8 Best Places to Visit in Portugal – Divas Sojourn
Portugal is a beautiful country with a scenic coastline, hilltop villages, natural beauty, charming cities, and lovely people. There are unlimited things to do, from amazing places to see to delicious food options to various experiences.
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Portugal has so much to offer, be it a short trip or an extended vacation. Let us look at the 8 best places to visit in Portugal.
1) Castles in Sintra
Sintra castle is one of Portugal’s best places due to its beauty and preservation. The palaces here are like fairy tales palaces with colorful and high castles.
Also, visit the Sintra Cascais national park, elegant castles, gardens, and the colorful town. You can have a day trip to Sintra from Lisbon.
2) Beautiful Streets of Lisbon
Lisbon streets are truly magical. Colorful houses, trams, and hillside streets make the place look vibrant. Wander on the streets and admire the houses, historical buildings, and azulejos tiles during the daytime. In night simply sit and relax under the stars by the riverside. Play your favorite music and enjoy the atmosphere and vibe.
Visit Belem tower and try the famous custard tarts here.
3) Rock Houses in Monsanto Village
Monsanto village is pretty unique due to its rock houses and hilltop view. Climb up the stunning valley and witness the different ways the entire town is built.
The cottages are made using stone embraced between massive boulders. The houses have cute little colorful doors along with ladders.
The valley looks peaceful at night, and the sky is full of stars, making it an unforgettable experience.
4) Algarve Beaches
The coastline of the Algarve is stunning. It attracts many tourists due to the beautiful huge yellow limestone cliffs and caves along the coastline.
The beaches here are famous for surfing and other water sports among travelers.
The road trip on the coastline is spectacular and considered one of Portugal’s best road trips. And the coastal road and sunset views are stupendous. Also, there are many spots to camp on the drive.
5) Douro Valley
Douro Valley has changed the meaning of road trips altogether. With high vantage points, snaking roads, and colorful deep valley makes, the drive on this road is magical. The valley was also voted as the “best road to drive.”
The region is also famous for Portugal wines. There are many beautiful wine estates in the valley. And you can stay in the traditional Portugal farmhouses for the night.
6) Dom Luis Bridge
The Porto bridge is the icon of Portugal. Dom Luis bridge is a massive steel bridge and, till a few years back, was considered the largest arch-shaped bridge in the world. The bridge is a wonder with two levels. The higher lever is for the metro, while the lower level is for cars to pass by. The unique feature is that pedestrians are allowed to walk on both levels. Therefore, many people prefer to walk down due to the beautiful views of the city on both sides.
7) Gothic Cathedral of Evora
The cathedral of Evora is a historical treasure, and you must visit this place during your Portugal trip. It looks like a beautiful castle due to its turret-style towers and grey stones. The interiors of the cathedral are glorious.
The staircase of the cathedral takes you to the roof terrace, where you can witness breathtaking views of the city.
8) Enchanting Village of Obidos
Obidos village in Portugal is considered one of the most beautiful villages in the country. It is also popularly called the town of queens by locals due to its narrow streets, white and yellow houses, and purple flowers.
You can see the Portuguese culture, where people simply sit on their terraces and enjoy the sunset and food.
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