Things to do in Portugal
Gentle terrain and balmy conditions make Portugal a pedallers' paradise, whatever your pace.![]()
Pedalling perfection
Portugal offers free-wheeling perfection – diverse landscapes, few steep inclines! The Alentejo mixes fertile plains, shady oak forests and duney beaches, while Sintra's lush undulations are scattered with UNESCO architectural gems demanding picture stops. The Algarve hinterland offers gentle hills and woods dotted with ancient villages like Moorish beauty Silves. You want hills? Hit the Serra da Estrela, where wineries flank the ancient university town Coimbra.
Our Portugal Vacations
Sintra Natural Park accommodation in Portugal
Eco-friendly B&B, in Sintra Natural Park near lovely beaches
From
90 to 120
per room per night
Portugal cycling vacations, self guided
Tranquility cycling vacations
From
665 to 729
8 days
ex flights
Sintra Natural Park retreats & walks in Portugal
Walking, yoga, R&R near beaches, forests, historic sites
From
600 to 1000
7 days
ex flights
Algarve vacation accommodation
Enchanting agrotourism on 6 ha rural estate close to beach
From
55 to 225
per accommodation per night
Madeira walking vacation
Small group walking tour of madeira
From
US $1180 to US $1470
8 days
ex flights
Yoga & relaxation vacation in Portugal
Yoga, massage and mud baths in the Portuguese mountains.
From
960 to 4020
7 days
ex flights
Yoga vacation in Portugal
A stunning Yoga retreat in the Portuguese mountains.
From
960 to 4020
7 days
ex flights
Porto to Lisbon cycling vacation, self guided
Family Cycling Vacations in Portugal | Self-Guided
From
1005 to 2005
8 days
ex flights
Cycling vacation in Portugal, self guided
A leisurely cycling vacation in the Algarve
From
665 to 729
7 days
ex flights
Azores tour, island explorer
Dolphins, whales and explore fiery volcanic islands!
From
£665
7 days
ex flights
Alentejo & Algarve self guided hiking vacation, Portugal
Independent coastal walking vacations in the Alentejo Coast
From
460
8 days
ex flights
Alentejo Coast family activity vacation, Portugal
Family multi-activity week on the Alentejo coast, Portugal
From
£1015 to £1060
8 days
ex flights
Volunteer at a wolf sanctuary in Portugal
Volunteer with wolves at a sanctuary near Lisbon
From
£1248 to £1746
14 days
ex flights
Madrid to Marrakech via Portugal
Experience first-hand Spanish, Portuguese & Moroccan lifestyles
From
US $2795 to US $3160
15 days
ex flights
Alto Alentejo cycling tour in Portugal, self guided
Cycle on the Alentejo backroads of Portugal countryside
From
895 to 1875
8 days
ex flights
Azores whale vacation, Blue Whale bonanza
Come see Blue Whales in the Azores!
From
£760
7 days
ex flights
Algarve self guided cycling tour
Dramatic coastline to picturesque countryside in the Algarve
From
700 to 1095
8 days
ex flights
Small group tour in Portugal
Discover Portugal's idyllic Alentejo Coast
From
US $2179 to US $2349
8 days
ex flights
Alentejo & Algarve self guided biking vacation, Portugal
touring bicycle vacations sw portugal - alentejo and algarve.
From
850 to 950
8 days
ex flights
Walking vacation in Madeira
Walk through the wild and varied scenery of Madeira
From
US $1249 to US $1479
8 days
ex flights
Whale watching in the Azores
Classic whale watching trip in the Azores archipelago
From
£610
7 days
ex flights
Coastal hiking vacation in Portugal
The very best walks from the 125km selection of coastal trails
From
US $1949 to US $2179
8 days
ex flights
Spain and Portugal vacation, historic cities & villages
Visit cosmopolitan cities, quaint villages & rolling hills
From
US $3845 to US $4345
15 days
ex flights
Yoga & surfing vacation in the Algarve, Portugal
Nourish yourself with yoga, surf & deliciously healthy food
From
855
7 days
ex flights
Algarve yoga and surf eco retreat, Portugal
Great eco accommodation in nature reserve close to the beach
From
69 to 119
per accommodation per night (sleeps 2)
Blue whale watching in the Azores, Pico Island
Best time to see Blue Whales in the Azores
From
£890
7 days
ex flights
Atlantic Coast biking vacation in Portugal
Snowshoe in the heart of Italy
From
US $2449 to US $2649
8 days
ex flights
Azores walking vacation, Portugal
Walk to Cete Cidades and the Fire Lakes
From
US $2579 to US $2949
8 days
ex flights
Swimming with wild dolphins in the Azores
Live a dream and swim with wild dolphins
From
£755
7 days
ex flights
Portugal walking tour
Self guided walking tour in Portuguese Schist Villages
From
1060 to 2060
8 days
ex flights
Unforgettable sandscapes
Portugal boasts 1,800km of beach-fringed Atlantic coast. Head west beyond the crowds clinging to the resorts around Faro and the Algarve morphs into secluded white sand bays and eye-catching rock formations culminating in the rugged drama of Cape St Vincent, Europes most southwesterly point. Heading north, the Costa Vicentina enthrals with miles of wild, deserted beaches, while above the shoreline the Fishermen's Trail is the 120km single-track ocean section of the 350km Rota Vicentina, one of Europe's most breathtaking walks. Among Lisbon's Blue Flag beaches (a short ride from the capital) the dune-backed Guincho is a wide golden local legend. Reaching towards Spain's Galician border, the Costa da Prata (Silver Coast) and Costa Verde combine timeless fishing villages with atmospheric waterfront restaurants and surf spots like Peniche and Nazare - where 2013 saw the tallest wave ever surfed come rolling in.
Yoga in Portugal comes with invigorating natural complements.![]()
Gentle bends
Bendy unwinding in Portugal is about drawing in scented forest air and tangy ocean breeze as much as dynamic breathing practice and choosing from Iyengar, Hatha or Pranayama. Add the choice between connecting to ocean power in the surf or communing with hill spirits during mountain river dips. Tap into Portugal's timeless human fabric too - caress Neolithic standing stones, reflect in timeworn monastic retreats. Then slumber beneath magical starlit heavens.
Our top Portugal Vacation
Azores tour, island explorer
Dolphins, whales and explore fiery volcanic islands!
From
£665
7 days
ex flights
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If you'd like to chat about Portugal or need help finding a vacation to suit you we're very happy to help.
Walking in an anytime wonderland
The 2013 opening of the 350km Rota Vicentina gave Portugal one of the world's finest walks. 120km hugs the Atlantic on the Fishermen's Trail, while the Historical Way crosses tranquil wildflower valleys, cork forests and Alentejo uplands still paced by shepherds. This old pilgrims' trail is stamped with history churches, old country houses, time-warp villages where locals delight to chat about their lives and your journey.
Inland from the Algarve beaches, the Serra de Monchique's ancient paths track through orange and almond groves, and woods scented with eucalyptus and arbutus. Long valley views provide ready-made pauses. For geo-drama, the Serra de Estrela constitute Portugal's highest mountains, a north-east national park mixing limestone peaks, mossy waterfalls, granite caves and rippling rivers. In winter, this is also ski country though luxury retreats offer relaxation amid beauty year-round.
More about Portugal
The best time to visit Portugal is spring or autumn, especially for walkers and cyclists.
Porto in the north, Algarve in the south, Lisbon and Sintra-Cascais National Park in between.
Alentejo vacations introduce you to one of Europes last unspoilt landscapes.
For such a small island Madeira boasts a stunning range of landscapes.
Sintra is a fairytale tapestry of ancient castles, palaces and grand estates.
The Azores is a volcanic archipelago thats all about the scenery and cetaceans.
We give Portugal an A for cycling vacations: Algarve, Azores, Alentejo, Atlantic Coast.
Discover the breadth of destinations across Portugal where you can hit the trail.
Learn what to expect from a yoga vacation in Portugal as well as where to stay.
Portugal travel advice starts with a few tidbits from friendly folks we know and trust.
Learn responsible tourism tips and what you can do to travel better in Portugal.
Find all of our Portugal guides conveniently in one place to plan your trip.
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Photo credits: [Page banner: Ian_woodhead1] [Pedalling perfection: Web Summit]
[Unforgettable sandscapes: Samuel Zeller]
[Gentle bends: Vale de Moses, Mirte Ruesen]
[Walking in an anytime wonderland: Diogo Tavares]
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