Things To Do
Lisbon
If it’s your first time to Portugal, you have to explore Lisbon! Make sure that you visit Belém Tower, explore Bairro Alto, Chiado and Alfama neighborhoods, and drink and dance the night away in Bairro Alto or Pink Street. Be sure to also check out some of the great restaurants: https://www.eater.com/maps/best-lisbon-portugal-restaurants
Sintra
It’s hard not to fall head-over-heels in love with Sintra. Perched within the Sintra Mountains, this region has some of the prettiest castles in all of Europe. Around 30 minutes from the center of Lisbon, it’s pretty easy to visit for a day trip (or two). Make sure to visit: Pena Palace, Monserrate Palace, Castle of the Moors and the Palace of Sintra. These UNESCO World Heritage Sites are just too beautiful to miss.
Cascais
Cascais is a historic fishing town just down the coast from the city of Lisbon and is the perfect place to chill out. Guincho is close to Cascais and is another location with beautiful beaches. Explore the quaint old town and the dramatic Atlantic coast.
Porto
Porto is a coastal city in northwest Portugal known for its stately bridges and port wine production. In the medieval Ribeira (riverside) district, narrow cobbled streets wind past merchants’ houses and cafes. Visit São Francisco Church, known for its lavish baroque interior with ornate gilded carvings or the palatial 19th-century Palácio de Bolsa.
Faro District
The Algarve, Portugal’s southernmost region, is known for its Atlantic beaches and golf resorts. Whitewashed fishing villages on low cliffs overlooking sandy coves were transformed in the 1960s, and now its central coast between Lagos and Faro is lined with villas, hotels, bars and restaurants.