1. Braga
Europe’s “emerging destination,” with the majestic Bom Jesus overlooking the city from its tiled staircase-stairway .
2. Caldas da Rainha
Called Portugal’s “ceramics capital,” with nine museums celebrating pottery, folk art, and even unique “cavacas” sweets
3. Tomar
Home to the awe‑inspiring Convent of Christ—associated with the Knights Templar—and situated on the pilgrims’ Camino
4. Monsanto & Sabugueiro
Lesser‑known villages: Monsanto perches among boulders, and Sabugueiro is the highest village in Serra da Estrela—perfect for hiking and authenticity
5. Aveiro
Nicknamed “Venice of Portugal”—ride the barquitos moliceiros through Art Nouveau canals, and don’t miss the local ovos moles sweets
Portugal Magik Highlight
Take a private tour from Lisbon (5, 7, or 10 days) including Sintra’s jewel-like palaces, Fátima, and chocolate stops in Tomar—tailored by their concierge service portugal-magik.com
Gonzalo
Founder/Owner of The Lisbon Guide, one of the major blog references in Portugal, established in 2014 and receiving every year 250.000 visitors from all over the world, looking to provide the best experiences in Portugal. In partnership with Portugal Magik for all private tours and transfers across Portugal, Gonzalo loves a good seafood meal at Monte Mar Cascais, and all from Michelin Chef Avillez. Favorite Hotel in Lisbon/Portugal, Penha Longa Resort by Ritz Carlton.
For over 15 years, Gonzalo have been helping thousands of travelers yearly to plan a perfect trip to Portugal. Based in Lisbon/Cascais and working in this field for over 20 years, with multiple ongoing projects. Also an avid TripAdvisor user level 6 with more than 300.000 readers worldwide.
Many years working also as a Private Guide of Lisbon, Sintra, Fatima, Porto, Douro Valley, Evora, and other locations in Portugal.
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