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    Local Guides

    This is where your adventure in Portugal begins.

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    Popular Locations in Portugal

    Explore Portugal’s most famous locations with our detailed local guides, uncovering each region's charm, lifestyle, and opportunities.

    Red tram in Lisbon near Cais do Sodré passing under a stone arch

    Lisbon

    The country’s capital offers the perfect lifestyle for anyone looking to live in an energetic city.

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    Campo de Ourique

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    Cascais

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    Sintra

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    Colourful Ribeira façades in Porto, Portugal, with balconies and tiled details

    Porto

    Portugal’s second city blends historic charm with a slower pace, ideal for those who value authenticity, culture, and proximity to nature.

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    Vila Nova de Gaia

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    Matosinhos

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    Vila do Conde

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    Quinta do Lago, Loulé, Algarve: aerial view of Ria Formosa and the ocean

    Algarve

    Portugal’s southern coast offers year-round sunshine and a relaxed lifestyle, perfect for those seeking comfort, nature, amazing beaches and lovely cities.

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    Lagos

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    Tavira

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    By the Beach

    Explore breathtaking coastal regions in Portugal with our local guides, highlighting seaside beauty, lively cultures, and peaceful ocean vistas.

    Giant wave in Nazaré, Portugal, with a crowd gathered by the lighthouse

    Nazaré

    Nazaré is a charming coastal town in Portugal's West and Tagus Valley. It is famous for its traditional fishing culture and a top spot for surfers chasing massive waves.

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    Giant wave in Nazaré, Portugal, with a crowd gathered by the lighthouse

    Nazaré

    Nazaré is a charming coastal town in Portugal's West and Tagus Valley. It is famous for its traditional fishing culture and a top spot for surfers chasing massive waves.

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    Santa Marta Lighthouse in Cascais with rocky coastline and blue Atlantic views, Portugal

    Cascais

    Cascais, a coastal gem near Lisbon, combines traditional Portuguese charm with modern elegance. It features beautiful beaches, a lively marina, and a unique cultural heritage.

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    Santa Marta Lighthouse in Cascais with rocky coastline and blue Atlantic views, Portugal

    Cascais

    Cascais, a coastal gem near Lisbon, combines traditional Portuguese charm with modern elegance. It features beautiful beaches, a lively marina, and a unique cultural heritage.

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    Madeira

    Madeira is a Portuguese archipelago located in the Atlantic Ocean, known for its dramatic landscapes, lush mountains, volcanic origins, and stunning ocean views, Madeira is one of Portugal’s most unique destinations.

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    Madeira

    Madeira is a Portuguese archipelago located in the Atlantic Ocean, known for its dramatic landscapes, lush mountains, volcanic origins, and stunning ocean views, Madeira is one of Portugal’s most unique destinations.

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    Historical Areas

    Explore Portugal's stories with our guides to its most captivating historical areas, brimming with culture, heritage, and timeless charm.

    Largo de Camões in Chiado, Lisbon, with Portuguese pavement and street

    Chiado

    Chiado is a noteworthy cultural and commercial district famous for its luxury shopping, landmarks, and theatres.

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    Largo de Camões in Chiado, Lisbon, with Portuguese pavement and street

    Chiado

    Chiado is a noteworthy cultural and commercial district famous for its luxury shopping, landmarks, and theatres.

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    Miradouro da Senhora do Monte, Lisbon: couple with panoramic city views

    Graça

    Graça, perched atop Lisbon's highest hill, is a historic neighbourhood celebrated for its panoramic viewpoints, vivid street art, and genuine local atmosphere.

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    Miradouro da Senhora do Monte, Lisbon: couple with panoramic city views

    Graça

    Graça, perched atop Lisbon's highest hill, is a historic neighbourhood celebrated for its panoramic viewpoints, vivid street art, and genuine local atmosphere.

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    Porto Ribeira, Portugal, with colourful houses and boats on the Douro River

    Downtown Porto

    Porto's city centre, known as "Baixa," is a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its historic architecture, culture, and the iconic Dom Luís I Bridge, which spans the Douro River.

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    Porto Ribeira, Portugal, with colourful houses and boats on the Douro River

    Downtown Porto

    Porto's city centre, known as "Baixa," is a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its historic architecture, culture, and the iconic Dom Luís I Bridge, which spans the Douro River.

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    Sintra

    Sintra, set in the scenic Sintra Mountains near Lisbon, is famous for its enchanting 19th-century Romanticist architecture, grand palaces, and historic estates, earning recognition as a UNESCO World Heritage site.

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    Sintra

    Sintra, set in the scenic Sintra Mountains near Lisbon, is famous for its enchanting 19th-century Romanticist architecture, grand palaces, and historic estates, earning recognition as a UNESCO World Heritage site.

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    Perfect for Families

    Discover family-oriented neighbourhoods in Portugal, where safe spaces, excellent schools, and a welcoming community foster a flourishing environment for all ages.

    Family overlooking Algarve cliffs and a sandy beach with turquoise sea, southern Portugal

    Algarve

    Its beautiful sunny weather and stunning beaches make the Algarve ideal for families.

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    Family overlooking Algarve cliffs and a sandy beach with turquoise sea, southern Portugal

    Algarve

    Its beautiful sunny weather and stunning beaches make the Algarve ideal for families.

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    Lisbon at sunset with red rooftops and São Vicente de Fora monastery

    Lisbon

    The capital city offers a variety of excellent public and private schools, along with numerous parks, playgrounds, and other amenities for families.

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    Lisbon at sunset with red rooftops and São Vicente de Fora monastery

    Lisbon

    The capital city offers a variety of excellent public and private schools, along with numerous parks, playgrounds, and other amenities for families.

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    Viewpoint in Coimbra, Portugal, overlooking the Mondego River and the city

    Coimbra

    Coimbra, nestled along the Mondego River, is renowned for its historic University, one of the oldest in Europe, and its medieval heritage as a former capital of Portugal.

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    Viewpoint in Coimbra, Portugal, overlooking the Mondego River and the city

    Coimbra

    Coimbra, nestled along the Mondego River, is renowned for its historic University, one of the oldest in Europe, and its medieval heritage as a former capital of Portugal.

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    Bom Jesus do Monte in Braga, Portugal, with staircase and baroque fountain

    Braga

    Braga, one of Portugal's oldest cities, combines historic charm with modern amenities, making it family-friendly. The Bom Jesus do Monte sanctuary's striking Baroque stairway and scenic views are key attractions.

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    Bom Jesus do Monte in Braga, Portugal, with staircase and baroque fountain

    Braga

    Braga, one of Portugal's oldest cities, combines historic charm with modern amenities, making it family-friendly. The Bom Jesus do Monte sanctuary's striking Baroque stairway and scenic views are key attractions.

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    Aveiro canals with traditional moliceiro boats and colourful waterfront houses, Portugal

    Aveiro

    Known for its canals and vibrant student life, the city offers cultural and recreational activities for the whole family. A traditional moliceiro boat ride through its picturesque canals provides a unique view of the city’s architecture and history.

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    Aveiro canals with traditional moliceiro boats and colourful waterfront houses, Portugal

    Aveiro

    Known for its canals and vibrant student life, the city offers cultural and recreational activities for the whole family. A traditional moliceiro boat ride through its picturesque canals provides a unique view of the city’s architecture and history.

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    Hiking trail in the Azores, Portugal, overlooking a crater lake and mountains

    Azores

    The Azores archipelago is perfect for families, offering stunning natural beauty and activities such as whale and dolphin watching — an unforgettable encounter with marine life in its natural habitat.

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    Hiking trail in the Azores, Portugal, overlooking a crater lake and mountains

    Azores

    The Azores archipelago is perfect for families, offering stunning natural beauty and activities such as whale and dolphin watching — an unforgettable encounter with marine life in its natural habitat.

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    Ideal for Investors

    Experience Portugal’s most radiant urban centres, where every attraction invites exploration and there’s always an opportunity for a return on investment.

    Faro, Algarve: aerial view of the marina and Ria Formosa channels

    Faro

    Faro is acclaimed for its medieval architecture and access to Ria Formosa Natural Park. Nearby, Albufeira has a glowing nightlife and stunning beaches.

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    Faro, Algarve: aerial view of the marina and Ria Formosa channels

    Faro

    Faro is acclaimed for its medieval architecture and access to Ria Formosa Natural Park. Nearby, Albufeira has a glowing nightlife and stunning beaches.

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    Lisbon

    Lisbon’s history spans over three millennia. Known as the "City of Seven Hills," its origins date back to pre-Celtic tribes and Phoenician traders around 1200 BCE.

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    Lisbon

    Lisbon’s history spans over three millennia. Known as the "City of Seven Hills," its origins date back to pre-Celtic tribes and Phoenician traders around 1200 BCE.

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    Dom Luís I Bridge in Porto, Portugal, with the metro crossing the Douro River

    Porto

    Porto, Portugal's second-largest city and one of the largest urban centres in the north of the Iberian Peninsula, is the birthplace of Port wine and countless traditions

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    Dom Luís I Bridge in Porto, Portugal, with the metro crossing the Douro River

    Porto

    Porto, Portugal's second-largest city and one of the largest urban centres in the north of the Iberian Peninsula, is the birthplace of Port wine and countless traditions

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    Small Rural Towns

    Uncover the charm of Portugal's rural areas and small towns, offering tranquillity, natural beauty, and a slower pace of life.

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    Viseu

    Located in Central Portugal, Viseu is recognised for its well-preserved medieval architecture and significance as the heart of the Dão wine region.

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    Viseu

    Located in Central Portugal, Viseu is recognised for its well-preserved medieval architecture and significance as the heart of the Dão wine region.

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    Praça do Giraldo in Évora, Alentejo, with church, fountain and cafés

    Évora

    Évora is a UNESCO World Heritage city in Alentejo. It is famous for its carefully preserved architecture, including the Roman Temple and the Gothic Cathedral.

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    Praça do Giraldo in Évora, Alentejo, with church, fountain and cafés

    Évora

    Évora is a UNESCO World Heritage city in Alentejo. It is famous for its carefully preserved architecture, including the Roman Temple and the Gothic Cathedral.

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    Vila Nova de Milfontes, Alentejo: estuary, beach and red-roofed houses

    Vila Nova de Milfontes

    Vila Nova de Milfontes is a picturesque town in Alentejo. It is notable for its pristine beaches, such as Praia da Franquia and Praia do Farol, and its location within the Southwest Alentejo and Vicentine Coast Natural Park.

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    Vila Nova de Milfontes, Alentejo: estuary, beach and red-roofed houses

    Vila Nova de Milfontes

    Vila Nova de Milfontes is a picturesque town in Alentejo. It is notable for its pristine beaches, such as Praia da Franquia and Praia do Farol, and its location within the Southwest Alentejo and Vicentine Coast Natural Park.

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