alt=\"Roman ruins of Conimbriga\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where to stay<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Coimbra: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.html?city=-2163275&amp;nflt=review_score%253D90%253Breview_score%253D80&amp;aid=2420176&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">See the top-rated accommodations<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Aveiro: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.html?city=-2158957&amp;nflt=review_score%253D90%253Breview_score%253D80&amp;aid=2420176&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">See the top-rated accommodations<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Portugal\/Centro\/Aveiro\/Hotel\/i-hdVmQdH\/0\/Lxp6kc2k2ccts98WfDrMvBXMXsT3cgcrvMnWTDFmS\/L\/IMG_0105-L.jpg\" alt=\"Breakfast at our hotel in Aveiro\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">To Know<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Aveiro and Coimbra are well connected to Porto and Lisbon by train, which is convenient if you&#8217;re traveling without a car<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Aveiro and Costa Nova are two separate towns that are not within walking distance of each other<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Allow 3 days for this region<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">10. Castelo Branco and the Natural Parks of Central-Eastern Portugal<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Located near the Spanish border, this region\u2014comprising Beira Baixa and northern Alentejo\u2014is the least touristy on our list\u2014and that\u2019s precisely what makes it so appealing, with its villages built literally into the rock.<br\/>The main city is Castelo Branco, but the region&#8217;s main attraction lies in its villages, so that&#8217;s what we&#8217;ll be showcasing.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Monsanto, the most Portuguese village in Portugal<\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Portugal\/Centro\/Monsanto\/i-2DKvZLH\/1\/Ltw5WpKFxkMJ5JttCDgX3ZmBLj42KN6DQKvPGrvvH\/L\/Village_Monsanto_Portugal_IMG_9989-L.jpg\" alt=\"Stone houses nestled among the rocks in Monsanto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Known as the &#8220;most Portuguese village in Portugal&#8221; since 1938, Monsanto sits on a granite hill where the houses are literally built between, under, and sometimes inside enormous granite boulders, which serve as walls or roofs. The result is unique in the country: you never know whether you&#8217;re looking at a house or a rock. The ruins of the medieval castle, accessible via a steep trail, reward visitors for the climb with one of the most beautiful views in the region\u2014perfect for watching the sunset.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Portugal\/Centro\/Monsanto\/i-fcBrx3p\/1\/KKGFcHzjTCF964ChztD9cPWS38z7XBXMFvSmLk8fP\/L\/Village_Monsanto_Portugal_Portugal_IMG_3911-L.jpg\" alt=\"View of the valley from Monsanto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The ruins of Monsanto Castle and its ramparts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The houses that blend into the rocks, particularly around Rua Fernando Namora<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Marv\u00e3o, the Eagle&#8217;s Nest<\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Portugal\/Alentejo\/Marvao\/External-views\/i-qdnktZg\/0\/KTxhjMHwmzcW5Rwbkn3fcn8fj476Zp8Lhq5gXNZrd\/L\/Marvao_Portugal_IMG_3970-L.jpg\" alt=\"Fortified Village of Marv&#xE3;o\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Perched at an elevation of 860 meters on a granite spur, very close to the Spanish border, Marv\u00e3o looks out toward Spain from its crenellated ramparts. The writer Jos\u00e9 Saramago said that you could see the whole world from this village\u2014a view not to be missed at the end of the day.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Portugal\/Alentejo\/Marvao\/Wall\/i-n2JdsxD\/0\/KJrNXT7Stz9NbwSGjFtGCWStvfQvgrgwsGGtZsV4V\/L\/Marvao_Portugal_IMG_4090-L.jpg\" alt=\"Marv&#xE3;o City Walls\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where to stay<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Castelo Branco: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.html?city=-2162526&amp;nflt=review_score%253D90%253Breview_score%253D80&amp;aid=2420176&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">See the top-rated accommodations<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Monsento: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.html?city=-2169626&amp;nflt=review_score%253D90%253Breview_score%253D80&amp;aid=2420176&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">View the top-rated accommodations<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Marvao: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.html?city=-2168862&amp;nflt=review_score%253D90%253Breview_score%253D80&amp;aid=2420176&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">See the top-rated accommodations<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Portugal\/Alentejo\/Marvao\/Castelo-de-Marvao\/i-wqXkvw6\/0\/NMS24vdNjtCNHsspSCRmkD8gSKtdDfrhM5zQDv468\/L\/Marvao_Castle_Portugal_IMG_4005-L.jpg\" alt=\"Sunset in Marvao\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">To Know<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>There are no train stations or regular bus service to the villages: a car is the only practical way to get there<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wear sturdy shoes\u2014the alleys are steep, and the path to the castle is rocky.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Allow 2 to 3 days for this region, which is often combined with a visit to the nearby Serra da Estrela<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">And if you have more time&#8230;<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These four destinations are a bit outside our top 10 regions, but they definitely deserve a spot on a longer itinerary.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Braga and Peneda-Ger\u00eas<\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Portugal\/Norte\/Bom-Jesus\/i-RxSJDM3\/1\/K4CvwkhcVcZX8bTzzbKRpd5vpkskNpsZ2jhd8q4Nt\/L\/Braga_Bom_Jesus_Porto_IMG_9753-L.jpg\" alt=\"Bom Jesus do Monte Sanctuary in Braga\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Braga, often referred to as the religious capital of Portugal, is best known for the Bom Jesus do Monte Sanctuary and its 577 Baroque steps, which visitors can also descend by funicular.  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.html?city=-2160205&amp;nflt=review_score%253D90%253Breview_score%253D80&amp;aid=2420176&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">See the top-rated accommodations in Braga<\/a><\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Portugal\/Norte\/Penada-Geres\/Lindoso-Castle\/i-xRLFKVh\/0\/NJnStZBgbZmJzm4XvPpbD7npLSKSbqvtj77PTxtsP\/L\/Castle_Lindoso_Portugal_IMG_2650-L.jpg\" alt=\"Lindoso Castle and Its Espigueiros\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Just 45 minutes away, in Peneda-Ger\u00eas National Park, the village of Lindoso features a medieval castle and more than 60 espigueiros\u2014granaries built on granite stilts that were used to protect the harvests.<br\/><\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Manteigas and the Serra da Estrela<\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Portugal\/Centro\/Serra-da-Estrela\/Senhora-da-Boa-Estrela\/i-7tsM6gW\/0\/LRqK9jfHhZ5VHs8HL6JMBbHj5BPTNHd2Rqj4zjhz6\/L\/Senhora_Da_Boa_Estrela_Portugal_-3550-L.jpg\" alt=\"Serra da Estrela\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The highest point in mainland Portugal at 1,993 m, the Serra da Estrela is home to the Vodafone ski resort (the only one in the country) and, most notably, the Z\u00eazere glacial valley, carved 20,000 years ago into a distinctive \u201cU\u201d shape\u2014one of the largest glacial valleys in Europe. The village of Manteigas, right in the heart of the region, is the ideal starting point for the Rota do Glaciar, a 17-kilometer trail that climbs up to the Torre.  <\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Portugal\/Centro\/Serra-da-Estrela\/Manteigas\/i-vJLZKV6\/0\/KVRwXGsZK5VV5QXcdSmVSdMbvWFtPB6FSrmVxQDGX\/L\/Manteigas_Serra_de_Estrela_Portugal_IMG_3387-L.jpg\" alt=\"Manteigas\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Manteigas<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not far away, the village of Linhares da Beira, situated on a plateau in the Serra, is home to a castle offering sweeping views, while Pi\u00f3d\u00e3o\u2014built on terraces of schist with blue-painted doors\u2014remains the only historic village in the region without a castle, its isolated location serving as a natural defense.  <\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Portugal\/Centro\/Serra-da-Estrela\/Zezere-valley\/i-54FxzvH\/0\/LGB2CH3LpbtgWpSB4tNt83hrSMTFnHdkxN52ZvbCH\/L\/Zezere_Valley_Serra_de_Estrela_IMG_9915-L.jpg\" alt=\"Z&#xE9;z&#xE8;re Valley\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Z\u00e9z\u00e8re Valley<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Z\u00eazere Glacial Valley and the Rota do Glaciar from Manteigas<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>La Torre, the highest point in mainland Portugal (1,993 m)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The villages of Linhares da Beira and Pi\u00f3d\u00e3o<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Madeira (an archipelago a 1.5-hour flight from Lisbon)<\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Madeira\/2j-Miradouro-de-Sao-Cristovao-Boaventura\/i-WCRrTD7\/2\/CFDcdrgSFhKmsMSvKPr7hF8Qs73ctJJxJvK9TjZbH\/L\/miradouro_Sao_Cristovao_Boaventura_Madeira-7130756-L.jpg\" alt=\"Cliffs of Madeira\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">About a 1.5-hour flight from Lisbon, the island of Madeira is part of Portugal as an autonomous region, but its subtropical climate and volcanic landscapes are nothing like those of the mainland.  <br\/>Funchal, the capital, charms visitors with its covered market, the Mercado dos Lavradores, and its tropical gardens overlooking the ocean. Just a few kilometers away, the small port of C\u00e2mara de Lobos, with its colorful fishing boats, was one of Winston Churchill&#8217;s favorite places to paint from the waterfront.<br\/>Check out all of Madeira&#8217;s attractions on <a href=\"https:\/\/madeiralovers.com\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">our website dedicated to the archipelago<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Madeira-Lovers\/Camara-de-Lobos\/Town\/i-V7vhL8x\/0\/FP83CtxgHnGHsc4nkxVwBSsNfJkkPRS8RHVPJWzKS\/L\/camara_dos_Lobos_Madeira-7173018-L.jpg\" alt=\"C&#xE2;mara de Lobos, Madeira\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Azores (an archipelago a 2.5-hour flight from Lisbon)<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Comprising nine volcanic islands divided into three geographical groups, the Azores archipelago is located about a 2.5-hour flight from Lisbon, in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean. Ponta Delgada, on the island of S\u00e3o Miguel\u2014the largest of the islands\u2014is the classic starting point, with its volcanic lakes, hot springs, and the Terra Nostra Park in Furnas, where visitors can bathe in a pool of iron-rich water at 38\u00b0C. Terceira, with its UNESCO-listed town of Angra do Hero\u00edsmo, and Pico, dominated by Portugal\u2019s highest peak (the stratovolcano Ponta do Pico, at 2,351 m), are the perfect additions to a multi-island tour.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box gb-block-container\" style=\"margin-top:8%;margin-bottom:8%\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\" style=\"max-width:700px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box_titre gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<h5 class=\"titre_box\">PLAN YOUR TRIP TO <span class=\"titre_box_manuscrit\">Portugal<\/span><\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide hr-box-planif\" style=\"background-color:#ccd3dd;color:#ccd3dd\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns box_sans_border is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"font-size:14px;flex-basis:60%\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Best of<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ul_box wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/portugallovers.com\/en\/where-to-go-portugal-most-beautiful-destinations\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"8165\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best destinations<\/a><br\/>Best attractions in Portugal  <br\/>The most beautiful landscapes  <br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/portugallovers.com\/en\/best-cities-towns-in-portugal\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"8009\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Most Beautiful Cities  <\/a><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/portugallovers.com\/en\/most-beautiful-villages-in-portugal\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"8080\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Most beautiful villages<\/a><br\/>Portugal&#8217;s Most Beautiful Beaches<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top planif-radius is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large img-portrait\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Portugal\/Lisboa\/Belem\/Monasterio-dos-Jeronimos\/i-hCsGSKg\/1\/KTfCqGRmPfSVTvCPzZbgVKmZrL9RMZ3QMQd9RKVZ7\/S\/Jeronimos_Monastery_Lisbon_Portugal_IMG_6861-S.jpg\" alt=\"Monasterio de Jeronimos\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide hr-box-planif\" style=\"background-color:#ccd3dd;color:#ccd3dd\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns box_sans_border is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Practical advice<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:14px\">When to go?  <br\/>How to rent a car in Portugal<br\/>Driving tips<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top planif-radius is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large img-portrait\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Portugal\/Sintra-Cascais\/Cascais\/Praia-Rainha\/i-Phxww7t\/0\/KMzwHrqCdtFQHWVKfVkpWTjmSJhDQFH76tdXzsjvJ\/S\/portugal-cascais-praia-rainha-S.jpg\" alt=\"Praia Rainha\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide hr-box-planif\" style=\"background-color:#ccd3dd;color:#ccd3dd\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns box_sans_border is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The must-dos<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/portugallovers.com\/en\/best-things-to-do-lisbon-visit\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"1055\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Attractions in Lisbon<\/a><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/portugallovers.com\/en\/best-things-to-do-sintra-visit\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"756\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Attractions in Sintra<\/a><br\/><a data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"234\" href=\"https:\/\/portugallovers.com\/en\/best-things-to-do-algarve-visit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best attractions in the Algarve<\/a><br\/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top planif-radius is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large img-portrait\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Portugal\/Sintra-Cascais\/Sintra\/Pena-Palace\/i-chGqrWP\/1\/Kphq5X89Wb9gf9zJDPXX8sMbtthCbBn7SqXnxD6Fs\/M\/Pena_Palace_Sintra_Portugal_IMG_0181-M.jpg\" alt=\"Pena Palace\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box_auteur_voyage gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large img_auteur_voyage\"><a href=\"https:\/\/portugallovers.com\/en\/claire-robinson\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Madeira-Lovers\/Portraits-equipe\/i-WCb99j5\/0\/2d0b98a0\/L\/regionlovers-3-L.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"titre_auteur_voyage\"><span>SHE MADE THE TRIP AND WROTE THE ARTICLE \n<\/span><span class=\"titre_box_manuscrit\">Claire<\/span><\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Wondering where to go in Portugal?Nestled between the Atlantic, the inland mountains, and the golden plains of the Alentejo, the country is full of very different landscapes. It&#8217;s hard to choose when you only have a few days or even a few weeks ahead of you.Here is our selection of the 10 must-see destinations\u2014which can [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":8216,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[111],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-8262","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-best-of-portugal-en","entry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.1 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Where to go in Portugal: 10 most beautiful destinations!<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"The 10 Most 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