There are so many beautiful places to visit in Portugal beyond the main cities. For quite a small country, Portugal packs a punch in the diversity of experiences, landscapes, gastronomic and cultural traditions from region to region.
Lisbon is a great starting point because, as the capital city of Portugal, it is most one of the most important cities. It is also where many people will arrive in the country.
Visit the University and Coimbra’s greatest claim to fame – Biblioteca Joanina. The stunning Baroque style library has made it on the most beautiful libraries in the world list more than once.
Two of the cities most prominent attractions are the Braga Cathedral, the oldest in Portugal. Aside from the incredible gothic interior, the cathedral houses a few intriguing surprises, including the mummified corpse of Archbishop Dom Lourenco Vicente, who died in 1398.
Évora’s most famous attractions within the walled city, aside from the prominent cathedral, are the beautifully preserved Roman Temple and the eerie Capela dos Ossos (Chapel of Bones).
One of the premier resort towns in the western Algarve region – the most southwestern region of the Iberian Penninsula, Lagos is famed for its stunning coast, sea caves and beaches.
Faro’s old town, partially surrounded by the 16th-century Roman walls, is loaded with fantastic historical sites. The 13th-century cathedral boasts a magnificent baroque interior with an impressive display of traditional Azulejos tiles.