Portugal is a country with something for everyone. From historic cities such as Porto and Coimbra to the rich cultural centre that is Lisbon, Portugal is crammed full of museums, monuments and stunning architecture.

If cities aren't your thing then there is stunning countryside a plenty on offer. Perhaps best known are the national park in Geres or the Douro Valley near Porto. For something in the middle try the magical town of Sintra with its hilltop, fairy tail palace and ancient castle.

Holidays in Portugal are usually conjure up pictures of beautiful Algarvian beaches. With the highest amount of sunshine in Europe it is easy to see why the Algarve remains such a popular holiday destination.

Beyond the shores and beaches of Portugal lie the islands of Madeira and the Azores. Both are verdant jewels in the Atlantic ocean with dramatic cliffs and landscapes.

Places to See

For its size Portugal has a fantastic variety of towns and cities worth visiting - and the good part is they aren't too far from each other! There is elegant architecture in Lisbon and rambling 'olde worlde' charm in Porto. Whitewashed villages with a hint of the Moorish in the south and the fairytale castles of Sintra...

Accommodation in Portugal

Portugal's best beaches

Images of Portugal

  • Aljezur
    Aljezur
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  • Ilha Deserta beach - Faro
    Praia da Conchas on the Ilha Deserta
    Animaris CC BY-SA
  • Carrapateira beach
    Carrapateira beach
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  • River Douro View from Ribeira to Arrabida - Porto

The Best Things to Do in Portugal