🇵🇹Europe · October 2026
Portugal (Azores)
Island life in the Atlantic
Volcanic peaks rising from the Atlantic, crater lakes shimmering in vivid greens and blues, and hot springs bubbling up from the earth. The Azores is one of Europe's best-kept secrets — raw, dramatic, and unlike anywhere else we've ever been.
Highlights
- Lisbon — Alfama, tram 28, and the best pastéis de nata
- Porto — Douro river, wine cellars, and azulejo tiles
- Algarve — sea stacks, caves, and golden cliffs
- Sintra — fairy-tale palaces in the hills
Photos
4 photos total
Tram 28 in the Alfama district, Lisbon
Miradouro de Santa Luzia, Lisbon
Sea cliffs at Ponta da Piedade, Algarve
Wine cellars along the Douro, Porto
Practical info
- Best time to visitMarch – May, September – October
- CurrencyEuro (EUR)
- LanguagePortuguese
- TransportTram, train, rental car
