Matador's Ultimate Guide to Portugal

A coastal dream for every type of traveler ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ [View this email in your browser]( [Matador's Guide to the Portugal]( Matador's Ultimate Guide to Portugal Hi all, Few places around the world are trending like Portugal is in 2022. From the laid-back island life of Madeira to legendary surf breaks and world-class wine regions, it’s easy to see why. Here, you can tour some of Europe’s [most unique street art]( or fly through traffic on a [wild basket ride]( on the same weekend and still have time to sample no less than five varieties of pestiscos, or Portuguese small plates that pair well with anything from port wine to an ice cold beer. This week, Matador explores Portugal. [Let’s dive in](. [EXPLORE PORTUGAL](  GET INSPIRED [In the Algarve]( 12 Beautiful Portuguese Beaches You Barely Have To Share Alentejo’s coast is starting to get the recognition it deserves, while the beachgoing crowds up north by Porto vary. Whichever area you decide to call home while in Portugal, these are the beaches you need to know about — because not everyone else does. [READ NOW]( [Porto]( The Best Place To Go in Portugal for Every Type of Traveler It’s hard to go wrong in one of the safest, oldest, and most scenic countries in Europe, but certain travelers are undoubtedly better suited to certain spots. Here are the top places in Portugal for every type of traveler. [READ NOW]( [Sagres]( Planning a Portugal Trip? Do Yourself a Favor and Go To the Southern Coast. There are four main places you can base yourself as you explore the other side of Algarve. Each allows plenty of beaching, hiking, and other ways to savor the natural environs. [READ MORE]( [medieval town Obidos]( 7 Perfect Portuguese Towns That’ll Make You Forget All About Lisbon Lisbon and second-city Porto are far from the only places that make Portugal Europe’s “it” destination, however. Make a point to venture to these smaller towns and villages when you visit, and you may find them more attractive than the big cities altogether. [READ NOW](  NATURE + ADVENTURE [Ericeira, Portugal]( This Portuguese Surf Town Is the Perfect Coastal Escape Ericeira’s charms, from its picturesque old town to its buzzing bar scene, extend well beyond the ocean. Here’s how to make the most of a weekend, a summer, or a lifetime in Ericeira. [READ NOW]( [Hiking in the Alentejo Region]( The Ultimate Outdoor Guide To Portugal’s Alentejo Region If you’re an active traveler, or just want to get in some movement to make room for your next meal, here’s our guide to the incomparable Alentejo’s outdoor offerings. [READ NOW]( [Marvao]( The Iberian Rift Is the Best Road Trip Between Spain and Portugal Trace the Tagus River as it renews its sapped strength with snowmelt from the Sierra de Gredos mountains, giving it the power to slice through the granite bedrock of this hard land on its way to seemingly far-off Lisbon and the sea. This is a road trip through la Raya, the Iberian Rift. [READ NOW](  FOOD + CULTURE [clams]( 7 Dishes That Prove No One Does Seafood Like Portugal As a nation of seafarers, the Portuguese have always had a strong bond with the ocean. This, of course, deeply influences the country’s cuisine. Today, eating seafood in Portugal is a summer ritual, and the best way to experience it is by the coast with a group of friends and a glass of white wine (and you truly do not want to skip out on the Portuguese wine). [READ NOW]( [snails]( In Southern Portugal, Bite-Sized Snails Are Summer’s Most Satisfying Snack In Portugal, snails are stewed in garlic-oregano broth and served as a summertime snack called caracóis which makes for a delicious local treat. [READ NOW]( [Porto]( To Understand Portugal’s Second City, Start With Port Wine Just as a region’s history shapes the wine made there, the wine shapes the region’s history. A classic example of this is Porto, Portugal, which defines, and is defined by, Port wine. [READ NOW]( [Petiscos]( Petiscos Are the Tastiest Small Plates in Portugal. Just Don’t Call Them Tapas. Eating petiscos is a different dining experience altogether, one with its very own etiquette. [READ NOW](  TIPS, ADVICE + DEALS [Douro Valley, Portugal]( The Ultimate Guide To Portugal’s Top Wine Routes Like everything Portuguese, the enotourism scene is easy and inviting, anchored by the terraced vineyards and quintas, or estates, of the country’s top-producing wine regions. [READ NOW]( [Airbnb Portugal]( The Top Portugal Airbnbs for an Unforgettable Trip To the Country’s Coasts, Hills, and Cities Whether you plan to visit the eccentric capital city of Lisbon, stroll the plazas of Porto, hang by the beach, or escape to the hillsides, these are the best Portugal Airbnbs to have an unforgettable vacation. [READ NOW]( [Lisbon Portugal Airbnb]( 9 Lisbon Airbnbs From Penthouses With Cathedral Views To Cottages in the Historic Center From the downtown drag to quaint, quieter pockets of the city, these Lisbon Airbnbs showcase the best of the Portuguese capital, no matter what your dream visit entails. [READ NOW]( [Avante! Festival]( Portugal’s Largest Communist Festival Is More Party Than Partisan The festival has grown since its inception, drawing hundreds of thousands to the suburbs of Lisbon every first weekend in September. 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