Explore in Portugal

Ponta Delgada

Ponta Delgada, capital of the Azores, showcases baroque architecture in black basalt, tropical gardens and an active port on the south coast of São Miguel. An ideal starting point to explore the island.

Peneda-Gerês National Park

Portugal's sole national park, Peneda-Gerês brings together oak forests, waterfalls, granite villages and wild fauna in the country's northwest. A territory of outdoor adventure and heritage to explore over several days.

Parque Natural da Arrábida

Between white cliffs and turquoise sea, Arrábida Natural Park, near Setúbal, brings together wild beaches, a marine reserve and a 16th-century Franciscan convent in a preserved Mediterranean setting.

Torre

Torre

Mainland Portugal's highest peak at 1,993 m, Torre dominates Serra da Estrela: panoramic views, ski resort and mountain products.

Tapada Nacional de Mafra

Tapada Nacional de Mafra

A former 18th-century royal hunting estate classified as UNESCO heritage, Tapada Nacional de Mafra blends royal legacy, wildlife and marked trails 40 km from Lisbon.

Serra da Estrela

Portugal's highest mainland mountain range, a UNESCO Geopark, Serra da Estrela combines granite peaks, glacial valleys, skiing and pastoral villages.

Quinta da Avessada

Wine tourism estate on the Favaios plateau, at 600 m elevation, specializing in Moscatel Galego and Douro wines. Cellar tours, tastings and wine facilities to discover.

Alvão Natural Park

Near Vila Real, Alvão Natural Park protects 7,238 hectares of mountains, waterfalls and traditional villages, including Fisgas de Ermelo, Portugal's highest waterfall.

Prehistoric Rock Art Sites of the Côa Valley

The world's largest open-air rock art site, the Côa Valley brings together thousands of prehistoric engravings across 17 km near Vila Nova de Foz Côa.

Nave Mestra

Nave Mestra

A granite formation in the Serra da Estrela, Nave Mestra combines a dramatic rock fissure, a 1910 house and expansive views over the Zêzere valley.

Museu do Caramulo

Museu do Caramulo

Portugal's first automotive museum, Museu do Caramulo combines 70 historic vehicles and over 500 artworks in a village in Viseu district.

City History Museum

On Rua Direita in Viseu, the Museu de História da Cidade traces 2,500 years of urban history, from pre-Roman origins to the 20th century.

Garganta de Loriga

Garganta de Loriga

Glacial gorge in Serra da Estrela connecting Loriga to Torre (1,993 m) over 12 km rated difficult. Site closed since August 2022 fire: verify access before departure.

Costa Nova

Costa Nova

Coastal village in Aveiro district famous for its colorful striped palheiros, dune-lined beach, and proximity to Farol da Barra lighthouse.

Favaios Bread and Wine Museum

In Favaios, in the Douro Valley, this museum created by locals celebrates two local traditions: four-cornered bread and Moscatel wine.

Burel Factory

Burel Factory

In Manteigas, Burel Factory transforms a traditional wool fabric from Serra da Estrela shepherds into contemporary design objects.