12 Best Places to Visit in Portugal | Travel Guide

Tourism in Portugal has been cruising on a wave of success and despite its popularity it continues to be one of the best value destinations. It has it all—a rich history, innovative art, stunning views and super friendly, laid-back locals. Visiting has also become easier since TAP Portugal, the country’s main airline, has increased their stopover program to five days.

Portugal is a gorgeous country to explore and much more than cork products, gorgeous sea and yummy port that it has become famous for. It’s one country that just seems to draw us back time and time again with shed loads of historic cities, gorgeous National Parks and enough bacalhau to satisfy even the hungriest of tummies.

One of the things we love most about Portugal is how unique each of the places feels. You can literally travel 30 minutes up the road and feel like you’re in a totally different country; it really is very special.

1) Intro - 00:00​
2) Lisbon Portugal - 01:19​
3) Sintra Portugal - 02:33
4) Porto Portugal - 03:41
5) Évora Portugal - 04:52​
6) Óbidos Portugal - 05:53​
7) Tavira Portugal - 07:01​
8) Ria Formosa Portugal - 08:03​
9) Coimbra Portugal - 09:13​
10) Serra da Estrela Portugal - 10:34
11) Elvas Portugal - 11:49​
12) Guimarães Portugal - 13:00​
13) Braga Portugal - 14:15
14) Outro - 15:23

Portugal is a fascinating and varied country, with vibrant cities, glorious beaches and wonderful climate. Geographically, Portugal may only be small but there is much diversity between it’s landscapes, cultures and peoples

This is a country dominated by the sea both historically and culturally. There are the magnificent seafaring cities of Lisbon and Porto, the lively beach resorts of the Algarve and the traditional fishing towns of the Atlantic coastline.

The interior of Portugal is as equally varied, from the abundant wine-growing region of the Douro through to the arid hills of the Alentejo. Here ancient fortified towns are set within stunning natural scenery, and there are whole regions virtually undiscovered by modern tourism.

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For too many years Portugal was given short shrift by Iberian-bound travelers who focused almost entirely on neighboring Spain.

colorful tiles on a wall in Portugal
A street in Coimbra / photo: Jim Ferri

That began to change dramatically several years ago during Lisbon’s new renaissance. It was a time when scores of upscale hotels and hip new restaurants took root in the city. As a consequence, the capital that was once an afterthought became a star on the European tourist circuit.