Portugal’s lesser-visited northern borderlands, which I’m here to explore on a week-long road trip, are said to be the most pious part of the country. In the south, the locals speak of it in reverent ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about wine, travel and lifestyle from a base in France Aug 25, 2025, 09:30am EDT Updated Aug 26, 2025, 04:46pm EDT It’s ...

While most travelers look to Portugal's southern half, like Lisbon and the Algarve, the north of the country is still much of a hidden gem. Take the small town of Chaves, which sits just seven miles ...

Of all the seasons in Portugal, summer is the longest and most beloved, with warm days crowned by burnished sunsets reaching well into the harvest months. In the busy cities and beach towns of the ...