Portugal

Country Highlights

• Trace ancient shepherd trails through breathtaking mountain vistas.
• Walk the medieval pathways that have long linked the charming stone villages of Serra de São Mamede Natural Park.
• Explore the spectacular Rota Vicentina along high Atlantic cliffs, stopping to explore fishing villages and to soak your feet in refreshing waters.
• Savor the rustic farm cuisine and succulent fresh seafood that have made Portugal a global culinary destination.

Listen to the Songs of Fate

Fado—Portugal’s mournful musical tradition—evokes nostalgia and longing like few other styles can. Witness performances by solo singers accompanied by classical Portuguese guitar that will offer fascinating insight into the country’s sea-faring soul, with songs invoking lost love, longing for the departed, and inspirational triumph.

Raise a Glass Prepared for Decades

Meander the dimly lit caves of the ancient city of Porto, which store rack after rack of Portugal’s most famous eponymous drink. Partake in one of numerous tasting sessions while relaxing amid the terraced vineyards of local quintas—winery estates.

Explore the Cork Forests

Stroll through the flowering plains of Alentejo in summer, where sun and shadows fall over vast wine estates, olive groves and centuries-old summer homes. Here, the ancient oak forests have produced cork for millennia—one of the world’s oldest renewable, recyclable and biodegradable products.