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Traverse the battlements of this huge medieval fortress, which sits atop a hill and offers views of the surrounding rice fields that extend for miles.

Set amid the forests of the high Portuguese countryside, the crumbling ruins of this gray stone castle offer commanding views of the surrounding region. 

This exuberant construction, a former royal retreat set high in the hills of Sintra, features a colorful assortment of turreted towers and domes. 

Quinta da Regaleira is a Neo-Manueline Palace is located near the historic centre of Sintra and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The palace is set in the romantic scenery of a fairy-tale verdant garden, with footpaths, grottos, lakes and hidden wells, shrouded with mysterious tales of hidden tunnels and secret societies.

Discover why this sprawling historic building is considered to be one of the most spectacular examples of Gothic architecture in Portugal. 

Enjoy the views from the bell tower and visit the Baroque library in the former prison on the campus of one of Europe’s oldest universities.

This exuberant construction, a former royal retreat set high in the hills of Sintra, features a colorful assortment of turreted towers and domes. 

Framed by bars, galleries and shops, this leafy plaza is a great starting point for exploring the treasures of Albufeira’s historic center. 

Admire the eclectic and eye-catching design of this one-of-a-kind palace, which was built by a wealthy Englishman and mixes Moorish, Gothic and Indian influences. 

This exuberant construction, a former royal retreat set high in the hills of Sintra, features a colorful assortment of turreted towers and domes. 

Learn about pirates, shipwrecks and birdlife on this island capped with a 17th-century fort or go on a diving tour and experience the vivid underwater world.

Discover why this sprawling historic building is considered to be one of the most spectacular examples of Gothic architecture in Portugal. 

Learn about pirates, shipwrecks and birdlife on this island capped with a 17th-century fort or go on a diving tour and experience the vivid underwater world.

Learn about pirates, shipwrecks and birdlife on this island capped with a 17th-century fort or go on a diving tour and experience the vivid underwater world.

Enjoy the views from the bell tower and visit the Baroque library in the former prison on the campus of one of Europe’s oldest universities.

Examine the range of Manueline and Romanesque architecture and inspect the artworks in the final resting place of two kings.

Examine the range of Manueline and Romanesque architecture and inspect the artworks in the final resting place of two kings.

Discover the dramatic history of this 16th-century fortification, which was transformed into a political prison in the Estado Novo period and now houses a museum.

Learn about pirates, shipwrecks and birdlife on this island capped with a 17th-century fort or go on a diving tour and experience the vivid underwater world.

Admire the eclectic and eye-catching design of this one-of-a-kind palace, which was built by a wealthy Englishman and mixes Moorish, Gothic and Indian influences.