These are the best coastal towns in Portugal, with something for every type of traveler. Portugal's coastline offers an unmatched mix of surf spots, historic villages, and laid-back beach towns that ...

“It’s a place to calm down. To feel the spirit of nature, like the Japanese do,” says Sónia Lage Santiago, the owner of the new, seaside Villa Lage in Portugal’s Ria Formosa natural park, near Tavira.

In the center of Portugal just north of the well-loved Algarve, the Alentejo region remains lesser known but is one of Europe ...

From the famed beaches of the Algarve to the sun-soaked islands of the Azores, Portugal is home to an array of breathtaking shorelines just waiting to be explored. But with so many stunning beaches to ...

When heading abroad, finding a destination with a beautiful beach is top of the holiday checklist for many. A short-haul trip to Europe often involves swimming, sunbathing and watersports. As well as ...

Dreaming of a magical European holiday full of sun and sand? The Balearics, the South of France, and the Amalfi Coast are obvious picks, but have you considered Portugal? The tiny Iberian nation ...

Whether you're looking for towering rock formations, reliable wildlife sightings or just sun, sea and silence, there’s a stretch of Portuguese sand for you. Head south to the Algarve for a smuggler’s ...

Portugal's coastline offers an unmatched mix of surf spots, historic villages, and laid-back beach towns that locals say are full of soul. Ericeira and Nazaré are popular surf spots for travelers who ...