{"id":4686,"date":"2021-08-06T18:06:56","date_gmt":"2021-08-06T10:06:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/?page_id=4686"},"modified":"2024-08-28T23:17:29","modified_gmt":"2024-08-29T03:17:29","slug":"why-travel-to-portugal","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/why-travel-to-portugal\/","title":{"rendered":"Why travel to Portugal?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1200\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/2GV8vp0Zm0M?autoplay=1&amp;playlist=2GV8vp0Zm0M\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote is-style-default has-border-color has-text-color\" style=\"border-color:#f5f5f5;color:#6d6d6d\"><blockquote><p>Portugal: Hiding an excellent collection of old-world cities, sunny beaches, paradise islands, forested hills, and incredible castles, this is a country that continues to surprise and delight at every turn. Discover Portugal&#8217;s best.<\/p><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"the-most-epic-adventures-are-waiting\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">The most epic adventures are waiting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"640\"  height=\"966\"  data-id=\"4690\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAoAAAAPGAQMAAABJdbmlAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAGNJREFUeNrtwTEBAAAAwqD1T20JT6AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAACAjwExtQABHdbi5AAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\"  alt=\"Explore incredible dive sites around the Azores Islands\"  class=\"wp-image-4690 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/dive-1.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/dive-1.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/dive-1-199x300.jpg 199w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/dive-1-110x166.jpg 110w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/dive-1-200x302.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/dive-1-380x574.jpg 380w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/dive-1-255x385.jpg 255w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/dive-1-300x453.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/dive-1-550x830.jpg 550w\" ><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Explore incredible dive sites around the Azores Islands<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"640\"  height=\"960\"  data-id=\"4694\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAoAAAAPAAQMAAACfLFq4AAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAGJJREFUeNrtwTEBAAAAwqD1T20LL6AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAB4GC\/PAAHaBJtgAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC\"  alt=\"Visit the colorful Pena Palace up in the Sintra Hills\"  class=\"wp-image-4694 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/sintra-castle.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/sintra-castle.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/sintra-castle-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/sintra-castle-110x165.jpg 110w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/sintra-castle-380x570.jpg 380w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/sintra-castle-255x383.jpg 255w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/sintra-castle-300x450.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/sintra-castle-550x825.jpg 550w\" ><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Visit the colorful Pena Palace up in the Sintra Hills<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"754\"  height=\"1000\"  data-id=\"4687\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAvIAAAPoAQMAAACGb4hGAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAHRJREFUeNrtwYEAAAAAw6D5U1\/gCFUBAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAB8A3cPAAF6MzVuAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC\"  alt=\"Fall in love with the beaches along the Algarve coast\"  class=\"wp-image-4687 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"(max-width: 754px) 100vw, 754px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/algarve.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/algarve.jpg 754w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/algarve-226x300.jpg 226w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/algarve-110x146.jpg 110w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/algarve-200x265.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/algarve-380x504.jpg 380w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/algarve-255x338.jpg 255w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/algarve-300x398.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/algarve-550x729.jpg 550w\" ><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Fall in love with the beaches along the Algarve coast<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1000\"  height=\"667\"  data-id=\"4688\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAA+gAAAKbAQMAAABcrDJ8AAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAGhJREFUeNrtwQENAAAAwqD3T20ON6AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAD4NkhZAAElH6lCAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC\"  alt=\"Climb the 16th-century Belem Tower in Lisbon\"  class=\"wp-image-4688 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/belem.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/belem.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/belem-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/belem-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/belem-110x73.jpg 110w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/belem-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/belem-380x253.jpg 380w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/belem-255x170.jpg 255w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/belem-550x367.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/belem-800x534.jpg 800w\" ><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Climb the 16th-century Belem Tower in Lisbon<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1000\"  height=\"643\"  data-id=\"4691\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAA+gAAAKDAQMAAACzKbKKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAGVJREFUeNrtwQENAAAAwqD3T+3sARQAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAADcADyJAAFB2ghuAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC\"  alt=\"Hike the Pico do Arieiro in Madeira for epic mountain views\"  class=\"wp-image-4691 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/pico-do-arieiro-1.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/pico-do-arieiro-1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/pico-do-arieiro-1-300x193.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/pico-do-arieiro-1-768x494.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/pico-do-arieiro-1-110x71.jpg 110w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/pico-do-arieiro-1-200x129.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/pico-do-arieiro-1-380x244.jpg 380w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/pico-do-arieiro-1-255x164.jpg 255w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/pico-do-arieiro-1-550x354.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/pico-do-arieiro-1-800x514.jpg 800w\" ><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Hike the Pico do Arieiro in Madeira for epic mountain views<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"640\"  height=\"467\"  data-id=\"4696\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAoAAAAHTAQMAAACN8TukAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAADxJREFUeNrtwTEBAAAAwqD1T20ND6AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAADg2gCTwwABsbLU\/QAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\"  alt=\"Find the best hidden waterfalls in S\u00e3o Miguel\"  class=\"wp-image-4696 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/waterfalls-1.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/waterfalls-1.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/waterfalls-1-300x219.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/waterfalls-1-110x80.jpg 110w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/waterfalls-1-200x146.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/waterfalls-1-380x277.jpg 380w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/waterfalls-1-255x186.jpg 255w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/waterfalls-1-550x401.jpg 550w\" ><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Find the best hidden waterfalls in S\u00e3o Miguel<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"683\"  height=\"1024\"  data-id=\"4689\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAqsAAAQAAQMAAAD83oKlAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAG1JREFUeNrtwTEBAAAAwqD1T20JT6AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHgaXA8AAaOSslwAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Hop on a boat and discover Ponta Da Piedade\"  class=\"wp-image-4689 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/boat-683x1024.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/boat-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/boat-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/boat-scaled.jpg 1707w\" ><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Hop on a boat and discover Ponta Da Piedade<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"728\"  height=\"1000\"  data-id=\"4692\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAtgAAAPoAQMAAADeEBtfAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAHBJREFUeNrtwTEBAAAAwqD1T20ND6AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAD4NZ28AAacJiHoAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Walk around charming Porto and cross the Dom\u00a0Lu\u00eds\u00a0I\u00a0Bridge\"  class=\"wp-image-4692 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"(max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/porto.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/porto.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/porto-218x300.jpg 218w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/porto-110x151.jpg 110w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/porto-200x275.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/porto-380x522.jpg 380w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/porto-255x350.jpg 255w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/porto-300x412.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/porto-550x755.jpg 550w\" ><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Walk around charming Porto and cross the Dom\u00a0Lu\u00eds\u00a0I\u00a0Bridge<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"640\"  height=\"853\"  data-id=\"4693\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAoAAAANVAQMAAADSh91IAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAFlJREFUeNrtwQENAAAAwqD3T20PBxQAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAABwZQ30AAG1ytrpAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC\"  alt=\"Take a cruise down the scenic Douro River\"  class=\"wp-image-4693 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/river.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/river.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/river-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/river-110x147.jpg 110w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/river-200x267.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/river-380x506.jpg 380w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/river-255x340.jpg 255w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/river-300x400.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/river-550x733.jpg 550w\" ><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Take a cruise down the scenic Douro River<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"640\"  height=\"427\"  data-id=\"4697\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAoAAAAGrAQMAAABqgLQIAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAADhJREFUeNrtwTEBAAAAwqD1T+1tB6AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAADgDIcbAAEnbF1FAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC\"  alt=\"Explore the sprawling vineyards in Douro Valley\"  class=\"wp-image-4697 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/wine-country.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/wine-country.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/wine-country-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/wine-country-110x73.jpg 110w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/wine-country-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/wine-country-380x254.jpg 380w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/wine-country-255x170.jpg 255w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/wine-country-550x367.jpg 550w\" ><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Explore the sprawling vineyards in the Douro Valley<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"640\"  height=\"380\"  data-id=\"4695\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAoAAAAF8AQMAAABlu5ifAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAADVJREFUeNrtwTEBAAAAwqD1T20JT6AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAICnAXg8AAEPSObKAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC\"  alt=\"Surf the biggest waves in the world at Nazare\"  class=\"wp-image-4695 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/surf.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/surf.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/surf-300x178.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/surf-110x65.jpg 110w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/surf-200x119.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/surf-380x226.jpg 380w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/surf-255x151.jpg 255w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/surf-550x327.jpg 550w\" ><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Surf the biggest waves in the world at Nazare<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"640\"  height=\"426\"  data-id=\"4698\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAoAAAAGqAQMAAACh3GetAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAADhJREFUeNrtwQENAAAAwqD3T20ON6AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAD4NobKAAFhB0TLAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC\"  alt=\"Step into centuries-old historical castles\"  class=\"wp-image-4698 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/castles.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/castles.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/castles-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/castles-110x73.jpg 110w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/castles-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/castles-380x253.jpg 380w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/castles-255x170.jpg 255w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/castles-550x366.jpg 550w\" ><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Step into centuries-old historical castles<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"when-to-visit-portugal\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">When to visit Portugal<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The weather in Portugal varies across the different regions and, of course, the country also experiences the changing of seasons. Generally, the south enjoys the most amount of sunshine and the least amount of rainfall, but on the whole, all of Portugal has its fair share of clear days. Temperatures can range from a sizzling <strong>30\u00b0C&nbsp;in summer<\/strong> to a crisp <strong>16\u00b0C in winter<\/strong> in the daytime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1024\"  height=\"683\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,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\"  alt=\"Why travel to Portugal?\"  class=\"wp-image-4702 size-full pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/weather-1-1-1024x683.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/weather-1-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/weather-1-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/weather-1-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/weather-1-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/weather-1-1-110x73.jpg 110w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/weather-1-1-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/weather-1-1-380x253.jpg 380w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/weather-1-1-255x170.jpg 255w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/weather-1-1-550x367.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/weather-1-1-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/weather-1-1-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/weather-1-1.jpg 1920w\" ><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Spring<\/strong> is a great time to visit Portugal. From <strong>March to May<\/strong>, the <strong>hills pop with colorful flowers<\/strong> and the weather starts to warm up. Consider hitting <strong>the beach<\/strong> in May <strong>before the summer crowd gets in<\/strong>. Expect great sunshine and temperatures around 22\u02daC on the Algarve coast.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Travelers <strong>flock to the coast<\/strong> in the summer between <strong>June and August<\/strong>. This is when it gets particularly busy, but <strong>the holiday vibe ramps up spectacularly<\/strong> and you get to join the revelers on the beach. Keep in mind it may be too hot to tackle a lot of sightseeing or lengthy hikes \u2014 for these activities, you can head away from the coast and to more mountainous regions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>June to August<\/strong> also marks the <strong>best time to head to the Azores Islands<\/strong>, as this guarantees conditions that are <strong>calmest and warmest<\/strong>, with the <strong>lowest chance for cloud and rain<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1024\"  height=\"684\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAB4AAAAUCAQMAAADRi3x\/AAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAUJJREFUeNrtwTEBAAAAwqD1T20ND6AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAPgwtx4AATWtPEYAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"\"  class=\"wp-image-4703 size-full pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/weather-2-2-1024x684.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/weather-2-2-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/weather-2-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/weather-2-2-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/weather-2-2-1536x1026.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/weather-2-2-110x73.jpg 110w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/weather-2-2-200x134.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/weather-2-2-380x254.jpg 380w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/weather-2-2-255x170.jpg 255w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/weather-2-2-550x367.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/weather-2-2-800x534.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/weather-2-2-1160x775.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/weather-2-2.jpg 1920w\" ><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>For <strong>city visits, sightseeing, and general outdoor activities<\/strong>, the autumn months between <strong>September and November <\/strong>make a delightful period, with <strong>tamer temperatures<\/strong> that reach 23\u02daC in the Algarve region and Lisbon.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Similarly, <strong>Porto and the north are splendid in autumn<\/strong> \u2014 the annual <strong>grape harvest<\/strong> takes place between <strong>September and October<\/strong> and it\u2019s a great time to <strong>tour the Douro region\u2019s vineyards and wine estates<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Visiting <strong>central Portugal<\/strong>? The crisp sunshine during the winter months from <strong>December to February<\/strong> makes it an appealing time to go. Outside of central Portugal, you can still enjoy mild weather in the south, but may want to avoid the north as it gets pretty cold, especially in the mountains where snow is likely to fall.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"estimated-flight-prices-from-popular-cities\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Estimated flight prices from popular cities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-travelpayouts-shortcodes ticss-e4f15c1a\"><script src=\"\/\/tp.media\/content?promo_id=4044&amp;shmarker=340249&amp;campaign_id=100&amp;target_host=search.jetradar.com&amp;locale=en_us&amp;currency=usd&amp;limit=10&amp;powered_by=false&amp;destination=LIS\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"highlights-of-portugal\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Highlights of Portugal<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#lisbon\">Lisbon<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#porto\">Porto<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#the-algarve\">The Algarve<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#azores-islands\">Azores Islands<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#madeira-islands\">Madeira Islands<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"lisbon\">Lisbon<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-image-fill is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/andreas-brucker-X87yB-jvYHw-unsplash-1024x683.jpg);background-position:50% 50%\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1024\"  height=\"683\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,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\"  alt=\"Lisbon, Portugal\"  class=\"wp-image-6914 size-full pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/andreas-brucker-X87yB-jvYHw-unsplash-1024x683.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/andreas-brucker-X87yB-jvYHw-unsplash-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/andreas-brucker-X87yB-jvYHw-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/andreas-brucker-X87yB-jvYHw-unsplash-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/andreas-brucker-X87yB-jvYHw-unsplash-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/andreas-brucker-X87yB-jvYHw-unsplash-110x73.jpg 110w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/andreas-brucker-X87yB-jvYHw-unsplash-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/andreas-brucker-X87yB-jvYHw-unsplash-380x253.jpg 380w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/andreas-brucker-X87yB-jvYHw-unsplash-255x170.jpg 255w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/andreas-brucker-X87yB-jvYHw-unsplash-550x367.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/andreas-brucker-X87yB-jvYHw-unsplash-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/andreas-brucker-X87yB-jvYHw-unsplash-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/andreas-brucker-X87yB-jvYHw-unsplash.jpg 1920w\" ><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>Weave your way through the atmospheric streets of Lisbon and you\u2019ll discover why Europe\u2019s second-oldest city exudes plenty of alluring character. Originally named Allis Ubbo by the Phoenicians, this was a city that saw many rulers, from the Romans to the Moors to European crusaders. The Great Lisbon earthquake in 1755 brought much of the city to its knees, bringing with it a tsunami and destructive fires. As a result, much of the city&#8217;s architecture can be clearly identified as being pre- or post-quake. Today, Portugal\u2019s capital still exhibits the calling cards of its centuries-gone dynasts, from the Moorish <strong>Castelo de S\u00e3o Jorge <\/strong>to the 16th-century Baroque <strong>Church of S\u00e3o Roque<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s nothing more immersive than soaking in the city\u2019s history through its architecture and old neighborhoods. Wander the charming labyrinth-like streets of <strong>Alfama<\/strong>, lined with cafes and shops selling traditional crafts, before hopping on the <strong>Route 28 <\/strong>tram for a wonderfully scenic journey through many of Lisbon\u2019s historic streets. Sitting near the mouth of the River Tagus, the iconic <strong>Tower of Bel\u00e9m<\/strong> is one of the city\u2019s most remarkable landmarks that must not be missed. And if you\u2019re interested in a day trip out of town, venture to nearby <strong>Sintra<\/strong>, situated in the pine-covered hills of the Serra de Sintra, famous for being a longtime royal sanctuary.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-3 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"640\"  height=\"427\"  data-id=\"6916\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAoAAAAGrAQMAAABqgLQIAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAADhJREFUeNrtwTEBAAAAwqD1T+1tB6AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAADgDIcbAAEnbF1FAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC\"  alt=\"Lisbon, Portugal\"  class=\"wp-image-6916 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/joao-reguengos-2hqX-HU4LXw-unsplash.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/joao-reguengos-2hqX-HU4LXw-unsplash.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/joao-reguengos-2hqX-HU4LXw-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/joao-reguengos-2hqX-HU4LXw-unsplash-110x73.jpg 110w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/joao-reguengos-2hqX-HU4LXw-unsplash-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/joao-reguengos-2hqX-HU4LXw-unsplash-380x254.jpg 380w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/joao-reguengos-2hqX-HU4LXw-unsplash-255x170.jpg 255w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/joao-reguengos-2hqX-HU4LXw-unsplash-550x367.jpg 550w\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"640\"  height=\"480\"  data-id=\"6917\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAoAAAAHgAQMAAAAPH06nAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAD1JREFUeNrtwQENAAAAwqD3T20ON6AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA4M8Al+AAAUvMG0oAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Lisbon, Portugal\"  class=\"wp-image-6917 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/liam-mckay-VHWyqXsWHg0-unsplash.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/liam-mckay-VHWyqXsWHg0-unsplash.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/liam-mckay-VHWyqXsWHg0-unsplash-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/liam-mckay-VHWyqXsWHg0-unsplash-110x83.jpg 110w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/liam-mckay-VHWyqXsWHg0-unsplash-200x150.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/liam-mckay-VHWyqXsWHg0-unsplash-380x285.jpg 380w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/liam-mckay-VHWyqXsWHg0-unsplash-255x191.jpg 255w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/liam-mckay-VHWyqXsWHg0-unsplash-550x413.jpg 550w\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"640\"  height=\"427\"  data-id=\"6915\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAoAAAAGrAQMAAABqgLQIAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAADhJREFUeNrtwTEBAAAAwqD1T+1tB6AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAADgDIcbAAEnbF1FAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC\"  alt=\"Lisbon, Portugal\"  class=\"wp-image-6915 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/andre-lergier-anrBiSm4iFQ-unsplash.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/andre-lergier-anrBiSm4iFQ-unsplash.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/andre-lergier-anrBiSm4iFQ-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/andre-lergier-anrBiSm4iFQ-unsplash-110x73.jpg 110w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/andre-lergier-anrBiSm4iFQ-unsplash-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/andre-lergier-anrBiSm4iFQ-unsplash-380x254.jpg 380w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/andre-lergier-anrBiSm4iFQ-unsplash-255x170.jpg 255w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/andre-lergier-anrBiSm4iFQ-unsplash-550x367.jpg 550w\" ><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"porto\">Porto<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-image-fill is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/nick-karvounis-7xiADv3VZ0k-unsplash-1024x683.jpg);background-position:50% 50%\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1024\"  height=\"683\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,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\"  alt=\"Porto, Portugal\"  class=\"wp-image-6923 size-full pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/nick-karvounis-7xiADv3VZ0k-unsplash-1024x683.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/nick-karvounis-7xiADv3VZ0k-unsplash-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/nick-karvounis-7xiADv3VZ0k-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/nick-karvounis-7xiADv3VZ0k-unsplash-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/nick-karvounis-7xiADv3VZ0k-unsplash-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/nick-karvounis-7xiADv3VZ0k-unsplash-110x73.jpg 110w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/nick-karvounis-7xiADv3VZ0k-unsplash-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/nick-karvounis-7xiADv3VZ0k-unsplash-380x253.jpg 380w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/nick-karvounis-7xiADv3VZ0k-unsplash-255x170.jpg 255w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/nick-karvounis-7xiADv3VZ0k-unsplash-550x367.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/nick-karvounis-7xiADv3VZ0k-unsplash-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/nick-karvounis-7xiADv3VZ0k-unsplash-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/nick-karvounis-7xiADv3VZ0k-unsplash.jpg 1920w\" ><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>The second-largest city in Portugal is a beautiful and culturally-rich feast for the senses, famous for two very special things: the Douro River and port wine. Built on the steep riverbank, Porto forever captivates visitors with its maze of narrow cobbled streets that hide a collection of gorgeous plazas, historic churches, and colorful medieval houses. A walking tour of the city is a must \u2014 wander through the UNESCO Heritage-listed district of <strong>Ribeira<\/strong> to discover a district dotted with small eateries and bars dishing up classic Portuguese fare, then step into the beautiful <strong>S\u00e3o Bento Train Station<\/strong> and marvel at its captivating blue azuelo tile-adorned vestibule. For bookworms and bibliophiles, the lavish <strong>Lello Bookstore<\/strong> will no doubt enthrall \u2014 it is one of the oldest and most beautiful bookstores in the world, and rumored to have inspired J.K. Rowling and her Harry Potter books.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cross the river via the dominating <strong>Dom Luis I bridge<\/strong> to the <strong>Vila Nova de Gaia<\/strong> district and discover a great number of port cellars that offer tastings and tours. For a change of scenery, escape the city on a Douro River cruise for an intoxicating view of the bustling city from the water. And, of course, if you want to venture a little further, head out to the lush <strong>Douro Valley<\/strong> to where the vineyards sprawl across undulating hills; it\u2019s the perfect place to sample the delicious wines of the Alto Douro.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-3 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"640\"  height=\"427\"  data-id=\"6924\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAoAAAAGrAQMAAABqgLQIAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAADhJREFUeNrtwTEBAAAAwqD1T+1tB6AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAADgDIcbAAEnbF1FAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC\"  alt=\"Porto, Portugal\"  class=\"wp-image-6924 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/dominik-kuhn-M-RKrN7pgwo-unsplash.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/dominik-kuhn-M-RKrN7pgwo-unsplash.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/dominik-kuhn-M-RKrN7pgwo-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/dominik-kuhn-M-RKrN7pgwo-unsplash-110x73.jpg 110w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/dominik-kuhn-M-RKrN7pgwo-unsplash-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/dominik-kuhn-M-RKrN7pgwo-unsplash-380x254.jpg 380w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/dominik-kuhn-M-RKrN7pgwo-unsplash-255x170.jpg 255w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/dominik-kuhn-M-RKrN7pgwo-unsplash-550x367.jpg 550w\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1024\"  height=\"745\"  data-id=\"6922\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAABAAAAALpAQMAAAAXSMawAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAHRJREFUeNrtwTEBAAAAwqD1T20MH6AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAADOBnd4AAEGmGLTAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC\"  alt=\"Porto, Portugal\"  class=\"wp-image-6922 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/l-filipe-c-sousa-gB-IP2wIXlw-unsplash-1-1024x745.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/l-filipe-c-sousa-gB-IP2wIXlw-unsplash-1-1024x745.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/l-filipe-c-sousa-gB-IP2wIXlw-unsplash-1-300x218.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/l-filipe-c-sousa-gB-IP2wIXlw-unsplash-1-768x559.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/l-filipe-c-sousa-gB-IP2wIXlw-unsplash-1-1536x1117.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/l-filipe-c-sousa-gB-IP2wIXlw-unsplash-1-110x80.jpg 110w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/l-filipe-c-sousa-gB-IP2wIXlw-unsplash-1-200x145.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/l-filipe-c-sousa-gB-IP2wIXlw-unsplash-1-380x276.jpg 380w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/l-filipe-c-sousa-gB-IP2wIXlw-unsplash-1-255x186.jpg 255w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/l-filipe-c-sousa-gB-IP2wIXlw-unsplash-1-550x400.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/l-filipe-c-sousa-gB-IP2wIXlw-unsplash-1-800x582.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/l-filipe-c-sousa-gB-IP2wIXlw-unsplash-1-1160x844.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/l-filipe-c-sousa-gB-IP2wIXlw-unsplash-1.jpg 1919w\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"843\"  height=\"523\"  data-id=\"6928\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAA0sAAAILAQMAAAADpZXtAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAExJREFUeNrtwQEBAAAAgiD\/r25IQAEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAJwY2pkAAe4MySAAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Porto, Portugal\"  class=\"wp-image-6928 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"(max-width: 843px) 100vw, 843px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/oksana-z-9hYlkOH7BiM-unsplash-1.jpeg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/oksana-z-9hYlkOH7BiM-unsplash-1.jpeg 843w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/oksana-z-9hYlkOH7BiM-unsplash-1-300x186.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/oksana-z-9hYlkOH7BiM-unsplash-1-768x476.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/oksana-z-9hYlkOH7BiM-unsplash-1-110x68.jpeg 110w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/oksana-z-9hYlkOH7BiM-unsplash-1-200x124.jpeg 200w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/oksana-z-9hYlkOH7BiM-unsplash-1-380x236.jpeg 380w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/oksana-z-9hYlkOH7BiM-unsplash-1-255x158.jpeg 255w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/oksana-z-9hYlkOH7BiM-unsplash-1-550x341.jpeg 550w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/oksana-z-9hYlkOH7BiM-unsplash-1-800x496.jpeg 800w\" ><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"the-algarve\">The Algarve<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-image-fill is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/algarve.jpg);background-position:50% 50%\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"900\"  height=\"601\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAA4QAAAJZAQMAAADLV2k9AAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAFlJREFUeNrtwTEBAAAAwqD1T20ND6AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAD4MguxAAFtVeDgAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC\"  alt=\"Algarve coast\"  class=\"wp-image-6949 size-full pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/algarve.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/algarve.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/algarve-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/algarve-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/algarve-110x73.jpg 110w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/algarve-200x134.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/algarve-380x254.jpg 380w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/algarve-255x170.jpg 255w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/algarve-550x367.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/algarve-800x534.jpg 800w\" ><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>The Algarve encompasses the southernmost coastal area of Portugal, blessed with beautiful golden-sand beaches, incredible scenery, and spectacular vacation vibes all around. With over 200 kilometers of coastline, more than 20 resort towns, and countless small fishing villages to explore, you\u2019ll want to spend much more than a weekend discovering the area. Each town has its own distinct character.&nbsp;Whether you\u2019re a thrill-seeker looking for the best waterparks, a party-goer hunting for buzzing nightlife, or a culture enthusiast itching to step foot into historic towns with a past, the Algarve is a destination that won\u2019t disappoint!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With great weather all throughout the region, you can easily immerse yourself in the perfect environs of Algarve\u2019s four largest resort towns \u2014 Lagos, Albufeira, Praia da Rocha, and Vilamoura \u2014 all of which promise a smorgasbord of activities to keep you busy. <strong>Lagos<\/strong> is a huge favorite, having plenty of Portuguese character and offering a taste of history mixed in with its stellar beach scene, while <strong>Vilamoura<\/strong> takes luxury and sophistication up a notch with its exclusive marina and 5-star hotels. <strong>Albufeira<\/strong> is the most energetic of the resort towns, appealing to the party crowd with its own strip of bars and clubs, and also offering the charm of its historic Old Town. For a more relaxed vacation, consider one of the smaller towns like scenic <strong>Carvoeiro<\/strong> or laid-back <strong>Alvor<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-3 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"640\"  height=\"362\"  data-id=\"6950\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAoAAAAFqAQMAAACwNHkZAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAADNJREFUeNrtwQENAAAAwqD3T20ON6AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA+DByigABZ+FszAAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\"  alt=\"Algarve coast\"  class=\"wp-image-6950 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/dan-gold-_mmd-LgBPrs-unsplash.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/dan-gold-_mmd-LgBPrs-unsplash.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/dan-gold-_mmd-LgBPrs-unsplash-300x170.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/dan-gold-_mmd-LgBPrs-unsplash-110x62.jpg 110w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/dan-gold-_mmd-LgBPrs-unsplash-200x113.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/dan-gold-_mmd-LgBPrs-unsplash-380x215.jpg 380w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/dan-gold-_mmd-LgBPrs-unsplash-255x144.jpg 255w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/dan-gold-_mmd-LgBPrs-unsplash-550x311.jpg 550w\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"640\"  height=\"480\"  data-id=\"6951\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAoAAAAHgAQMAAAAPH06nAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAD1JREFUeNrtwQENAAAAwqD3T20ON6AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA4M8Al+AAAUvMG0oAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Algarve coast\"  class=\"wp-image-6951 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/vini-andrade-jgcgOy1Lmro-unsplash.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/vini-andrade-jgcgOy1Lmro-unsplash.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/vini-andrade-jgcgOy1Lmro-unsplash-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/vini-andrade-jgcgOy1Lmro-unsplash-110x83.jpg 110w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/vini-andrade-jgcgOy1Lmro-unsplash-200x150.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/vini-andrade-jgcgOy1Lmro-unsplash-380x285.jpg 380w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/vini-andrade-jgcgOy1Lmro-unsplash-255x191.jpg 255w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/vini-andrade-jgcgOy1Lmro-unsplash-550x413.jpg 550w\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"640\"  height=\"426\"  data-id=\"6954\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAoAAAAGqAQMAAACh3GetAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAADhJREFUeNrtwQENAAAAwqD3T20ON6AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAD4NobKAAFhB0TLAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC\"  alt=\"Algarve\"  class=\"wp-image-6954 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  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><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"azores-islands\">Azores Islands<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-image-fill is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/ferdinand-stohr-ig8oMCxMOTY-unsplash-1024x768.jpg);background-position:50% 50%\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1024\"  height=\"768\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,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\"  alt=\"The Azores Islands\"  class=\"wp-image-6957 size-full pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/ferdinand-stohr-ig8oMCxMOTY-unsplash-1024x768.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/ferdinand-stohr-ig8oMCxMOTY-unsplash-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/ferdinand-stohr-ig8oMCxMOTY-unsplash-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/ferdinand-stohr-ig8oMCxMOTY-unsplash-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/ferdinand-stohr-ig8oMCxMOTY-unsplash-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/ferdinand-stohr-ig8oMCxMOTY-unsplash-110x83.jpg 110w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/ferdinand-stohr-ig8oMCxMOTY-unsplash-200x150.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/ferdinand-stohr-ig8oMCxMOTY-unsplash-380x285.jpg 380w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/ferdinand-stohr-ig8oMCxMOTY-unsplash-255x191.jpg 255w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/ferdinand-stohr-ig8oMCxMOTY-unsplash-550x413.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/ferdinand-stohr-ig8oMCxMOTY-unsplash-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/ferdinand-stohr-ig8oMCxMOTY-unsplash-1160x870.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/ferdinand-stohr-ig8oMCxMOTY-unsplash.jpg 1920w\" ><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>Perhaps one of the most unique bucket list destinations that offers everything a nature-lover, adventurer, and avid diver could ever dream of, the secretive Azores Islands continue to beckon and captivate. An archipelago of nine major islands surrounded by the blue immensity of the Atlantic Ocean, roughly 1,600 kilometers west of Portugal\u2019s mainland, the Azores is characterized by dramatic landscapes, beautiful hydrangea blooms, green pastures, and rich waters rife with incredible marine creatures. Sitting on the nexus of three tectonic plates, this is a world made lush and fertile by volcanic soil and thermal springs. Here, you\u2019ll find one of the best diving locations in the Atlantic teeming with an incredible kaleidoscope of aquatic life, from majestic mobula rays to fearsome pelagic sharks. The Azores is also one of the world\u2019s best destinations to go whale and dolphin watching, with 28 different cetacean species frequenting the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If island hopping is on the itinerary, be sure to set foot on the largest island, <strong>S\u00e3o Miguel<\/strong>, home to caldera lakes, epic volcanic scenery, and the oldest tea plantation in Europe, the Gorreana Tea Plantation. <strong>Pico<\/strong> is home to the highest mountain in Portugal, standing at 2,351 meters above sea level, and the island is iconic for its black volcanic soil, upon which UNESCO Heritage-listed historical vineyards sit. Southernmost <strong>Santa Maria<\/strong> seduces with beaches of inviting white sand and the sunniest weather of all the islands in the archipelago. Whichever island you choose to visit, you are bound to unearth some of the planet\u2019s most delightful natural gems.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-3 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-5 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"640\"  height=\"426\"  data-id=\"6958\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAoAAAAGqAQMAAACh3GetAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAADhJREFUeNrtwQENAAAAwqD3T20ON6AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAD4NobKAAFhB0TLAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC\"  alt=\"Azores Islands\"  class=\"wp-image-6958 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/damir-babacic-oSWpYjgLuoc-unsplash.jpg\"  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They have consistently been crowned the World\u2019s Best Island Destination by the World Travel Awards, with six consecutive wins between 2015 and 2020. It\u2019s not hard to see why. Known for its namesake wine, delightful subtropical climate, and glorious landscapes, you\u2019ll find the Madeira Islands studded with unique hiking trails that snake along stone irrigation channels, natural pools forged from lava rocks, rugged cliffs rising out of the ocean, and charming beaches to spend your afternoons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The two main inhabited islands are the eponymous <strong>Madeira<\/strong> and <strong>Porto Santo<\/strong>. Nestled in the south of Madeira you\u2019ll find the capital <strong>Funchal<\/strong>, known for its harbor and tightly-packed town that includes a historic area showcasing old Portuguese colonial buildings, including the 16th-century <strong>Gothic Funchal Cathedral<\/strong> and the 17th-century Mannerist-style <strong>Church of Saint John the Evangelist<\/strong>. There is also a cable car that allows you to soak up the views of the ocean and terraced mountainsides. If you\u2019re up for a challenge, Madeira\u2019s many hiking trails offer a great introduction to the island\u2019s stunning topography; the most impressive and famous is the 7.4-kilometer Pico do Arieiro hike, which connects the two highest peaks on the island: <strong>Pico do Arieiro<\/strong> and <strong>Pico Ruivo<\/strong>, both surpassing a height of 1,800 meters. The hike is well worth the effort for its superb mountain views and cloudscapes. Of course, you can also pick from the rest of the generous list \u2014 there are over 450 different trails scattered throughout the island!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-3 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-6 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"640\"  height=\"360\"  data-id=\"7010\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAoAAAAFoAQMAAAD9\/NgSAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAADJJREFUeNrtwQENAAAAwqD3T+3sARQAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAN3HoAAEwzlS7AAAAAElFTkSuQmCC\"  alt=\"Madeira\"  class=\"wp-image-7010 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/alex-meier-_kdKNKFt7tg-unsplash.jpg\"  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Come with us. Join a TourHero to explore Portugal with other avid travelers!<\/p><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">About TourHero<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>TourHero is a social travel platform that enables you to travel with like-minded people and fall in love with the journey. We work closely with handpicked local operators to ensure every experience curated is unique and exclusive to your travel group. 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