Portugal invites you to combine a few days in the city with somewhere quieter afterwards. Begin among Lisbon’s tiled façades or Porto’s steep streets, then head for an Alentejo estate, the beaches around Comporta or the Algarve’s fishing towns. Further afield, Madeira and the Azores offer another kind of escape, with green landscapes and the Atlantic never far away.

Our collection includes townhouses with hidden gardens, country stays with generous pools and coastal hotels where the ocean fills the view. You might spend your days exploring neighbourhood cafés and small shops, walking mountain trails or finding a favourite beach. Leave room for grilled fish, a second glass of wine and an afternoon back at the hotel.