Regions of Portugal
Lisbon, Sintra & Tagus Coast — Best in Apr–Jun & Sep–Oct · Gateway: Lisbon Airport (LIS) & Oriente / Santa Apolónia CP Stations
Lisbon, Sintra & Tagus Coast (Lisboa e Vale do Tejo) is famed for Belém Tower, Jerónimos Monastery, Alfama Tram 28E, Sintra Pena Palace, Quinta da Regaleira & Cascais. Signature regional specialties include Pastéis de Belém, Bacalhau à Brás, Bifanas & Ginjinha Sour Cherry Liqueur. Primary transit hub: Lisbon Airport (LIS) & Oriente / Santa Apolónia CP Stations.
Porto, Douro Valley & Minho — Best in May–Oct (September Harvest in Douro) · Gateway: Porto Airport (OPO), São Bento & Campanhã CP Stations
Porto, Douro Valley & Minho (Porto e Norte) is famed for Ribeira & Dom Luís I Bridge, Livraria Lello, Vila Nova de Gaia Port Caves, Pinhão Douro Vineyards, Braga & Guimarães. Signature regional specialties include Francesinha Sandwich, Tripas à Moda do Porto, Caldo Verde & Aged Tawny Port Wine. Primary transit hub: Porto Airport (OPO), São Bento & Campanhã CP Stations.
Coimbra, Silver Coast & Serra da Estrela — Best in Apr–Oct · Gateway: Coimbra-B Alfa Pendular Station & Aveiro CP Station
Coimbra, Silver Coast & Serra da Estrela (Centro de Portugal) is famed for University of Coimbra Joanina Library, Aveiro Moliceiro Canals, Nazaré Giant Waves, Óbidos Medieval Walls & Tomar Convent. Signature regional specialties include Leitão da Bairrada (Roast Suckling Pig), Ovos Moles de Aveiro & Queijo Serra da Estrela. Primary transit hub: Coimbra-B Alfa Pendular Station & Aveiro CP Station.
Évora & Alentejo Wine Plains — Best in Mar–Jun & Sep–Nov · Gateway: Évora Intercidades Station & Beja
Évora & Alentejo Wine Plains (Alentejo) is famed for Roman Temple of Évora, Chapel of Bones, Monsaraz Hilltop Village, Comporta Dunes & Vicentine Coast Trail. Signature regional specialties include Porco Preto (Black Iberian Pork), Carne de Porco à Alentejana (Pork & Clams) & Açorda. Primary transit hub: Évora Intercidades Station & Beja.
Faro, Lagos & Algarve Sea Caves — Best in Apr–Oct (300+ Sunny Days) · Gateway: Faro Airport (FAO), Tunes Rail Junction & Lagos CP Station
Faro, Lagos & Algarve Sea Caves (Algarve) is famed for Ponta da Piedade Sea Stacks (Lagos), Benagil Sea Cave, Seven Hanging Valleys Trail, Tavira Island & Sagres Cape. Signature regional specialties include Cataplana de Marisco (Copper-Pan Seafood Stew), Piri-Piri Grilled Chicken & Dom Rodrigo Sweets. Primary transit hub: Faro Airport (FAO), Tunes Rail Junction & Lagos CP Station.
Madeira & Azores Atlantic Islands — Best in Year-Round in Madeira (May–Sep in Azores) · Gateway: Funchal Cristiano Ronaldo Airport (FNC) & Ponta Delgada Airport (PDL)
Madeira & Azores Atlantic Islands (Madeira e Açores) is famed for Pico do Arieiro to Pico Ruivo Ridge Trail, Levada Walks, Fanal Laurel Forest, Sete Cidades Crater Lakes & Furnas Hot Springs. Signature regional specialties include Espetada (Bay-Wood Skewered Beef), Bolo do Caco Garlic Flatbread, Lapas (Grilled Limpets) & Cozido das Furnas. Primary transit hub: Funchal Cristiano Ronaldo Airport (FNC) & Ponta Delgada Airport (PDL).