City sightseeing & Local Culture
Landscapes & Viewpoints
Castles & Ruins
Churches & Monasteries
Museums & Galleries
Cafes & Terraces
Bars & Nightlife
Arts & Crafts
Mountains & Parks
Foraging & Countryside
Beach hopping & Sun bathing
Cliff Walks & Walkways
Swimming in Sunsets
Coasteering & Sea Caves
Intertidal exploration & Sea Critters
Cocktails in beach bars
Swimming & Snorkelling
Bodysurfing*
Sandcastles* & Sand Pools*
*(workshops available)
Grilled Fish & Sea Foods
Squid, Octopus & Sardines
Barnacles & Shellfishes
Soups & Stews
Grilled Black Pig
Grilled Chicken (piri-piri)
All the Cheeses! (dozens of types)
All the Chorizos! (dozens of types)
Desserts (1000 ways to combine eggs & sugar)
All kinds of fruits! (if in season)
Sure, all the burgers, fries, pizzas, salads, sandwiches too, but with fresh local ingredients!
Bonus category!
Incredible Wines you can't even buy outside Portugal;
Classics like Porto, Madeira and original Moscatel;
Sangrias with real fruits and actual decent wine;
Skilfully made Cocktails, or dodgy ones with a sea view (can't have both);
Real mountain range Moonshine from untraceable sources;
Fresh Orange Squeeze like you haven't tried before;
Finally, a cold Sagres®️ Mini or Orange Sumol®️ on the hottest of days*.
*(other beer brands, sizes, or Sumol flavours, are for amateurs!)