Portugal Picture-perfect scenery and charming cities await
For a relatively small country, Portugal has a diverse landscape, with gorgeous coastlines and heritage towns, along with some truly delicious cuisine. Take your pick from calm sheltered coves and busy beaches to places where Atlantic waves crash ashore. Travel north to Porto and on to vineyards zig-zagging up the hills of the Douro valley. Head to vibrant Lisbon with its lively cafés and fado bars. Or maybe go south for a relaxed Mediterranean vibe. Let Cosa find the perfect Portugal for you.
Where it is
Southern Europe
When to go
March to November
Why go there
Great beaches
Historic towns
Lovely scenery
What to see
Lisbon
Douro Valley
Sintra
Trams and tarts in Lisbon
Taking the yellow tram that trundles up Lisbon’s hills is one of the capital’s delights. Indulging in a traditional custard tart is another. Let us indulge you.
The dreamy Douro Valley
A magical beautiful place where the vines cling to the hillsides, the river flows into the sea and the wine flows easily into your glass.
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Down time in the Algarve
You can play golf on an acclaimed course, stay in a spa, walk along the coast or linger over a seafood lunch in Faro. Tempted?
Discover romantic Sintra
The Pena Palace is a flamboyant fairy-tale place, a strawberry-and-lemon castle perched high up above the pretty town of Sintra.
Travel in Portugal
In addition to its splendid coastlines, Portugal is also rich in heritage towns, with Lisbon and Porto the two must-see cities. We suggest also checking out the old university town of Coimbra or the medieval delights of Evora, historic capital of the Alentejo region. Whether you want to cruise gently along the Douro River, take a scenic road trip across the country, or whizz between destinations on the high-speed Alfa Pendular train, ask us for details. Your perfect Portuguese holiday is waiting for you.
Portugal facts
Portugal (population: 10 million) shares a land border with Spain but it’s the sea that shaped the country. Many Portuguese explorers set off around the world, conquering places like Brazil or Goa. And Portugal also includes the Atlantic Ocean islands of Madeira and the Azores. Alongside tourism, the pulp and paper industry plays an important part in the national economy. Not forgetting the port wine business: there’s no better way to enjoy Portugal than sipping a glass of port by the sea.
Time zone
UTC +1
Flight time
3 hours from Switzerland
Local currency
Euro
Dialling code
+351
