A Beginner’s Guide to Exploring 7 of Portugal's Most Beautiful Regions

The Mediterranean climate makes the off-season a really good time to travel, as you’ll find everything to be just a little less crowded. But if you’re only able to get to this part of the world in the summer, you’ll still enjoy peace and quiet in the hinterland and less populous islands. And while Porto and Lisbon may be well known travel destinations, the islands and hinterland regions of Portugal offer some of the country’s most stunning landscapes. Ready to start planning a trip? Let’s get started!
Reporter: Alyssa Brown

Lisboa Region
Stay at Santa Clara 1728
Explore Bairro Alto & Alfama
Dine at Prado
Dine at A Cevicheria
Visit MAAT
Dine at Dear Breakfast
Grab Coffee at Hello, Kristof
Dine at Taberna Finalearn more
Stay at The Lumiares Hotel & Spalearn more
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Visit Livraria Lello
Stay at Six Senses Douro Valleylearn more
Ride The Presidential Train
Visit Quinta do Crasto
Stay at ROSA ET AL Townhouselearn more
Dine at EARLYlearn more
Stay at Pensão Favorita
Visit the Dom Luís I Bridge
Alentejo
Stay at Casa Azimute
Dine at Quinta Do Quetzal
Stay at Casas Caiadas
Visit Évora
Stay at Casa no Tempo
Shop & Dine at Mercearia Gadanha
Stay at Paraíso Escondidolearn more
Stay at L'AND Vineyards
Algarve
Stay at Casa Mãe Lagoslearn more
Drink at Quinta Dos Santos
Stay at Casa Luum
Visit the Benagil Caves
Dine at Vila Joya
Go Golfing
Centro de Portugal
See the Umbrella Sky Project
Go on a Windpassenger Hot Air Balloon Ride
Dine at Mesa de Lemos
Stay at Casa de São Lourenço
Stay at Natura Glamping
Drink at Quinta do Encontro
Azores
Stay at Pink House
Shop at Louvre Michaelense
Stay at Santa Barbara Eco-Beach Resort
Visit Chá Gorreana Tea Plantation
Visit Parque Terra Nostra
Stay at White Exclusive Suites & Villas
Madeira
Stay at Belmond Reid’s Palace
Have Afternoon Tea at Belmond Reid’s Palace
Hike Madeira
Dine at Mercearia Dona Mécia
Stay at Quinta da Casa Branca
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