Things to do in Portugal.

Creators consistently call this colourful hilltop palace Sintra's centrepiece — Suitcase Monkey links skip-the-line tickets, Travels With My Friend dives into the romantic true story of King Ferdinand II and American actress Elise who shaped the palace's design, and Flyost Travel names it a 'colorful masterpiece' standing just outside Lisbon.

Travels With My Friend dedicates a full episode to this 19th-century palace's extraordinary seven-storey Initiation Well dug deep into the earth, secret tunnels, Masonic iconography, and Knights Templar symbols — calling it one of the most extreme masonic buildings ever built and part of Sintra's UNESCO World Heritage Site.

GlitterandLazersAdventures describes visiting the National Palace of Sintra as feeling like living in a fairytale, and POV Tours covers the historic tram that runs from the palace town down to the Atlantic coast.

POV Tours rides this 120-year-old tram from the hills of Sintra through quiet villages and vineyards to the Atlantic coast at Praia das Maçãs, describing it as one of Portugal's most charming and scenic journeys.

Multiple creators flag the Belém Tower as Lisbon's defining symbol of the Age of Discovery. Flyost Travel describes it as offering stunning rooftop views, and Suitcase Monkey includes it in essential Lisbon tips.

Flyost Travel highlights this UNESCO-listed monastery in Belém as celebrating Portugal's spice trade era, and JoeyP visits to compare the original Pasteis de Belém pastel de nata to other Lisbon bakeries — the monastery is the backdrop for both history and the famous custard tart pilgrimage.

Suitcase Monkey dedicates a tip in the Lisbon travel guide specifically to beating the wait for Tram 28, and Flyost Travel lists the vintage tram experience as one of Lisbon's iconic must-dos for riding through the city's historic hills.

Flyost Travel names Alfama as one of Lisbon's most important historic neighborhoods, describing its charming streets as essential for understanding the city's soul. Multiple creators reference it as the starting point for understanding Lisbon's Moorish roots.

JoeyP makes a point of visiting Pasteis de Belém specifically to taste the original recipe pastel de nata from the birthplace of Portugal's most iconic pastry, comparing it against Manteigaria's version in a head-to-head tasting during his 48-hour Lisbon trip.

JoeyP starts his 48-hour Lisbon food itinerary at Manteigaria for the famous pastel de nata before heading to Pasteis de Belém to compare — making this one of two essential custard-tart stops he recommends in the city.

Suitcase Monkey specifically names the Santa Justa Lift in Lisbon travel tips as a key attraction and time-saving consideration for visitors, pairing it with Sintra as one of Lisbon's most-visited sights.

Suitcase Monkey highlights Livraria Lello as one of Porto's headline attractions and dedicates time to tips for how to best experience it — including how to manage the famous queues — calling it a key part of any Porto visit.

Suitcase Monkey names Clérigos Church explicitly in Porto tips, and Travels With My Friend covers it on their walking tour of the city as one of Porto's most striking architectural landmarks.

Suitcase Monkey specifically reviews the WOW or World of Wine museum complex and advises which individual museums within it are the best to visit — a collection of themed museums in the heart of Porto's Vila Nova de Gaia wine district.

Both Suitcase Monkey and Dave in Portugal cover the Douro Valley as Porto's premier day-trip excursion — combining vineyard visits, wine tastings, lunch, and a river cruise. Suitcase Monkey books a 'Genuine Douro Wine Tour' through GetYourGuide and calls it a highlight of the Porto trip.

Local Porto guide Portoalities describes Ribeira as gorgeous with its tiny colourful buildings along the Douro River — and notes it's also where the Palácio da Bolsa (Stock Exchange Palace) is located with its magnificent hall. She highlights Ribeira as an essential part of any Porto visit.

Porto local guide Portoalities names the Stock Exchange Palace in the Ribeira district as her personal favourite in the city, specifically praising its magnificent hall as unmissable.

Porto local guide Portoalities calls the Crystal Palace Gardens her favourite park in the city and highlights it as one of the best viewpoints over the Douro River — recommending the Foz/Cedofeita area where it sits as currently the best neighbourhood to stay in Porto.

Dave in Portugal partners with Taste Porto for a 24-hour Porto food tour, highlighting it as the best way to experience Porto's food scene with a local guide — covering the city's top dishes across multiple stops.

Suitcase Monkey books a live Fado show with a glass of port wine as part of their 4-day Porto itinerary, recommending it through GetYourGuide as an authentic cultural experience not to miss.

Suitcase Monkey specifically calls out the PR1 Pico do Arieiro hike as best experienced at sunrise, rating it one of Madeira's two unmissable hikes alongside PR6. At 1,818m, it's Madeira's third-highest peak with dramatic volcanic ridge views.

Suitcase Monkey covers this popular levada walk across multiple waterfalls as one of Madeira's two essential hikes, pairing it with PR1 for a comprehensive hiking itinerary on the island.

Suitcase Monkey rides the Funchal cable car as part of their 4-day Madeira itinerary, listing it alongside the botanical gardens and farmers market as one of the capital's top experiences.

Suitcase Monkey visits the local farmers market in Funchal during their Madeira trip, and Before You Go's Funchal guide lists it among the 13 best things to do in Madeira's capital for its exotic fruit, flowers, and local produce.

Virtual Relaxation drives the legendary road into Curral das Freiras — described as one of the most 'impossible' roads in Europe with 600m drops and hair-raising narrow passes — leading to a hidden volcanic valley accessible through a 2.4km tunnel.

LewisJJC hikes the exposed cliff-side trail from Ponta do Sol to Cascata dos Anjos — a path with no handrails carved into the cliffside — calling the waterfall at the end well worth the sketchy approach on slippery gravel.

Places Of The World features Ponta da Piedade as the final and arguably most dramatic entry in their top 9 Algarve locations — towering golden rock arches and sea stacks near Lagos that creators return to repeatedly as the Algarve's signature viewpoint.

Places Of The World includes Benagil in their top 9 Algarve must-sees, and Before You Go recommends catamaran cruises to the sea cave as the top tour in the region — a famous cathedral-like sea cave accessible only by boat or swim.

Boost Your Travel hails Praia da Marinha as 'one of the world's most beautiful beaches,' praising its stunning limestone cliffs, crystal-clear waters, and gentle waves ideal for families and swimmers.

Two Gay Expats provide a detailed guide to this hidden men-only nude beach on the Algarve coast — featuring a submarine-shaped offshore rock, sea caves, dramatic cliffs, and a rocky access trail requiring hiking shoes. Best visited April through October, with the beach staying sunny until around 5pm.

Our Travel Place dedicates a full guide to Tavira, praising its whitewashed streets, tiled buildings, and laid-back bars, while Boost Your Travel highlights Tavira Island within the Ria Formosa Natural Park as offering miles of pristine beaches. The main square Praça da República is recommended as the perfect starting point.

Places Of The World includes Cabo de São Vicente in their top 9 Algarve must-sees — Europe's most south-westerly point, a dramatic clifftop promontory where the Atlantic meets the land with some of the region's most powerful coastal scenery.

Before You Go's Faro travel guide specifically recommends a boat trip to three islands — Armona, Culatra Island, and Lighthouse — within the Ria Formosa Natural Park as one of the top 10 things to do in Faro.

Virtual Relaxation drives through Furnas describing it as entering 'a prehistoric world' with steaming fumaroles, boiling mud pits, and emerald forests that look like Jurassic Park — passing the world-famous Terra Nostra Park. Before You Go also covers Furnas in their São Miguel guide as a centrepiece Azores experience.

Portugal Tourism profiles Viana do Castelo specifically through Monte de Santa Luzia, describing the hilltop basilica and panoramic views over the city, the sea, and the mouth of the river Lima as the city's defining vantage point.

Portugal Tourism describes Monsaraz as one of Portugal's oldest settlements, calling it 'magic' and retaining the feel of yesteryear with its lime-and-shale architecture — listing it as a mandatory destination in the Alentejo region.