What to visit?

Lisbon

The beautiful capital of Portugal, located along the Tagus river, has many interesting sights. Visit the S. Jorge castle, get lost in the narrow charming streets of Alfama, have a drink in Bairro Alto, go shopping in Chiado and Avenida da Liberdade, and enjoy the green gardens along the river in Belém. 

Outside of Lisbon one can also visit Cascais, a beach town with great atmosphere or Sintra, a charming hilly city surrounded by nature with the gorgeous Pena Palace sitting on top of the hill. 

Eat: Pastéis de Belém, the best pastries you have ever tried, made only in the oldest factory of pastéis in Portugal, located in Belém.

Read more here:
https://www.visitlisboa.com/
http://www.visitcascais.com/
http://www.sintra-portugal.com/index.html

Porto

The second largest Portuguese city is located at the Douro's river mouth, and is connected to Vila Nova de Gaia, the city on the other side of the river, by 5 bridges. Porto is a magical city with a medieval centre and many points of interest spread on its hills. Don't miss Estação de São Bento (a gorgeous train station), Aliados, the D. Luis bridge and the lively Santa Catarina street. Go across the river to Gaia to visit the Port wine caves, and learn about the making of the famous dessert wine, finishing it off with a wine tasting (usually included in the ticket).

Eat: Francesinha, Porto's speciality, a sandwich made of several layers of meat, sausages and ham, deep in sauce and covered in cheese. You will feel like you deserve it after walking the hills of Porto.

Read more here:

http://visitportoandnorth.travel/

http://www.visitporto.travel/Visitar/Paginas/default.aspx

Douro Valley

The Douro Valley, in the North of Portugal, goes from the city of Porto to the eastern border of the country. It is home to the Port wine production and has a unique scenery sculpted by the hilly vineyards and the Douro river. 

Peso da Régua is a medium sized city located in the heart of the Douro Valley. It is surrounded by wine estates, where one can visit and enjoy wine tastings. 

Pinhão is a charming little town, at about 30 Km from Régua (30min. by train). It is located by the Douro river at the bottom of very steep hills where grapes are grown. Don't miss it!

Read more here:
http://www.dourovalley.eu/en/
https://www.visitportugal.com/en/content/douro-valley


*All photos by Johan