Travel to Portugal, where variety is the spice of life

Is your romantic getaway sophisticated and elegant or steeped in fantasy and old-world tradition? You can do either in Portugal. Stroll hand-in-hand through Lisbon’s Alfama district, admire the architecture together at Parque das Nações, and savour a creamy pastéis de nata with your sweetie in Baixa, the heart of the city. For simpler charms, head inland to the Schist villages and the enchantment of its preserved castles rising out of the mist.

Portugal’s sun-drenched coastline (all 850 km of it) is built for a family’s varied tastes. Social butterflies can hit up the Costa de Lisboa, while unexplored coves nestled amid Praia da Adraga’s seaside cliffs are a privacy-lover’s dream. Praia da Amorosa attracts surfers from around the world. Sailors prefer Praia da Barra and its famous lighthouse. When the sun goes down, turn your vacation into a learning experience for the whole family on The Alqueva Dark Sky Route, an internationally-certified star gazing area in the middle of Alentejo.

Whether you’re looking to learn, play or do a bit of both, there is no shortage of options in Portugal. For a journey rich in legends and secrets, travel the Romanesque Route covering 58 monuments located in the north of the country. This pilgrimage is a must for lovers of cultural tourism. If walking the length of a golf course is more your speed, Portugal has 80 to choose from; many designed by famous golf course architects like Henry Cotton and Arnold Palmer.