Óbidos

Óbidos

Speaking of castles, how about visiting a city located within castle walls? Charming and picturesque, Óbidos is a great place to bring a camera or smart phone, and will make your Instagram account suddenly more interesting. Expect clusters of white houses framed in...
Sintra

Sintra

The most famous author of children’s fairy tales once lived in a house in the woods. The writer was Hans Christian Andersen, the woods were in Sintra and pleasantly-surprised visitors still stumble across the house while trekking downhill from the city’s many palaces...
Algarve

Algarve

Algarve is the place to go for warm weather, hiking expeditions, trendy beaches, and a trendier social scene. Each of its major cities is worth visiting – including Lagos, Faro and Portimão – and a weekend away may convince anyone that heaven exists on Earth. Tiny...
Lisbon

Lisbon

Don’t expect over-crowded streets or inflated prices in this capital city; it’s one of the most tranquil and affordable capitals in Europe. Navigating Lisbon is very easy, especially on foot, and visitors can anticipate winding, narrow roads and phenomenal lookout...
Porto

Porto

At first glance, Portugal’s second largest city may seem a lot like the capital. Both are characterized by old, colorful buildings sprawled across hilly streets and they sit beside major rivers. Porto, however, is the yin to Lisbon’s yang. Where Lisbon is literally...