Portugal is no longer the Iberian Peninsula's best-kept top secret; it's fairly easy to run away the crowds. Cities with ancient and Contemporary Attractions, Rich Medieval Villages, Antique Castles, Romantic Palaces, and a Rich Architectural and Archaeological Tradition.

Built on hills, Lisbon is a stunning city of narrow steep winding streets and extraordinary old architecture. Stroll among shops and museums, and enjoy very well street side dining.

Oporto is the colorful houses with quaint shops and restaurants in the Ribeira spot are what many people picture when they think of Oporto. Old churches and squares add to the magnetism.

The seashore resort of Albufeira is set along a bay with white house’s gracing the cliff sides and a long enlarge of beach that can get quite busy during the summer months.

Funchal is situated on Madeira's south coast, Funchal is built on slopes. Precipitous streets lead up the hills past white washed houses and shops for magnificent views out over the ocean.

In the mountains outside of Lisbon is the beautiful town of Sintra, absolute with a palace and nearby castles. Restaurants and shops provide mostly to daylight hours trippers from Lisbon.

Lagos is a mix of old fishing village and contemporary resort town where conventional occupations still exist alongside the tourist infrastructure that has developed here.

A favorite of Portugal attractions is the Gulbenkian Museum which displays an implausible private collection of ancient paintings, Middle Eastern art and Egyptian sculptures. This magnetism is free to all visitors on Sunday as are many other Lisbon museums.

If looking for things to do in Portugal that consist of seas side activities head south to the very appealing Algarve region where Portugal’s best beaches are found. Comprised of three different cities as well as many quaint towns and villages, this area of Portugal skirts on the border of the Atlantic and provides endless distraction.