Portugal Tourist Attractions

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Near the train station, you find the Cathedral of Porto (Sé do Porto) that was built in the 12th century as a fortress church. The church is characterized by an unusual mix of architectural styles

Like within the Porto Cathedral, gold is as well abundantly used for the elaborated decorations inside the Church of São Francisco. What from outside looks like an ordinary Gothic and Baroque construction, has the most extraordinary church interior; unquestionably one of the most opulent in whole Portugal

Porto held as well endless churches that are decorated with the finest tiles in white and blue, and here and there a touch of yellow, the famous "azulejos". They not only adorn the walls of churches and monasteries but also of simple houses and fountains

Even if you are not taking a train, this beautiful railway station is an absolute attraction. Not only the tiles but also the stained-glass windows and the black and white tiled floors are stunning

Taking the small stairs nearby the Cathedral of Porto, you arrive at the alluring Ribeira district. Ribeira is one of the oldest zones of Porto, made up of medieval streets, narrow alleyways, staircases and scenic spots

You cannot leave Porto without a port wine tasting in Vila Nova de Gaia. This district, also known as Gaia, is home to the terracotta-topped port houses that store most of the world’s supply of Port

If you want to learn more about port wine, then make a day trip to the Douro Valley. An attractive route of 120km (75 miles) along the winding river the Douro, takes you to the lovely villages from Porto to Pinhao and Tabuaço

The Sitio of Nazaré is an old small city high up on a cliff overlooking the stunning Nazaré Beach. To get to the top from the beach, take the funicular from the Eiffel era

One of the neighborhoods in the upper town of Lisbon is the Bairra Alto - which means 'high district'. This area is the entertainment area of the city; here you will find cool restaurants, trendy tapas bars, and many other cozy cafes to enjoy a drink and a lively nightlife

Chiado - situated next to the Bairro Alto district - is a noble shopping area with all kinds of facilities such as famous Portuguese fashion houses, bookstores, as well as theaters, museums, and restaurants. If you like to take a little rest, you should go to the classic coffee house ‘A Brasileira’; that is still frequently visited by the high class of Lisbon to take an afternoon drink

Alfama is the oldest and most famous neighborhood of Lisbon. This charming area is an attraction in itself

The Castelo de São Jorge (Saint George Castle) is located on the highest hill of the city and offers stunning views over the River Tagus and the city. It was build in Lisbon's medieval times

The suburb of Belem (west of downtown) is home to one of the most decorated churches in Portugal, the Jeronimos Monastery. This grand religious building was founded by King Manuel I in celebration of the successful Portuguese voyages around the world

The Natural Park of Sintra-Cascais offers an incredible diversity of landscapes, including dunes, forests, small lakes, and a beautiful rugged coastline with rocky cliffs. Furthermore, it is home to astonishing beaches and the westernmost point of the European continent, Cabo da Roca

Although on an island, Mount Pico is the highest mountain in Portugal. The large volcanic cone of Mount Pico dominates the landscape on the island

The Caldeira crater on top of Mount Cabeço Gordo in the Azores has impressive dimensions, a diameter of 2km and a depth of 500m. From the lookout point on the riff, you have spectacular views of the crater, surrounded by blue hydrangeas, and covered with ferns and mosses

This large freshwater lake is situated in an enormous volcanic crater and famous for its spectacular nature and beautiful sparkling blue and green shade colors. Around the lake, you find many hiking trails with gorgeous views of the breathtaking landscape

The beautiful Lagoa do Fogo (meaning "lagoon of fire") that you find in the center of São Miguel's collapsed volcano is a real natural wonder. Surrounded by small beaches and hiking trails this is a perfect spot for an active or relaxing day out

Near the geyser Caldeiras das Furnas you will find this crater lake. Lagos das Furnas - with a unique green-yellowish color of the water - is situated in a scenic surrounding and is a fantastic location to have a picnic

The North coast of Faial – accessible from Horta via the circle road around the island - offers a range of fantastic panoramic views. Enjoy the beautiful beach Praia do Almoxarife, visit the villages of Pedro Miguel and Praia do Norte and admire the stunning contrasts between the black lava fields and lush green vegetation in Fajã da Praia and Norte Pequeno