OLÁ, Portugal.
Road trip along the rugged coast of the Algarve and watch the sun glimmer on the clear blue waters at Praia Dona Ana, once named “best beach in the world” by Condé Nast Traveller. Walk the colorful streets of Lisbon on a bright summer day. Explore the quaint canals of Aveiro with a bike rental from BUGA. Relax in the stillness of the white sand shore of Praia de Costa Nova.
Soak up impeccable views as you wind your way north through vine-covered hills of the Douro Valley. Check in to a local quinta for an authentic experience or the more luxurious Six Senses. Ease into the region’s slower pace with a ride in a private Rabelo along the Douro River or a lazy picnic at a local winery.
Make your way east towards the Alentejo and enjoy a guided walk through the monte and olive trees. Kick back on the beaches of Comporta and savor freshly caught grilled fish with your toes in the sand.
ALENTEJO
Image courtesy of São Lourenço do Barrocal.
Where to Stay: L’AND Vineyards Resort, São Lourenço do Barrocal.
Where to Eat + Drink: Herdade do Esporão, O Gaspacho, Os Templários, Quinta do Quetzal, Sabores de Monsaraz, Sahida, São Lourenço do Barrocal.
What to See + Do: Bicycle, Hike, Horseback Ride, Hot Air Balloon Ride, Olive Oil Tasting, Picnic, Star Gazing, Wine Tasting.
ALGARVE
Image courtesy of VILA VITA Parc Resort & Spa.
Where to Stay: Bela Vista, Octant Vila Monte, The Conrad Algarve, VILA VITA Parc Resort & Spa.
Where to Eat + Drink: Ocean Restaurant, Rei das Praiais, Sandbanks, Vila Joya Sea.
What to See + Do: Beach, Bicycle, Boating, Fishing, Golf, Picnic, Shop at Farmer’s Markets, Tennis.
COMPORTA
Image courtesy of Sublime Comporta.
Where to Stay: Quinta da Comporta, Sublime Comporta.
Where to Eat + Drink: Cavalariça Comporta, Colmo Bar, Dona Bia, Gomes, Sal, Sem Porta, Sublime Comporta Beach Club.
What to See + Do: Beach, Boating, Bike Riding, Picnic, Shop at Lavanda, Spa at Sublime Comporta, Surf, Tennis.
DOURO VALLEY
Image courtesy of Six Senses Douro Valley.
Where to Stay: Quinta de la Rosa, Quinta de Ventozelo, Six Senses Douro Valley.
Where to Eat + Drink: Aneto & Table, Castas e Pratos, Cozhina da Clara, DOC Restaurant, The Vale de Abraão Restaurant.
What to See + Do: Hike, Picnic, Pool, Rabelo Boat Ride from Pinhão, Spa at Six Senses, Wine Tasting.
Wineries: Quinta da Pachecha, Quinta das Carvalhas, Quinta do Bomfim, Quinta do Popa.
LISBON
Image courtesy of Bairro Alto Hotel.
Where to Stay: Bairro Alto Hotel, Four Seasons Hotel Ritz Lisbon, Martinhal Chiado, The Ivens.
Where to Eat + Drink: A Cevicheria, BAHR, Bairro do Avillez, Hello, Kristof, Nannarella, Nicolau Lisboa Cafe, O Faroleiro, Pastéis de Belém, SEA ME, Tascantiga, Time Out Market.
What to See + Do: Alfama, Belém Tower, Castelo de São Jorge, Chiado, LxFactory, Praça do Comércio, Santa Justa Lift.
