Tourism of Portugal Video Podcast

Attracted to the atmosphere of Lisbon's old neighbourhoods? Take a tram ride to various belvederes and admire the magnificent views across the river in various parts of the city.

Start your journey with a visit to the beautiful little church of Almancil, have an excellent seafood lunch at the water's edge, and then marvel at the spectacular sunset from the Cacela Velha viewpoint. A scene to inspire romance.

Explore the historic centre of evora, a World Heritage Town, the military architecture of Elvas or the royal stud of Lusitanian horses in Alter do Chao. Finish your visit for the whole family with the view over the Tagus river from Belver castle.

Why not enjoy a day's holiday inland? If you climb to the highest point in the walled village of Marvao or Castelo de Vide, you'll be rewarded with a magnificent view. Then come down to the banks of the River Tagus and watch the sun set over Belver castle. It's the perfect end to a day of romance.

A 2-day family break in the North of Portugal. A walk in the Peneda-Geres National Park, a trip to the modern football stadium in Braga and a visit to Guimaraes, World Heritage city.

Some of the Algarve's calmest and most picturesque spots await you in the Ria Formosa estuary. The perfect scenario for an unforgettable day out.

Discover the unknown corners of the Algarve. Go up into the hills and explore places of great natural beauty, such as the castle of Loule, Querenca, Paderne or Almancil where old traditions are well kept.

Go birdwatching in Castro Verde, visit Mertola, an authentic open air museum, or take a boat trip in the Alqueva lake. Excellent suggestions for a 2-day family break in the Alentejo.

A suggestion for an ideal family day out in Oporto. A cruise trip down the River Douro in the morning and a visit to Serralves in the afternoon in order to discover the Museum of Contemporary Art and the surrounding gardens.

Flee from day-to-day stress and soak up the magical atmosphere of Madeira. Sit down on an esplanade in Funchal marina, go trekking in the "levadas" zone (irrigation channels) and take a boat ride to Porto Santo. Good suggestions for a personal treat.

Fatima is a world-famous pilgrimage site that receives visitors of all nationalities. Once in the region visit also the Monastery of Alcobaca, a World Heritage Site, and obidos, a precious medieval walled village.

Plan a relaxing day's stroll through Lisbon. Discover the World Heritage monuments in Belem and the Cultural Landscape of Sintra nearby the capital.

Enjoy two romantic days in the Lisbon area. Soak up the sun and sea at an esplanade in Cascais and wander calmly through the exotic parks and palaces of Sintra.

Visit the Ria de Aveiro estuary in the Centre of Portugal, travel to the Bucaco Palace Hotel and its surrounding woodlands and also Coimbra. Spend two days away from it all. A must.

Take the family to see the lowlands where bulls and horses graze. Visit Santarem and Almourol, a castle sitting in the middle of the river Tagus. Or Tomar, home to the Convento de Cristo, a Unesco World Heritage site.