Lisbon in Portugal

Cascais, voted European Youth Capital 2018, once a traditional Portuguese fishing town, is located 38 miles west of Lisbon. This glamorous seaside resort’s harbor has a 125-berth marina where swish yachts share space with colorful fishing boats.

intra on the Portuguese Riviera is one of the oldest towns in Portugal, located just a little distance from the capital Lisbon. In 1995, this picturesque retreat was the first European town to be listed as a UNESCO Cultural Landscape site.

Ponta Delgada, the capital of the Azores archipelago, lies on the south coast of the Sao Miguel Island. This scenic town boasts ancient monuments, including the imposing three-arched city gates in the Praça de Gonçalo Velho and the Gothic-style Church of St. Sebastian.

Furnas is located on the eastern side of Sao Miguel Island in Azores, a 45-minute drive from the Ponta Delgada. It is a giant volcanic crater formed by an eruption in the 1600s.

Porto is a delightful city with a laidback vibe, nestled at the mouth of Douro River, which spills into the Atlantic Ocean on Portugal’s western coast.

Enjoy Madeira Island, a gorgeous Portuguese getaway located off the African coast in the Atlantic Ocean. Encompassing a mountainous volcanic archipelago, Madeira is a year-round destination with outdoor adventures and vibrant festivities.

Alentejo is an expansive region where cork oaks, olive groves and vineyards grow, and several historic towns including the colorful Alentejo village, dot the picturesque landscape.

Visit the Douro Valley, the world’s oldest demarcated wine region in northern Portugal. Picture-postcard villages with expansive heritage quintas or heritage houses punctuate the mountainous countryside while winding roads hug the terraced hillslopes and rabelo boats cruise the Douro River.

Faial Island, jutting out of the magnificent Atlantic Ocean, is a part of the Azores archipelago located off the west coast of the Portuguese mainland. Also known as Blue Island after the plentiful hydrangea blooms found here in summer, its secluded coves and pristine beaches offer you a relaxing getaway.