Lisbon is the capital of Portugal and also known as the city of seven hills. As this city has so much to offer for all sorts of travellers, we think it popularity will grow rapidly in the next couple of years. Lisbon is a unique city that delights tourists from all over the world and is a city to be visited with plenty of time. In addition to the many historic monuments, one must stroll around its picturesque neighborhoods of Moorish origin, such as Alfama or Mouraria, to see how people live in this area of the city. Other places not to be missed are Castelo de São Jorge, Belém, Bairro Alto, Chiado, Baixa, and Rossio and the Lisbon Coach Museum with beautiful golden “posh” coaches from the 17th centurary.
Climb up one of Lisbon’s iconic buildings, Arco da Rua Augusta,  for a unique view of the city. Open to the public, the Arch leaves Lisbon at your feet, literally.

Top 10 of historical buildings: Castelo de São Jorge, Torre de Belém, Elevador de Santa Justa,  Cristo Rei, Palácio Nacional da Ajuda, Mosteiro dos Jerónimos, Praça do Comércio (huge square), Padrão dos Descobrimentos, Igreja de São Roque (16th century church)  and Ponte 25 de Abril bridge.

Top 10 of activities and experiences: a ride on tram number 28, Eating Pastel Nata in the traditional home of the cake, the night life of Bairro Alto and Cais do Sodré, Oceanário de Lisboa, relax on Carcavelos Beach, The Calouste Gulbenkian museum, Feira de Ladra market, The Time Out Market, The artisan hub of LxFactory, a performance of Fado and a river cruise across the Rio Tejo.

Shopping If shopping is your thing, a visit to Embaixada is a must! Embaixada is located in Ribeiro da Cunha Palace, an iconic building in the trendy neighbourhood of Príncipe Real. This XIX century new-Arabian Palace was turned into an innovative shopping gallery that hosts a series of national brands and artists focused on Portuguese design, craftsmanship, fashion, gastronomy and culture. The result is a meeting point of people and experiences https://www.embaixadalx.pt/
Our second tip for shopping in Lisbon is LxFactory, located in Alcantara neighbourhood, 16 min. walk from the bridge Pante 25 de Abril. Colourful designer stores, foodcourts, organic beauty products and more.

Today you can discover the historic towns of Cascais and Sintra. Cascais lies 30 km to the West of Lisbon along the coast and Sintra 17 km North of Cascais, so you can start with Cascais and drive a loop via Sintra back to Lisbon. Both historical cities are bordering Parc Natural Sintra – Cascais. If you have purchased this route for on your smartphone, you can download the “Discover Sintra Map” onto your smartphone.
In the evening, perhaps enjoy a traditional Portuguese dinner amidst the heart-wrenching, haunting sounds of the fado. The best places to listen to fado in Lisbon, Clube de Fado, Senhor Vinho, Parreirinha de Alfama, Tasca do Chico, Bela vinhos e petiscos, A Baiuca, Mesa de Frades.

Wine, dolphins and flamingos! The Wine Route of the Setúbal Peninsula lies south of the Tagus river and adjacent the mountain range Serra da Arrábida. You can hike in Parque Natural park and the Reserva Natural do Estuário do Sado nature reserve, where you can spot dolphins!
From Setúbal you can book a dophin tour or flamingo (season October – March) boat tour. The beautiful small beaches of Sesimbra or Portinho da Arrábida north of the Sado River contrast with the long sandy beaches of the Península de Troia peninsula on the southern shore.

Setúbal, the main city of this region, has a historic center that you should definitely visit on foot. In Palmela and Vila Nogueira de Azeitão, the capitals of this route, you will find wine cellars and wine farms to visit. The muscat wine Moscatel de Setúbal, one of the most famous wines from Portugal, also comes from this region.
Leave Lisbon via A2 over de Ponte 25 Abril and drive to Azeitão. We can recommend a wine tour at the wine cellar of José Maria de Fonseca, which is over 200 years old. Another beautiful wine estate lies 2 km further on the N10: Quinta de Bacalhôa. The estate is a former palace and over 800 years old.
We can recommend lunch in Sesimbra town and afterwards visit the monastery from the 16th century, Convento de Santa Maria da Arrábida, on the coast by driving  into Parc Natural da Arrábida. Continue this scenic route until you reach Setúbal.

Go where the locals go! Have you ever wondered what the Atlantic Coast of Portugal looks like?  In the south-west of Portugal you will find the most beautiful beaches of the Iberian Peninsula. Steep cliffs lead to wide, deserted beaches. Small rivers from the inland run through this beautiful nature area with many special plant and bird species.
Since the travel time is only 2 hours to your next destination, we recommend a stop in Melides. This town won the Reader’s Choice Award 2021 of the  magazine Condé Nast Traveller.  Melides is home to a thriving creative community. Famous designers like Christian Louboutin and Philippe Starck have houses here. Other well known artist that have a house here are artist Anselm Kiefer, painter Jason Martin and Belgian architect Vincent Van Duysen.
https://www.cntraveller.com/article/melides-portugal

Carry on to the South, besides local tourists, you will find many surfers here. The most popular beach for both beginners and experts is Praia Arrifana.  Find more information about the most beautiful beaches of Costa Vicentina here. This part of Portugal is also very popular with hikers. There are several beautiful walking routes along the rugged coast of Costa Vicentina. The 11-day route is called the Historical Way, has a length of 229 km and runs from Santiago de Cacém to Cabo de São Vicente. The shorter Fisherman’s Trail of 4 days runs from Porto Covo to the picturesque town of Odeceixe. Enjoy the beaches and go to sleep early so that you can make a beautiful hike of 22 kms (7 hours) in the early morning!

Welcome in Faro, the fascinating capital of Algarve! Faro is lying on the coast, overlooking the shallow lagoons of the protected Ria Formosa Natural Park. The Marina of Faro consists of narrow waterways, filled with colourful fishing boats and sailing yachts. The Romans called it Ossonoba, their legacy is viseable, the greatest historical monuments date from the 16th and 17th centuries and are clustered together within the walls of the Old Town.
Stroll down its picturesque streets walking through the Arco da Vila that gives access to the old town, perhaps visit the Faro Municipal Museum and learn about the seafaring history of this city in a 5 long time exhibitions that present the origins of Faro from the Roman time until the present day. Enjoy a cocktail in the famous Columbus cocktail & wine bar on Praça Dom Francisco Gomes, Nº 13 , or a live Fado session at the Faro Municipal Museum on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.

Today you can walk through the city of Faro and visit Cidade Velha (the old town). Start at the Arco da Vila this building is Moorish in origin. Cobbled pedestrian streets lead to Largo da Sé, a cathedral built on the site of an Arab mosque, consecrated in the late 13th century. Largo da Sé shows features of different eras, Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque. On the same square you find Paço Episcopal, the bishops’ palace and bit further you find the Museu Municipal . From here you can overlook Parque Natural da Ria Formosa. Enjoy this historical neighborhood with cafés and a number of restaurants where you can watch the world go by.
In the afternoon you can explore the iconic coast of the Algarve, start at Sagres on the most westerly point and make your way back to Faro via the former capital of the Algarve Lagos  where you can visit the museum about the first slave market.  Next stop is  Silves, a town that was the cultural centre in the 12th century and home to islamic philosophers, geographers and writers. Visit the Castelo de Silves, built by the Arabs, with its magnificent view over the surroundings. In the summer monthes the castle hosts concerts and a medieval fair in August. Silves is known for its lively market.

Most Portugal enthousiast mention Tavira as their favorite holiday destination on the Algarve Coast. Tavira lies on the Gilao River, North of the Parque Natural da Ria Formosa with the beautiful sandy beaches of Ilha de Tavira.  Tavira’s origin dates back to the late Bronze Age (1000 BC). The Moorish occupation of Tavira between the 8th and 13th centuries left its mark on the agriculture, architecture and culture of the area. Visit the fascinating towns in the area Cabanas, Olhão and Vila de Real de Santo António. Golf enthousiasts will like the https://www.golfeclubetavira.com/.
To visit: Castello de Tavira (beautiful view), Ponte da Roman, Praça da República, Gardim de Alcoa Plaza, the houses of the Fishermans Quarters, Camera Obscura, Cais das Quatro Áquas quay, Igreja da Misericordia, Mercado Municipal, Jardim Público de Tavira.
To do: sunbathing at Praia de Tavira, or the deserted beaches of Praia da Trerra Estreita, cycling the Ecovia do Litoral to Cacela Velha, kayak or boat tour at the Parc Natural de Ria Formosa, enjoy the village of Cabanas,

Most Portugal enthousiast mention Tavira as their favorite holiday destination on the Algarve Coast. Tavira lies on the Gilao River, North of the Parque Natural da Ria Formosa with the beautiful sandy beaches of Ilha de Tavira.  Tavira’s origin dates back to the late Bronze Age (1000 BC). The Moorish occupation of Tavira between the 8th and 13th centuries left its mark on the agriculture, architecture and culture of the area. Visit the fascinating towns in the area Cabanas, Olhão and Vila de Real de Santo António. Golf enthousiasts will like the https://www.golfeclubetavira.com/.
To visit: Castello de Tavira (beautiful view), Ponte da Roman, Praça da República, Gardim de Alcoa Plaza, the houses of the Fishermans Quarters, Camera Obscura, Cais das Quatro Áquas quay, Igreja da Misericordia, Mercado Municipal, Jardim Público de Tavira.
To do: sunbathing at Praia de Tavira, or the deserted beaches of Praia da Trerra Estreita, cycling the Ecovia do Litoral to Cacela Velha, kayak or boat tour at the Parc Natural de Ria Formosa, enjoy the village of Cabanas,

After breakfast you continue exploring the beautiful region of Alentejo. Today you can drive to the charming villages of Serpa and Aljustrel, settled in the beautiful landscape created by the river Guadians. The landscape of Serpa is stunning, not only because of beautiful architecture and historic walls in the historic centre, but also on the magnificent, extensive plain and the rose-covered hills around the village.
Serpa historic city centre hides monuments worthy to visit, such as Gothic-style Mother Churches, Nossa Senhora da Saúde or Misericórdia, as well as archaeological and ethnographic museums. Third oldest Tower clock is located here.
Encourage yourself to try some of the local dishes, lamb stew, açorda, grains with garlic and laurel, and traditional sweets such as gila puffs and curd cheese, delight everyone´s senses. Drive to another roman village, Aljustrel and en-route admire the tranquil landscape, green valleys and rocky hills that surrounds this hidden roman gem of Alentejo region.

Your destination of today is the Moorish village Moura, named after the Moorish Princess Moura Saluqia. The legend says the story of Saluquia that threw herself from one of the towers of the castle, after she discovered that her lover was killed. Visit the Castle of Moura on your own and explore further the history of this heartbroken story. Further on Convento das Dominicanas, Convento do Carmo and Azeite de Moura (olive oil museum) are worthy site to visit in the city centre, and relaxing cup of coffee in the heart of the city, is an excellent meeting point, with coffee shops, sidewalk cafés and many local shops. Visit  the Mouraria, a typical Arab district and admire the old castle walls in the street Muralha Nova.  If you like to know more about the history of this town and its Muslim past, you can visit the Municipal Museum. The museum is difficult to find as it has been moved (since 2019) to the old Matadouro (slaughter house) of Moura.

Drive up to the picturesque little historical town of Monsaraz to check out the medieval castle and enjoy the jaw dropping view. You will not find cars in Monsaraz, stroll the narrow cobbled streets with the whitewashed houses. Bring a sweater as Monsaraz is 350 meters above sea level, so also a perfect visit for the hotter days. Small shops sell the typical local products. In the immediate vicinity of Monsaraz there are some spectacular megaliths, such as the menhir of Outeiro, which is almost 6 metres high. In Telheiro, about 4 kilometres from Monsaraz you will find the the Cromlech of Xerez, a menhir that was moved to this place when the Alqueva lake was filling up after the dam was built.
If you love to be on the water, we advise you to rent a house boat and cruise Alqueva Lake. This lake is the biggest man-made lake of Europe. The dam was finished in 2002 its reservoir reached the full level, for the first time, in 2010.
You can overnight on a boat, they are suitable for 2 to 12 persons. You can also make a river cruise on a bigger boat. All boats are based in Amieira Marina.  In the this Marina you can rent bicycles (€ 5), canoes (€ 11) stand-up-paddle (€ 15) fishing gear (€ 5), wake boards and more.
With no “light polution’in the area, you will enjoy the starry nights lying on the deck of your house boat.

If it is time to spoil your self we highly recommend to overnight at the wine farm Herdade do Sobroso on the Guadiana River.

Drive to Évora, city commonly known as the book of Portuguese art history. The name came from the Celtic word, Ebora and nowadays it is one of the most romantic cities of Portugal, classified in the UNESCO World Heritage. Templo de Diana (Diana Temple), Catedral da Sé, Capela dos Ossos (Chapel of Bones), are just few sites to visit, on which you will learn why this city was chosen by the Portuguese kings as their residence.

Relax on the beautiful square Praça do Giraldo for drinks and food. The delicious local gastronomy cannot be ignored, as its Migas com carne, leftover bread, soaked in water, garlic, spices and combined with braised pork, is luscious experience for the foodie lovers.

Stroll down the narrow streets of Évora again, and absorb it´s romantic atmosphere. Explore the hidden corners of the city, and enjoy the well tasted sweets and dishes at one of the local restaurant. Get a deeper insight into the local culture by visiting the Museu de Évora and learn why this city is so welcoming and charming throughout the centuries. Geraldus Square is the perfect place to unwind in the afternoon with a glass of Alentejo wines. Enjoy the relaxed atmosphere as the  elderly of the city meet up in the shadow on the square.
Near Evora, 17 km to the west you can explore some of the most important prehistoric monuments of the whole region. These are called Anta Grande do Zambujeiro (a large dolmen), Menir dos Almendres (Almendres Menhir) and Cromeleque dos Almendres (Almendres Cromlech). The latter is the biggest megalithic monument in the Iberian Peninsula. Cromeleque dos Almendres is also one of the oldest in the world, 2000 years older than Stonehenge.

Your next stop is  Parque Natural da Serra da Estrela. Estrela means “star”, the mountain tops in this park rise up to 1,993 meters above sea level and are covered with snow in the winter months.  This is the biggest national park of Portugal, it has a mountain range that consists of granite plateaus, green valleys and shady forests and 25 natural lagoons. The rivers Zêzere and Mondego have carved wide glacier valleys, covered with deep green forests. The straight glacial valley of the Zezere is 13 km long and is the longest glacial valley in Europe. This area is very popular with hikers, you will find several hiking routes of 5 -10 km that start from the villages. The Serra da Estrela  used to be home to bears, wolves and sheep,  in medieval times it was a wool trading post. Today more common fauna to be seen are wall lizards, midwife frogs, otters, genets, badgers, wild cats, water moles and red breasted bullfinches,

The mountains are home to the Serra da Estrela sheepdog, a breed unique to Portugal. You are bound to come across proud locals walking one of these powerful but mild-mannered dogs. The area is also known for the deliciously rich and creamy Serra cheese – arguably Portugal’s finest cheese. Look for it on sale in the stores that serve many a local village.

Over many centuries, the location of Viseu was of significant advantage. Here one finds many traces of Roman occupation.  The Sé Cathedral, located at the highest point in the city, was built on top of Roman ramparts in the 13th century, and Viseu’s oldest monument, the Cava Viriato, is a remnant of an ancient Roman fortress with a watchtower. The Muralha Romana, part of the original 3rd century Roman wall protecting the city, still stands.
Like many Portuguese medieval towns, Viseu’s historic center is made up of a maze of small, narrow streets lined with houses of the former nobles.

Gastronomy, good food and wine are very important in Viseu. Some specialties of this area are roast goat and lamb dishes,  smoked meats and sausages, often used as ingredients for tasty stews. Viseu is the center of the famous Dão (red) wine, Viseu prides itself on its wines, visitors can enjoy wine tastings in the region. Visit the Solar do Vinho do Dão wine center in Viseu to prepare your wine tour.  We can recommend diner in Vissaium Taberna for great local dishes of the

Leave early so you can visit some wineries on the beautiful Douro River. Travellling on the A24, you take the scenic N222 on your right, just before you cross river Douro.  The stretch between Peso da Régua and Pinhão, a village that is all about cultivation of vines, only takes you 30 mins. (one way). Visit the railway station in Pinhão, and admire its ancient tiles dedicated to the art of wine growing.  A must-do is going up the hill to Double Viewpoint De Loivos, for an stunning view over de river and all the vines in the area. Continue to Guimarães.

Guimarães is the former capital of Portugal and the birthplace of its first king Afonso Henriques. The many ancient landmarks are today part of the  UNESCO World Heritage Site. The medieval castle dominates the sky line of the old town.

Adding to the allure are some fabulous museums housed in beautiful convents and monasteries. Sightseeing extends to the city’s outlying districts, where verdant woodland and fun-packed water parks are waiting to be discovered. And not far from Guimarães is one of Portugal’s most impressive archaeological sites and a deserved tourist attraction in its own right, the evocative Citânia de Briteiros.

The following city walk will take you along the most important highlights of Guimarães.
Start in the heart of the city at Largo da Oliveira, where you find the Padrão do Salado and the Collegiate Church of Nossa Senhora da Oliveira, the buildings host the Alberto Sampaio Museum. Pass the city hall, Paços Municipais and cross the Praça de Santiago, now a popular area with restaurants and terraces. In the Middle Ages the starting point for the pilgrims to Santiago de Compostela.  Rua da Santa Maria, links with the upper city, here you find stately mansions. Walk up this street and continue via Largo Martins Sarmento to the  Palace of the Dukes of Bragança (15th century) and the castle (10th century).  Walk back via Largo Martins Sarmento, take a right into R. Augustino de Barbosa and left into Av. Humberto Delgado and continue to Largo do Toural, with its 16th century fountain.  Walk into Rua D. João I (corner Guimaraes Boutique Hotel), which in the Middle Ages was the road to take to Porto. This street boasts old houses with wooden balustrades and 17th century facades.  Go back to the Largo do Toural and enter Rua de Paio Galvão. On your left you will find the neo-Romanesque Martins Sarmento Archaeological Museum. A little further is the old market hall building, which today houses the José de Guimarães International Arts Centre. Visit the Vila Flor Palace and Cultural Centre (650 meter) by walking back to Largo do Toural, pass the fountain into the Largo Bernardo Valentim Moreira de Sá. If you prefer to visit the  Baroque Church of Nossa Senhora da Consolação e dos Santos Passos at the far end of Largo da República do Brasil, you walk from the fountain on Largo Toural to the South, left into Almeda de São Damâso, park on your left, at the end right into Largo da República do Brasil.
For another view of the city you can go up in the cable car ( Teleférico de Guimarães) to Monte da Penha, (Shrine of Lady of Penha)  to enjoy one of the most beautiful panoramas in the north of Portugal.

About 15 km North of Guimaraes you find Citânia de Briteiros. A reconstructed fortress, dating back to 200 BC.
You can visit it on the way to Braga. Braga, formerly know as Bracara Augusta,  is not just another historical town, it is founded more than 2000 ago by Emperor Augustus as it was the administrative seat of the Roman Empire. Braga is therefore nicknamed “The Rome of Portugal”.
The Santuário do Bom Jesus do Monte is located in Tenões, just outside Braga. Climb the 580 stairs and bear in mind that the devoted Catholic people do this on theirs knees during their pilgrimage. Once you have reached the top, you can enjoy one of the best views in Portugal. There is a hydraulic funicular too, Elevador do Bom Jesus, you will find it at the base.

Portugal has several Nature Parks, but only one National Park, Peneda-Gerês. This National Park in the North, bordering Spain, is home to Iberian wolves, boars, wild horses, otters and deer. In the park you will find several granite villages . The most well known one is Castro Laboreiro, with a Roman Bridge, Cava da Velha, 3 km south of the village. Due to the altitude of the park, this area is popular for herding sheep and goats. Cão Castro Laboreiro is a dog breed, that originates from this area.  Stop at Miradouro de Tibo and soak up the most beautiful view of the area. In Soaja you will find 24 restored granite granaries (grain storage) dating back to 1782, some of them are still in  use. When driving from Soajo to Lindoso, you pass by Alto-Lindoso dam, the biggest and most important hydro electric power plant in Portugal. Visit the famous Portela do Homem waterfall, located close to the Spanish border. Park your car at the Spanish  border and walk 800 meters back, in order to be able to make pictures from the water fall. Take the path on the right of the waterfall, walk for a few hundred metres. You arrive at the river, you can swim here away from crowds. See if you can find the ancient Roman road that connects Braga and Astorga (in Spain), it runs on the righthandside of the water fall. Take the Roman, pass by a small wooden bridge and then São Miguel bridge. From this moment onward, you’ll begin to climb to Portela do Homem, where you parked your car.
Visit the healing hot water springs, Termas de Gerês, at Vila do Gerês, here you can rent a boat and visit the lake.  Drive to the south over N308-1, on you way you pass the Cavado River that has some beaches where you can take a swim.  Further to the south you pass Alqueirão Beach and Waterpark de Gerês, also a lovely spot to swim. Kids can enjoy the inflateable water slides in the lake as well as the pontoons.
You can either continue to your hotel or carry on a bit further to visit São Bento da Porta Aberta Sanctuary. From N308-1 over de bridge that cross the Cavado River and right onto the N304 for 3 kms.  This sanctuary was built in 1880 to host the more than 2,5 million pilgrims that visit this place each year.

Today your destination is Porto on the picturesque and spectacular Douro Valley, the winding and terraced region that produces the country’s beloved port wine. Driving through the area you won’t be able to help but pull over to take photos and admire the terraced vineyards as they climb up the mountains surrounding you. Cutting through the heart of the valley is the magical Douro River and it’s the same river that helps to keep everything such vibrant shades of green all year round. Take Porto City Tram linha 1, to discover the city by tram, starting point is by Ponte Dom Luiz 1.

When you descend the steep streets and alleys in Porto you will arrive at the river Douro river. You will see the rabelos,  the traditional boats on which the barrels with  port, were transported. On the sails you see the famous names, like Sandeman, Dow’s and Taylor’s. Cross the bridge to the other bank and you arrive in Vila Nova da Gaia. Here you find all the port cellars; like Kopke (de oldest, since 1638) and other names like Calem, Cockburn, Graham’s and of course Sandeman. In the cool buildings you can enjoy a 30 – 45 mins tour and tastings, for +/- € 15,-. We liked the Calem tour and tasting that comes with “live” fado music.

Have a drink in the afternoon on Cais da Ribeira. Even in winter this is a fun place to hang out, with many cafes, restaurants, souvenir shops, art and street performers. The houses of the Ribeira neighbourhood are colourful and decorated with the famous tiles, azulejos.

Baroque churches and neoclassical buildings dominate the skyline, the many museums display their valuable content that take you back centuries. Porto has a thriving modern arts scene and music venue. Crossing the bridge to Vila Nova de Gaia is a sightseeing highlight. Consider a cruise along the Douro and a ride on the cable car that glides from one end of the quayside to the other. Stroll the Avenida dos Aliados and admire the Estação de São Bento and Praça da Liberdade. If you want to unwind on the nearby beach, Praia de Matosinhos is where the locals hang out and popular with the surf crowd.

Plenty of choices for what to discover today:
Livraria Lello & Irmão is the most famous bookstore of Portugal, read here why.  This store is dating back to 1883 and has awesome staircase and tons of books along the wall. Be early! You need an admission ticket today (next door) and the store opens at 10:00h. Start queuing before 10:00h.
Torre dos Clérigos, visiting this 75-meter-tall, 18th-century granite-hewn rocket, historic structure should be high up on the “things to do” list.
Porto Bridge Climb/ Arrábida Bridge climb the arches of the Arrábida Bridge
Igreja de São Francisco make a tour of the ancient catacombs underneath the church and museum afterwards.
Ponte Dom Luís I The grandiose Dom Luís I bridge is one of the most iconic structures in Portugal. An outstanding view of the bridge can be had from the terrace of the Mosteiro da Serra do Pilar, on the south bank.
Sé (Cathedral) An imposing 12th-century landmark, the cathedral has the appearance of a fortress, such is the forbidding look of its towers and the shadowy complexion of its façade.
Vila Nova de Gaia is the area on the southern side of the river. It’s landscaped quayside is fringed by a long line of stylish restaurants and cafés and departure point for numerous Douro River cruise boats.
Museu Nacional Soares dos Reis (Soares dos Reis National Museum) the “must see museum of Porto”. Fine Portuguese glassware from the 18th and 19th centuries complement rare ceramic pieces that include porcelain from China, and examples of Delftware.
World of Discoveries  interactive museum and theme park, board a boat and follow Vasco da Gama route.
Igreja do Carmo the exterior of this church is a blaze of blue and white azulejos (tiles), and the striking façade is one of the most instantly recognized in the city.
Casa da Música (Music House) Dutch architect Rem Koolhaas designed this building, tours available.
Fundação de Serralves Museu de Arte Contemporânea (Contemporary Art Museum)The museum grants an exciting and unpredictable visitor experience.
Café Majestic relax in this gem of a coffeehouse with a Art  Nouveau façade of curvaceous stonework and undulating motifs, or Foz besides the beaches, Foz (river mouth) is a place of recreation and terraces by the sea, The tram line 1 will take you from the historic center of Porto near Palácio da Bolsa (the Stock Exchange Palace) all the way to a street called Passeio Alegre in Foz.
Centro Português de Fotografia (Portuguese Center of Photography)The Portuguese Center of Photography will appeal to anybody with an understanding of the photographic process.
Avenida dos Aliados “Aliados” is the city’s clamorous commercial hub, lined both sides with shops, stores, boutiques, cafés, and restaurants.

Your are leaving Porto and drive to the Aveiro, “The Venice of Portugal”. This town at sea is full of canals with water from the Ria, hop on one of the long slim boats called moliceiro,  to discover Aveiro. The city supplies free ”bugas”, bicycles, to discover Aveiro and its beautiful Art Nouveau buildings.
Continue to Coimbra, displaying Europe’s greatest and oldest universities and stroll through the ancient streets and squares of Coimbra. Your trip today ends in the pilgrimage centre of Fátima. Here on can rub shoulders with millions of Catholic pilgrims who have journeyed to this pilgrimage site, where three young shepherds famously saw the apparition of the Virgin Mary.

Fátima, where Our Lady appeared to the Three Little Shepherds in 1917, is undoubtedly the most important place of worship in Portugal and one of the most important Marian sanctuaries in the world. Since then pilgrimages to Fátima have been organised mainly on the thirteenth of each month, reaching a peak in May and October. Large crowds then express their faith in a way that leaves no-one, believers or non-believers, unmoved. Devotion to Mary dates back to the founding of Portugal. Many monasteries, chapels, churches and shrines were established, where celebrations and great festivals are held.
https://www.museuolaria.pt/ in Barcelos, pottenbak museum

Today you head back to Lisbon.  Make a stop at the imposing monastery of Batalha – a UNESCO World Heritage site and the best example of late Gothic architecture in Portugal. Your next stop is the fishing village of Nazaré, here after you can make a stop in the medieval walled city of Óbidos with its whitewashed houses and cobblestone roads.
Continue to Lisbon for your last night in Portugal.

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