Portugal

The Azores archipelago has spectacular natural beauty, playful wildlife and charming old villages. We check out Sao Miguel, Faial and Pico.

The five star Four Seasons Hotel Ritz Lisbon was built in the late 1950’s when the Portuguese dictatorship decided to show the world that it too could offer first class hospitality. It’s designed to impress with huge crystal chandeliers, marble floors and gilded furniture.

There's never been a better time to stay at the Tivoli Avenida Liberdade as this Grande Dame hotel is still bright and sparkling after an extravagant €15 million refurbishment.

The capital of Portugal, Lisbon, has experienced a renaissance in recent years. Ryan Levitt suggests his 'must-sees' in this 'must-visit' city.

If you go to Lisbon, be sure to weave one of chef Olivier da Costa's four restaurants into your holiday experience. We tried three out of the four and frankly, you can be assured of a gastronomically delightful experience.

Rupert Parker takes a 14-day cruise on Fred Olsen's ship Braemar to visit historic cities in Portugal and Spain such as Lisbon, Seville and the Alhambra palace in Granada, as well as the Spanish enclave of Ceuta on the North African coast.

Forget peace and quiet of the Algarve, Blanco Beach Club in Portimão adds a new dimension to day life and indeed the al fresco night life.

Do you want to experience the beautiful city of Lisbon? Then a Twizy Tour is perfect for you!

Everyone who can should treat themselves, at least once in a lifetime, to a stay at the Six Senses Douro Valley.

Set in sub-tropical gardens, with a sublime view over the Atlantic Ocean, Belmond Reid’s Palace Hotel is for those with a sense of style and a desire for utter luxury and relaxation.