Portugal contains places such as the stone houses of Monsanto, Almourol Castle on the Tagus River, and Peneda-Gerês National Park. This selection includes medieval villages, coastal trails, historic bookstores, monasteries and natural areas. From the Azores to the Algarve, visitors find volcanic craters, fortresses, thermal springs and geological formations.
Monsanto, Portugal
Stone buildings integrate between large granite blocks on a mountain. The houses use natural rock formations as walls and roofs.
Vila Nova da Barquinha, Portugal
The medieval fortress stands on an island in the Tagus River. Tall stone walls and defensive towers reflect in the water.
Minho, Portugal
The park encompasses mountains, forests and lakes. Wolves, eagles and wild horses live here in their natural environment.
Sabugal, Portugal
The medieval stone buildings and streets remain in original condition. A castle tower rises above granite rocks on the hill.
Alentejo, Portugal
Marked hiking paths totaling 450 kilometers traverse the Alentejo Natural Park along the Atlantic coast.
Porto, Portugal
Historical bookstore from 1906 featuring a red spiral staircase, glass roof and Neo-Gothic wood carvings inside.
Sesimbra, Portugal
Cliff complex with lighthouse, church and fossil traces of Jurassic period dinosaurs.
Sintra, Portugal
20th century palace with underground tunnels, gardens and a 27-meter deep ceremonial well.
Alentejo, Portugal
This medieval village stands at 865 meters above sea level, enclosed by stone walls with views extending to Spain.
Tavira, Portugal
This 11-kilometer sandbar features white sand beaches and clear waters. Access requires a short boat ride from Tavira town.
Azores, Portugal
Two connected lakes within a volcanic crater span 4.5 kilometers. The northern lake appears blue while the southern one shows green.
Sintra, Portugal
Built in 1560, this monastery features cork-lined cells and stone corridors. Its architecture integrates with the granite boulders and forest.
Viana do Castelo, Portugal
The 15th-century convent stands on a hill. Its stone walls and gardens demonstrate the historical value of the building.
Peniche, Portugal
The island group contains a 17th-century fortress. Marine birds nest on the granite cliffs above the Atlantic Ocean.
Madeira, Portugal
The village sits on the coast of Madeira. Fishermen work in the harbor while surfers ride the Atlantic waves.
Aveiro, Portugal
This fishing town displays traditional houses with vertical stripes in various colors. They stand along the Atlantic coast.
Lisbon, Portugal
Located on Graça hill, this observation point provides a 180-degree panoramic view over downtown Lisbon.
Idanha-a-Nova, Portugal
This spa resort has used mineral water for medical treatments since the 19th century and sits 5 kilometers from the Spanish border.
Madeira, Portugal
This coastal settlement at the foot of a 250-meter cliff is accessible only by cable car or boat and contains vineyards.
Lagos, Portugal
This limestone headland contains natural arches and caves formed by water erosion, which can be explored by boat.
Nazaré, Portugal
This underwater geological formation creates waves reaching 30 meters in height due to its 5000-meter depth and particular shape.
Évora, Portugal
This granite dolmen from the Neolithic period stands 6 meters tall, making it one of the largest megalithic monuments in Europe.
Évora, Portugal
This 16th-century chapel contains the bones and skulls of 5000 monks embedded in its walls and supports columns.
Faro, Portugal
This uninhabited barrier island extends for 7 kilometers along Portugal's southern coast with white sand beaches and one restaurant.
Alentejo, Portugal
A town with a well-preserved Jewish Quarter, an imposing castle, and stunning natural springs.
Sintra, Portugal
The westernmost extent of mainland Portugal and continental Europe, known for its rugged scenery.
Sintra, Portugal
A lesser-visited palace in Sintra showcasing eclectic architecture and lush gardens.
Sagres, Portugal
A fortress complex central to Portugal's Age of Discovery, perched atop craggy sea cliffs.
Azores, Portugal
This 5200-meter volcanic tunnel formed by prehistoric lava flows contains typical geological formations.
Azores, Portugal
This thermal spring maintains a water temperature of 25 degrees Celsius and sits in a forest of native plant species.
Madeira, Portugal
The mountain reaches 1862 meters in height and offers observation points across the entire island of Madeira.
Alcobaça, Portugal
The 12th-century monastery shows the architectural evolution from Romanesque to Gothic building styles in Portugal.