{"id":33820,"date":"2024-11-19T13:00:58","date_gmt":"2024-11-19T13:00:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.travelcenter.uk\/?p=33820"},"modified":"2025-02-20T07:08:53","modified_gmt":"2025-02-20T07:08:53","slug":"thing-to-do-in-portugal-and-everything-else-you-need-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/thing-to-do-in-portugal-and-everything-else-you-need-to-know\/","title":{"rendered":"Things to do in Portugal and everything else you need to know!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:17px\">Portugal talks proudly about its extraordinary features, and it&#8217;s time to explore and see what it holds! A grand list of magical sights, rich culture, mouth-watering treats and lastly, some interesting things to do in Portugal are all up for you to discover<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:17px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/holidays-to-portugal\"><strong>Portugal<\/strong><\/a> is amazing, and it&#8217;s your time to see what it holds as an all-rounder experience! See what awaits you as you start exploring the things to do in Portugal!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-black-color has-text-color\" id=\"heading\" ><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>10 unmissable <\/strong>things to do in Portugal<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile is-image-fill-element\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color\">1. <strong>Go canoeing at Furnas Lake<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:17px\">You&#8217;re about to experience something out of the ordinary as you come across the blue and green waters of Furnas Lake. As an added advantage, you will be treated to mud volcanoes and hot springs as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:17px\">Want to explore this magical water-filled landscape? The perfect way appears to be canoeing! Get your cameras out as it gets more and more magical as you go on.<\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.travelcenter.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/lake.jpg\" alt=\"things to do in Portugal - Furnas Lake\" class=\"wp-image-33970 size-full\" style=\"object-position:50% 50%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/lake.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/lake-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/lake-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/lake-480x320.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/lake-280x186.jpg 280w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/lake-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/lake-585x390.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile is-image-fill-element\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.travelcenter.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/braga.jpg\" alt=\"things to do in Portugal - Bom Jesus do Monte\" class=\"wp-image-33966 size-full\" style=\"object-position:50% 50%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/braga.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/braga-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/braga-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/braga-480x320.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/braga-280x186.jpg 280w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/braga-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/braga-585x390.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color\">2. <strong>Tour Bom Jesus do Monte<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:17px\">In Braga, Portugal, there is a church that is said to be the grandest of all religious buildings in the country: Bom Jesus do Monte. This stunning example of architecture sits on a slope among lush woodlands and features a series of staircases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:17px\">Some people even come here just to ride the funicular up to the church!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile is-image-fill-element\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color\">3. <strong>Exploring the Castelo de Guimaraes<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:17px\">If you&#8217;re a fan of castles and history, then this is one you should really check out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:17px\">The castle dates from the 10th century and has been slightly modified over the years. As the birthplace of Portugal&#8217;s first monarch, Castelo de Guimaraes is an important part of Portuguese history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:17px\">You can also view other parts of the castle as they&#8217;ve been left from that time period, and that means you have a lot of exploring to do!<\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.travelcenter.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/castle.jpg\" alt=\"things to do in Portugal - Castelo de Guimaraes\" class=\"wp-image-33968 size-full\" style=\"object-position:50% 50%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/castle.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/castle-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/castle-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/castle-480x320.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/castle-280x186.jpg 280w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/castle-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/castle-585x390.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile is-image-fill-element\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.travelcenter.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/cabo-da.jpg\" alt=\"things to do in Portugal - Cabo Da Roca\" class=\"wp-image-33967 size-full\" style=\"object-position:50% 50%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/cabo-da.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/cabo-da-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/cabo-da-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/cabo-da-480x320.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/cabo-da-280x186.jpg 280w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/cabo-da-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/cabo-da-585x390.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color\">4. <strong>Take a stroll along Cabo Da Roca<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:17px\">Alerting everyone with one of the must-do activities! Jot this down on your list of things to do in Portugal!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:17px\">Cabo da Roca is a coastal walk in Portugal for keen bird watchers and nature lovers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:17px\">It is part of the wider Sintra Cascais Natural Park and is known for its pretty scenery that takes you along the Atlantic Coast so that you pass charming beaches, rugged cliffs, and an elegant lighthouse along the way.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile is-image-fill-element\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color\">5. <strong>Thermal Waters at Vidago Palace<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:17px\">With the sun streaming down, a glass of wine in hand, It gets better as Vidago Palace has its thermal stories to tell.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:17px\">This palace is one of those gorgeous hotels that makes you travel back in time with its stunning beauty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:17px\">The spa is built around the thermal waters that first brought fame to this glorious property. The waters have healing properties and are guaranteed to calm your mind and body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:17px\">Don&#8217;t forget to take advantage of their collagen facial and body treatments.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:17px\">And if you are thinking about the best time to go to Portugal, anytime you have discovered this spot would be perfect!<\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.travelcenter.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/thermal.jpg\" alt=\"things to do in Portugal - Vidago Palace\" class=\"wp-image-33973 size-full\" style=\"object-position:50% 50%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/thermal.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/thermal-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/thermal-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/thermal-480x320.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/thermal-280x186.jpg 280w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/thermal-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/thermal-585x390.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile is-image-fill-element\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.travelcenter.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/district.jpg\" alt=\"things to do in Portugal - Ribeira District\" class=\"wp-image-33974 size-full\" style=\"object-position:50% 50%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/district.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/district-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/district-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/district-480x320.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/district-280x186.jpg 280w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/district-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/district-585x390.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color\">6. <strong>Time to visit the Ribeira District<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:17px\">This is where your journey begins with great Portuguese street food, drinks and nightlife that will bring out your lively self out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:17px\">The area holds charming views of the scenic River Douro, and when you take a stroll to the main road of the Ribeira District, you will come across bars, restaurants, cafes, and pretty monuments like fountains. Looks interesting yet?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:17px\">It doesn&#8217;t matter who you are visiting Porto with; it becomes an answer for all your needs with spectacular dining and nightlife scenes.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile is-image-fill-element\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color\">7. <strong>Get curious at the Benagil sea cave<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:17px\">You&#8217;ve probably seen Instagram pictures of people posting from here and wondered about how magical it looks; well, now, there&#8217;s no need for that!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:17px\">When visiting, add this to your list of things to do in Portugal. In Algarve, you will come across this stunning fishing village that has the answer to all your questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:17px\">Now for the main experience, take a boat trip to the Benagil Caves! This cave gives you the opportunity to swim or kayak around from the shore into mesmerising you with its views from one of the cave&#8217;s natural openings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:17px\">Can you imagine the kind of adventure that awaits you?<\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.travelcenter.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/benagil.jpg\" alt=\"things to do in Portugal - the Benagil sea cave\" class=\"wp-image-33965 size-full\" style=\"object-position:50% 50%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/benagil.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/benagil-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/benagil-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/benagil-480x320.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/benagil-280x186.jpg 280w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/benagil-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/benagil-585x390.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile is-image-fill-element\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.travelcenter.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/natural-park.jpg\" alt=\"things to do in Portugal - Natural Park\" class=\"wp-image-33971 size-full\" style=\"object-position:50% 50%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/natural-park.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/natural-park-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/natural-park-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/natural-park-480x320.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/natural-park-280x186.jpg 280w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/natural-park-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/natural-park-585x390.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color\">8. <strong>Now for Ria Formosa Natural Park<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:17px\">This beautiful park offers an array of landscapes such as sand dunes, marshes, salt pans, and small inlets and lakes. It&#8217;s one of nature&#8217;s journeys you should take to admire the beauty of Ria Formosa Natural Park.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:17px\">And not just with landscapes but also with some of the best things to do in Portugal like bird watching, windsurfing, hiking, and even canoeing in the lagoon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:17px\">After you are done with all of this, get yourself to the little town called Olh\u00e3o, where you can get your hands on local handicrafts and appetite-stirring Portuguese street food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:17px\">Now you know, it&#8217;s an experience that has everything included for you!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile is-image-fill-element\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color\">9. <strong>Trip to Porto Moniz<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:17px\">On the lookout for the best views in Portugal? Get ready for Porto Moniz! Perched on top of dramatic volcanic cliffs that rise majestically from the sea, this town is known for its swimming pools hugged by rock formations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:17px\">But that&#8217;s not all of it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:17px\">You will also find Madeira Aquarium and Joao Baptista Fort here, making Porto Moniz a great place to spend time with your loved ones or even friends and family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:17px\">In the end, when you have finished exploring this beautiful resort town, you&#8217;ve seen many magical sights that are unforgettable.<\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.travelcenter.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/porto-moniz.jpg\" alt=\"things to do in Portugal - Porto Moniz\" class=\"wp-image-33972 size-full\" style=\"object-position:50% 50%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/porto-moniz.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/porto-moniz-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/porto-moniz-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/porto-moniz-480x320.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/porto-moniz-280x186.jpg 280w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/porto-moniz-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/porto-moniz-585x390.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile is-image-fill-element\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.travelcenter.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/alentejo.jpg\" alt=\"things to do in Portugal - the Alentejo\" class=\"wp-image-33963 size-full\" style=\"object-position:50% 50%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/alentejo.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/alentejo-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/alentejo-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/alentejo-480x320.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/alentejo-280x186.jpg 280w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/alentejo-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/alentejo-585x390.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color\">10. <strong>Hiking the Fisherman&#8217;s Trail in the Alentejo<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:17px\">Maybe coastal hikes are your thing, and you never knew! Now that you&#8217;re exploring Portugal, there is no way you can escape from falling in love with the Fisherman&#8217;s Trail along the Atlantic coast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:17px\">You get to hike through miniature villages and untamed seashores that will have you admiring every step you take.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:17px\">Also, this is for the adventure-seekers out there! Take the challenge of a 120-kilometre hike that traces the Atlantic coastline of Portugal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:17px\">Keep a lookout for dolphins jumping gracefully, giving you a magical sight to be mesmerised upon. Are you ready to take the hike and fill your mind and memory with enchanted stories from the Alentejo?<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-black-color has-text-color\" id=\"heading\" ><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">The Portuguese dishes to try<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1100\" height=\"580\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.travelcenter.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/food.jpg\" alt=\"things to do in Portugal - Food\" class=\"wp-image-33969\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/food.jpg 1100w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/food-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/food-1024x540.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/food-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/food-960x506.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/food-759x400.jpg 759w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/food-585x308.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1100px) 100vw, 1100px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:17px\">I mean, who wouldn&#8217;t love some traditional Portuguese food? Mainly concentrating on fish, meat, olive oil, bread, tomato, herbs, and spices mostly, these dishes take you to paradise on the first bite.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:17px\">Before exploring the destination, prioritize finding some great food on your list of things to do in Portugal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:17px\">These flavours are so fresh and mouth-watering; It makes you go in search of more Portuguese street food in your spare time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:17px\">Here are some of the Portuguese dishes that will have your tastebuds asking for more &#8211; <em>Bon appetite!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"font-size:17px\" class=\"wp-block-list has-black-color has-text-color\">\n<li><strong>Caldo Verde &#8211; <\/strong>This iconic Portuguese soup can be enjoyed all year long! The green soup is full of flavours and a combination of potato puree, slices of chorizo sausage, local olive oil and some magic.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Francesinha Sandwich &#8211;<\/strong> Even though each restaurant prepares it in its tasteful way, this dish doesn&#8217;t stand back in making your taste buds go crazy with its bread, ham, sausages, and steak. Oh, and the melted cheese and egg go on top! Are you drooling yet?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Polvo \u00e0 la Lagareiro<\/strong> &#8211; Being famous for its seafood specials, this delicious octopus dish is cooked using a generous amount of olive oil, along with potatoes and the octopus being roasted and baked. It looks appetising and tastes even better!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pastel de nata<\/strong> &#8211; This popular Portuguese dessert is loved by many. Its sweet, creamy and made out of a foodie&#8217;s dream! This egg tart does its spell with flour, butter, eggs, cinnamon, and sugar.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:17px\">And these are just the beginning of your food journey in Portugal; you have a long way to go when you start exploring Portuguese street food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-black-color has-text-color\" id=\"heading\" ><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">See the beaches of Portugal<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1100\" height=\"580\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.travelcenter.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/beach-1.jpg\" alt=\"things to do in Portugal - Beach\" class=\"wp-image-33964\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/beach-1.jpg 1100w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/beach-1-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/beach-1-1024x540.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/beach-1-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/beach-1-960x506.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/beach-1-759x400.jpg 759w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/beach-1-585x308.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1100px) 100vw, 1100px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:17px\">Don&#8217;t get caught in the thoughts about when would be the best time to go to Portugal, as this destination&#8217;s temperate Mediterranean climate is all you need to have the best beach days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:17px\">Keeping all kind of beach lovers in mind, Portugal favours all of them. If you consider the remote beaches or even the busy ones luring surfers from all around the world, there is always a perfect match for you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:17px\">Put your sunscreen on as we are going to discover the stunning beaches of Portugal now!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"font-size:17px\" class=\"wp-block-list has-black-color has-text-color\">\n<li><strong>Camilo Beach<\/strong> &#8211; With sandstone cliffs and rock formations making the landscape look majestic, take the wooden staircase that leads you to the turquoise waters that await swimmers and snorkelers.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Carcavelos Beach<\/strong> &#8211; This beach doesn&#8217;t let you sit still as its filled with opportunities to make your day lively. Calling in all surfers as this is the spot for you! and not just that, but many other water sports that make you stay in the water all day.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Canto Marinho Beach<\/strong> &#8211; Giving you a little time to sit back and enjoy the serenity-filled beach vibes, this gem is about calming your mind with its natural beauty. Also, its shallow pools are suitable for paddling and beachcombing.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Porto Santo Beach<\/strong> &#8211; The golden sand and volcanic rocks come together to have therapeutic properties in the sand that helps to get rid of any aches and pains\u2014also giving you access to restaurants, caf\u00e9s, and boutiques.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:17px\">But that&#8217;s not all of Portugal&#8217;s beaches; there is more to admire when it comes to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/holiday-deals-10976\"><strong>beaches of this destination<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:17px\">With all of these features in its possession, Portugal makes sure it <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/holidays-to-portugal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"tadv-color\" style=\"color:#073ed7\">makes your holiday<\/span><\/a><\/strong> a beautiful one. 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