Portugal
Atlantic light, a gentle pace of life, safety and a warm welcome: Portugal appeals as much for holidays as for a new life.
The regions
Lisboa
A lively, luminous capital between the Tagus and the ocean, with Cascais and Sintra close by.
Península de Setúbal
Arrábida, Sesimbra, Fernão Ferro: unspoilt nature, beaches and villages 30 minutes from Lisbon.
Alentejo & Comporta
Wide open spaces, cork oaks, white villages and a wild coast from Melides to the Costa Vicentina.
Algarve
Golden cliffs, over 300 days of sunshine and an international community all year round.
Porto & Norte
Porto, the Douro Valley and its vineyards, the green Minho: authenticity and heritage.
Centro
Coimbra, Óbidos, the Serra da Estrela and the Silver Coast: a quieter, more affordable Portugal.
Must-try food
Bacalhau
Salt cod, cooked a thousand ways — à Brás, com natas, à lagareiro.
Pastel de nata
The crisp custard tart, best eaten warm with cinnamon.
Sardinhas assadas
Grilled sardines, the star of the June street festivals.
Cataplana
Algarve fish and seafood stew, served in its copper pot.
Vinho verde & Porto
Sparkling vinho verde from the Minho and the famous port wine of the Douro.
Our best-kept secrets
Serra da Arrábida
Turquoise coves at the foot of the hills, 40 minutes from Lisbon.
Monsaraz
Hilltop Alentejo village above the Alqueva lake, with exceptional starry skies.
Piódão
A timeless schist village clinging to the mountainside.
Costa Vicentina
A protected wild coastline with hiking trails and unspoilt beaches.