Viana do Castelo
The fortresslike Antigos Paços do Concelho is the old town hall from the 16th century. It sometimes hosts contemporary art exhibitions.
Must-see attractions in Portugal
Sagres
Above the fishing port, all that remains of the tiny 16th-century Fortaleza da Baleeira is an archway and part of the walls.
Cemitério de Pitões das Júnias
Parque Nacional da Peneda-Gerês
Pitões das Júnias' village cemetery serves as a helpful landmark in locating the trailhead for the loop hike.
Viana do Castelo
Rebuilt in 1714, this church is adorned with some fine azulejos (hand-painted tiles).
Lagos
Part of the medieval walls, this archway provides southern access to the old town.
The Azores
The Azores are full of places that stop visitors dead in their tracks and cause a sharp, involuntary intake of breath. But the first glimpse of this…
The Azores
A Unesco World Heritage Site since 1983, the historic centre of Angra do Heroismo on the island of Terceira is an architectural jewel. This once…
The Azores
The highest mountain in Portugal rears out of the Atlantic Ocean to a height of 2,351m. A near-perfect cone, Mt Pico is more than postcard material: an…
The Azores
The underwater volcano that erupted in spectacular fashion off the island of Faial in 1957 afforded scientists a unique opportunity to study a rare…
The Azores
The island of Pico has produced wine since the 15th century, but don’t expect neat rows of vines amid picturesque fields. The vintners here adapted to a…
