4 destinations you must visit in Portugal

Portugal

Portugal is a land full of coastal towns, beautiful cities and places full of charm and history. Without a doubt we have all heard about the most popular places, and we want to talk to you about these precisely. Of four destinations that every traveler has to visit in Portugal.

These four places are essential of Portugal, but we know that there are many more corners and places that can be interesting. We will take care of these another day, since we must start with the most important ones. If you have not visited them yet, you can now make a list to cross out those destinations that you do know.

Lisbon

Lisbon

The capital of Portugal is one of the main destinations we want to see, because it is a city with history and beautiful places to discover. Go up to Uptown Lisbon by tram it is one of the great classics in the city, but there is much more we can do, besides strolling through the streets of the old town. Visit the Castle of San Jorge, which dominates the entire city and has spectacular views, go down to the Torre de Belem, an old defensive tower, or walk through the neighborhood of La Baixa, if you have already tired of the slopes of the city, to discover the Restauradores Square or the Rossio Square.

A little further we find the Park of the Nations, a modern place that contrasts with the historical charm of the city. Here is the Oceanarium, which is the largest aquarium in Europe. A little far from the center we also find the Jerónimos Monastery, an essential place to visit. It has been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO and is located in the Belem neighborhood. It is a spectacular XNUMXth century monastery that has one of the most beautiful cloisters.

Porto

Porto

Porto is the second most popular destination in Portugal and it has enough reasons to become a unique destination. The ribeira of the river Douro It is a great attraction, and boats sail through it, some of which are tourist, so we can always take the opportunity to take a little trip on the river. We can also cross the Don Luis I bridge to go to the other shore, to Vilanova de Gaia, where we find many of the most important wineries of the famous Port wine. We cannot miss the well-known Lello Bookstore, where Harry Potter was filmed, and it is better to go during the week, since on weekends there are usually long lines to get into it.

On the other hand, there are some interesting monuments, such as the Torre de los Clérigos or the Palacio de la Bolsa. The Porto Cathedral dates from the XNUMXth century and it is one of its oldest religious buildings. Nor should we forget the Mercado do Bolhao, the oldest market in the city, from the XNUMXth century. And if we have time, we can go to the Sao Bento train station, where we will enjoy the decoration of typical tiles. Although, without a doubt, the best of Porto comes from getting lost in its narrow and old streets.

Albufeira

Albufeira

The Algarve area is undoubtedly one of the most touristic areas in all of Portugal, and among the places to see we find Albufeira, which is one of the most popular. This coastal city has a lot of beach tourism during the summer season, but there is much more to see. In the Fishermen's Beach, which is the best known in the area, you can enjoy a very central place and a beach that was previously a place with great activity by fishermen in the area. In the surroundings there are other beaches, such as Oura, Aveiros or Peneco.

All the Roman ruins of Cerro da Vila They are remains of a Roman villa that reflect the passage of the Romans through this area of ​​Portugal. Another visit is that of the Paderne Castle, one of the seven that are represented on the Portuguese flag and dates from the XNUMXth century. For those interested in knowing a little more about the area, they have the Municipal Museum of Archeology.

Aveiro

Aveiro

Aveiro is known as the Portuguese venice. An old commercial city that used the moliceiros, which are the typical boats, to transport goods, and which today have become a tourist attraction. This city has two canals and beautiful art deco buildings, so a walk through the canal streets is a must. In Aveiro you can also visit the Convent of Jesus, where the city museum is located, or the Sé Cathedral, which is in front of the museum. Outside the city we cannot stop going to see the nearby beaches. Barra beach is very famous and has a promenade with restaurants and cafes, although without a doubt the most picturesque is that of Costa Nova, which stands out for its houses painted with stripes.


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