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Portugal
Intriguing, unexpected and dramatically coastal, Portugal is a hand painted timeline of sensory treasures, from cuisine kissed by the sea and abundant gifts from the land to the striking storytelling of an azulejo and soul stirring echoes of saudade. Ready to experience Portugal like never before? We’re here to inspire your next getaway, awaken your inner Lusitanian, and capture the nuances that will make for your most unforgettable experience through the República Portuguesa.
Alentejo
Where golden plains of olive and oak meet rugged herdades, and storybook castles stand guard over sparkling whitewashed villages, the vast sherbet horizon of the Alentejo glows gloriously across a mythical land of stone and vine.
Centro
An ancient land of Lusitanian legend, medieval frontier fortresses, Gothic monasteries and stone villages, the Centro region echoes the history of Portugal from every river valley and mountaintop. With a diversity of landscapes to behold, from the soaring Serra da Estrela range and boutique vineyards of Bairrada and Dão, to the Atlantic lagoon of Aveiro and golden sands of the Costa Nova, Centro is a fascinating glimpse into the heart of Portugal.
Lisbon & Tagus Valley
It is where emerald river valleys meet the teal waters of the Atlantic, medieval windswept villages cling to coastal cliffs and vineyards are kissed by the sea, and where Romantic hilltop towns swirl past idyllic Portuguese Riviera towns toward the spectacular capital splendors of Lisbon, with its Pombaline grandeur, bohemian Bairro Alto charms and ancient soul, the Alfama.
The Norte & Porto
A serpentine of placid aqua, the Douro River winds its way through a majestic landscape of dramatic terraced vineyards, ancient walled hamlets and an emerald countryside of Baroque manor houses, before reaching the jewel tone banks of vibrant Porto.
Best Time of Year to Visit
Cities:
Year Round
Coastal Areas:
Mid-April to Mid-October
Wine Country:
March to November
CLIMATE
Predominantly Atlantic throughout
Continental influence through the interior
Mediterranean in the south
PAIRS WELL WITH
Galicia
Andalucia
Extremadura
Castilla y Leon
SAVOR & SIP
Whether dining on seafood treasures along the Atlantic coast or sampling farm forward fare in the Alentejo, Portugal’s culinary heritage is a tantalizing tale of fabled seafaring and rural tradition. From Alicante Bouschet, Touriga Nacional, Vinho Verde, and Vintage Port, to caldo verde and arroz de marisco, sardinhas assadas and bacalhau, francesinha and bifana, porco preto and queijo de Serra da Estrela, Portuguese cuisine is an artisanal feast honoring hearth and home.
LOCAL SPEAK
“Olha que não há mais metafísica no mundo senão chocolates.”
(“Look, there’s no metaphysics on earth like chocolates.”)
– Fernando Pessoa
FALL IN LOVE WITH
The fanciful palaces of the Serra de Sintra
Soulful saudade of Fado music
Dramatic vineyard terraces & regal wine quintas of the Douro Valley
Bustling tascas o Lisbon’s Bairro Alto
Port wine lodges of Vila Nova de Gaia
Manueline & Pombaline architecture
Sweeping herdades of the Alentejo
Emerald vineyards of the Minho
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