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Green valleys in Portugal’s far north. Vineyards, granite villages and historic towns such as Braga, Guimarães and Ponte de Lima, with Atlantic beaches along the coast. About 1 h by car to Porto airport. The greenest and rainiest part of the country, and one of the most authentic.

Portugal’s second city, on the Douro river. Granite streets, river views and the port lodges of Gaia, with Atlantic beaches at Foz and Matosinhos a short ride away. Own international airport. About 3 h to Lisbon by train. A strong local culture and a slower rhythm than the capital.

Terraced vineyards and wide open highlands. The wine estates and river towns of the Douro Valley, and the remote, unspoilt landscapes of Trás-os-Montes towards Spain. About 1 h 30 to 2 h by car from Porto. Very rural: hot summers, cold winters, and a car is essential.

Canals, a university city and long beaches. Aveiro’s lagoon and colourful canals, historic Coimbra and its university, and relaxed beaches such as Costa Nova. About 1 h to Porto and 2 h to Lisbon by train. Calm and practical, with an easy pace of life.

Mountains, stone villages and space. The Serra da Estrela, mainland Portugal’s highest mountains, and historic towns such as Viseu, Guarda and Castelo Branco. About 2 h 30 to 3 h by car from Lisbon or Porto. Ideal for space and nature; plan for distances and winter weather.

Medieval towns and big Atlantic waves. Walled Óbidos, the spa town of Caldas da Rainha and the famous waves of Nazaré, with quiet beach villages in between. About 1 h to Lisbon by car from Óbidos. Popular with buyers who want space, the sea and a calmer pace.

Farmland and river towns along the Tagus. Santarém, Tomar and the open plains of the Tagus valley, known for wine, horses and traditional quintas. About 1 h by car from Lisbon. Countryside living within easy reach of the capital.

The capital, its hills and its coast. Historic neighbourhoods such as Estrela and Príncipe Real, Sintra’s palaces and forests, Ericeira’s surf, and seaside Cascais with its international schools. The airport is in the city. Cascais and Sintra are about 30 to 40 min away. The widest choice of homes, to rent or to buy.

Rice fields, dunes and wild beaches. The Arrábida hills and Setúbal across the river from Lisbon, and the low-rise villages and empty beaches of Comporta and Melides. About 45 min to 1 h 15 min to Lisbon by car. Ideal for a second home or a quieter life by the sea.

Rolling plains, cork oaks and white towns. Évora’s historic centre, vineyards, olive groves and wide open countryside, with a quiet stretch of Atlantic coast to the south-west. About 1 h 30 min from Lisbon to Évora. Very hot summers and a slow rhythm: perfect for space and calm.

Long sunny seasons on the southern coast. Cliffs and coves in the west, sandy beaches and marinas in the centre, golf and an established international community. Faro airport. About 2 h 30 min to Lisbon by car. Year-round life, not only summer: plan where you live with that in mind.

Mild weather all year in the Atlantic. A green, mountainous island with the city of Funchal, levada walks along the hills and a growing international community. About 1 h 45 min flight from Lisbon. Island life: check flights and how often you’ll travel.

Volcanic islands in the mid-Atlantic. Nine islands of crater lakes, hot springs and whale watching, with Ponta Delgada on São Miguel as the main hub. About 2 h 30 min flight from Lisbon. Remote and unspoilt, and the weather changes quickly.