Discover Holiday Luxury in Portugal

Discover charming villages, historic sites, and glorious coastline on a luxury holiday to Portugal. A much-loved destination for golfers, surfers, families, and couples, Portugal has something to offer everyone.

SUN-DRENCHED BEACHES, CAPTIVATING HISTORY AND BEAUTIFUL SCENERY

From the beautiful beaches of the Algarve, to the pretty coastal resorts and rolling waves of Lagos, Portugal is rich in culture and old-world charm with many modern luxuries in-between. The buzzing capital of Lisbon brings the perfect combination of relaxed beaches and the buzz of a lively city.  Experience bewitching architecture and quaintly cobbled streets to a wide choice of world-class restaurants serving globally inspired cuisine and the many cool bars which are perfect for sipping cosmopolitan cocktails as you enjoy the warm evening air and party atmosphere. What’s not to love?

Explore the northern region and the mediaeval coastal city of Porto, venture into the lush Douro Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the oldest wine-producing region in the world. Further south lies the sun-kissed beaches of the Algarve where you can laze in the sun, or experience the thrills of a local waterpark. Explore the cobbled streets and pretty cafes of old-town Albufeira, or head to the harbour resort of Vilamoura for some of the best Championship golf courses in Europe. 

Dine on delicious seafood, and fine wines, or indulge in a decadent spa day.  Tuck yourself away in a luxury secluded villa or opt for one of the many luxurious resort hotels, the choice is yours.

Top 5 things to do in Portugal

• Lisbon is one of the best city-beach destinations in Europe and perfect to travel to all year-round.
• A well-known Portuguese treat is the delicious Pastel del Nata (small custard pastry tarts) and you can sample one from the cafe where they were first served in 1837 - the Pasteis de Belem in Lisbon.
• Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Sintra, a beautiful little town one hour from Lisbon brimming with castles, pretty parks - and even a 19th century royal palace.
• Cross the Spain-Portugal border from the air as you ride the 720-metre long Limite Zero zip wire!
• Explore the Cave dos Vinhos wine cellar in the western Algarve which is 9 metres underground and home to around 11,000 bottles of the best wines in the world! 

Top 5 facts about Portugal

• Bertrand bookshop in Lisbon was established in 1732 and is believed to be the oldest bookshop in the world.
• Portugal’s 497 miles of coastline are said to hold some of the best surfing spots on the planet - with 364 days of surfing, you can catch a wave nearly every day of the year!
• Portugal is home to 75 golf courses - 31 of these are in the Algarve region. Perhaps the most famous is the Monte Rei course, designed by Jack Nicklaus.
• The cork tree is native to Portugal making the country the largest cork producer in the world.
• Piri Piri was invented in Portugal, many of the restaurants in Guia in the Algarve serve the “Best chicken with Piri Piri sauce” - and the recipe is a well-kept Portuguese secret!

Check the latest official FCDO advice and guidelines for travel to Portugal