Quaint little medieval town inside castle walls. There's lots of venders, restaurants, and a…read moretheater with stage. There's also restrooms for guests to use. A definite must when visiting Portugal.

This is a medieval town, still with its old fortifications in place that is an absolute marvel and…read morea must-do whenever you're visiting Portugal. There are so many cute shops to choose from and the entire walking experience was both picturesque and relaxing. The town is full of shops that offer good items at very reasonable prices. Among all of the towns that I visited, the souvenirs here were definitely among the best and very unique. There are lots of historic sites to visit and cobblestone streets are everywhere. The one thing to keep in mind is given a lot of roads are uneven for obvious reasons, older people should take notice when walking. I saw quite a few older folks in my group have trouble navigating the walk, that is something to watch out for.

A 100% must visit in my opinion! One of the most stunning properties in Sintra and from the…read moreoutside, you don't think much but WOW, the gardens are spectacular. Expect lots of walking but there's so many areas to see from the towers to the caves, to the sculptures. Enchanting is just the word for it. We took an uber after seeing other landmarks in Sintra and it was relatively easy to book and affordable.

UNESCO World Heritage Site…read more The palace is also known as "The Palace of Monteiro the Millionaire." The exterior is a sight to behold. Beyond the palace, there is an extensive park that features lakes, grottoes, wells, fountains, etc. The initiation well is a must. It consists of a spiral staircase with 9 platforms. I enjoyed our visit here, but wished I had more time exploring the grounds.

Don't expect huge waves during the summer, it's apparently more impressive later in the year in…read moreoct/nov. Great view though and still gives you bragging rights for having been to the place where the infamous huge waves were filmed.

Cabo Da Roca is the westernmost point of mainland Europe. It looks out into the Atlantic Ocean…read more There is also a lighthouse and hiking trails. The place was crowded with tourist buses. We had about 20 minutes here, so no hiking along the cliffs for us. We spent half that time in the bathroom line (.50€).

This is such a beautiful place to visit. This is considered to be the most western point of all of…read moreEurope because on the other side is going to be America across the sea I found out this place through my tour a nice stop because you get to see a lighthouse, and a landmark mark this as the most western point there is also a little gift shop if you'd like to buy something. There is also a bathroom area just remember to have EEUROS if you are driving or taking a tour this is a nice little side quest

Great place to wander around in. This is a huge castle, then the interpretation in English is…read morepretty good. There are tiles from the 17th century inside. You get to wander all over, looking at the dorm rooms that the monks lived in. You also get to see their kitchen and eating area as well as gardens. And of course the church inside is very very beautiful. I do not know much about the Templars before coming here, but they were a very interesting group.

If you like the story of the Knights Templar you should come here…read more This was Called the Convent of Christ. It was the temple where the Knights Templar lived when they were betrayed by the king of France and disbanded by the pope and fled France. Those who survived fled to Portugal where King Dinis reamed them the Knights of Christ. The symbol of the Knights of Christ is slightly different than the Knights Templar but you can see the similarity. The inner chapel is very ornate and beautiful which showed the money that they had. I loved putting the history together with the actual place.

This is a special part of the area because what appears to be a thin road separating two beaches…read morewas once not a road and separated Baleal as an island. It's quite scenic to overlook into the distance and see two completely different beaches directly facing each other with a thin one way road that cars and pedestrians share to cross into the beach. Primarily known for surfing, Baleal and it's southern neighbor Peniche are big spots where surfers visit to get their wave on. Easily the Surfing capital of Europe, this little tiny island is the classier spot that sets it apart from the southern strips which lack such scenic cliffs and architecture. All of Portugal is heavenly but Baleal and it's history seem to strike me on a different level. If you find your way as westbound as you can, there's some cliffs in the rear of some massive oceanfront homes which with the right gear can be easily climbed. It's also a lively spot to see the sundown in all its glory. When Baleal first was incorporated all that existed was the Surfcastle and the Church on the edge of the cliff. It's quite a scenic little town now bustling with several restaurants and shops. I do recommend this beach...or should I say beaches. Bring a wetsuit as it can be very cold in those waters.

The older of the 2 cathedrals in Coimbra, built primarily in a Romanesque style. Lots of historic…read morearchitecture and art, with a sumptuous altarpiece. The portals (outside doors) are lovely. The Gothic cloister is small but makes for a nice walk.

Gorgeous, Manuelline-style architecture…read more Two Euros for admission Beautifully maintained grounds Tours available