Highlights of Portugal
Follow the hoof prints of Portugal’s Roman-era equestrians on one of the country’s legendary Lusitano thoroughbreds, soak up the sun at any of the Algarve’s breath-taking beaches, take a tasting tour of Vila Nova de Gaia’s famous port wine cellars, experience unforgettable performances at one of Lisbon’s long-standing fado music clubs; explore Peneda-Gerês National Park’s rural villages, towering mountains and ancient landmarks; see where the Mediterranean Sea meets the Atlantic Ocean at Cabo de São Vicente, Europe’s southernmost point, gaze down upon Lisbon’s skyline from the Castle of St George’s Torre de Ulisses periscope or the ramparts which have guarded the tallest of Lisbon’s seven hills for centuries, and try deep sea fishing along the 500 miles of Portugal’s extensive coastline.