Top Attractions
Lisbon's Belém Tower and Jerónimos Monastery celebrate the Age of Discovery. Porto's Ribeira district and Livraria Lello charm visitors. Sintra's Pena Palace is a colorful fantasy. The Algarve has dramatic cliffs and golden beaches. Évora preserves Roman and medieval heritage.
Lisbon tram
Porto Ribeira
Pena Palace
Portuguese Cuisine
Portuguese cuisine is underrated. Bacalhau (salt cod) has 365 recipes. Pastéis de nata (custard tarts) are addictive. Fresh seafood is exceptional. Porto's francesinha is a hearty sandwich. Port wine from the Douro Valley is world-famous. Vinho verde is refreshing in summer.
Pastéis de nata
Regions to Explore
The Algarve has Europe's best beaches. The Douro Valley offers wine country beauty. The Alentejo is rural Portugal with cork forests. Madeira is a subtropical island paradise. The Azores offer volcanic landscapes and whale watching. The Silver Coast has surfing and fishing villages.
Algarve coast
Douro Valley
Culture & Traditions
Fado music expresses Portuguese saudade (longing). Azulejos (tiles) decorate buildings beautifully. Football is a national passion. Festivals celebrate saints and harvests. Portuguese are warm and welcoming. The café culture encourages lingering over coffee.
Portuguese tiles
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