Portugal — Top 10 Highlights

Explore the terraced vineyards of the Douro Valley, tasting aged reds beside misty riverbanks. The salty spray of the Atlantic curls around your shoulders as you step onto Praia da Nazaré. You feel the wind tug at your hair, and the distant roar of waves reminds you that the coast is alive. From there, a winding road leads you into Peneda-Gerês National Park, where ancient stone walls and misty pine groves seem to hold stories of old shepherds. A few hours later, the terraced vineyards of the Douro Valley unfold beneath a golden sun, and you taste the deep, earthy notes of a local red. On a cooler day, you might climb the granite peaks of Serra da Estrela, breathing in crisp mountain air, or stroll along the turquoise cliffs of Arrábida Natural Park, watching sea turtles glide beneath the waves. Even the historic Belém Tower, with its weathered stone, feels like a quiet guardian of time. When you’re ready, let the country’s quiet corners invite you to wander further.