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Lisbon constructed a fortification along a waterway to defend its riches. Now access the structure from the shore for lovely views. 

Tour some of the country\'s oldest towns and cities, relax on beaches and hike up coastal hills in the region surrounding the capital city of Portugal.

Tour some of the country\'s oldest towns and cities, relax on beaches and hike up coastal hills in the region surrounding the capital city of Portugal.

Visit this dream-like island, home to green jungle, quaint villages, haunting volcanic rock formations and misty mountains.

Bring your camera to photograph this striking beach, which is dotted with large, eye-catching rocks that provide shade and shelter, and harbor several caves. 

See the magnificent rock formation, said to resemble a bear, which gives this beautiful and unspoiled sandy beach its name.

Visit this dream-like island, home to green jungle, quaint villages, haunting volcanic rock formations and misty mountains.

Visit this dream-like island, home to green jungle, quaint villages, haunting volcanic rock formations and misty mountains.

Check out this historic lighthouse, descend the steps to the beach and take a boat tour of the sea stacks and arches.

See rare examples of an ornamental art form that has become synonymous with Portugal in this museum dedicated to azulejo ceramic tiles. 

Tour some of the country\'s oldest towns and cities, relax on beaches and hike up coastal hills in the region surrounding the capital city of Portugal.

The skeletal ruins of this 14th-century church are a testament to the damage and devastation suffer by the city during the 1755 Lisbon earthquake.

See rare examples of an ornamental art form that has become synonymous with Portugal in this museum dedicated to azulejo ceramic tiles. 

Go on a guided tour of a library containing countless tomes, Baroque architecture and an intriguing history entwined with a prison.

Towering over the waterfront, this market is a symbol of Olhão\'s industriousness and agricultural traditions, which are depicted on tile paintings inside the buildings.

See the magnificent rock formation, said to resemble a bear, which gives this beautiful and unspoiled sandy beach its name.

Explore this intriguing fortress and enjoy the excellent views of the harbor and the Atlantic Ocean from the museum’s terrace.

See where monks once worshipped at this beautifully decorated monastery and where Lisbon’s famous custard-filled pastry is said to have been invented. 

Gain insight into the life of Portuguese nobility at this privately owned property, known for its exquisite tile panels and pretty gardens.

Visit this dream-like island, home to green jungle, quaint villages, haunting volcanic rock formations and misty mountains.