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Where to Play and Stay in Portugal: Cascais and Sintra
Welcome to Portugal’s Riviera, the former playground of nobility that’s still the most expensive postal code in the country. Luckily, Cascais remains an affordable luxury getaway for Canadian families, especially in the spring and fall when the weather is perfect, and there are fewer visitors. See The beautiful beaches of
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Where to Play and Stay in Portugal: Sagres
The Algarve comes from an Arabic phrase that means “the West” and the most southwesterly point of Europe is here, near the town of Sagres, 327 km south of Lisbon. Set in a windswept landscape with miles of sunny beaches in Sao Vicente National Park, Sagres is perfect for active families
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Where to Play and Stay in Portugal: Lisbon
Think of Lisbon as San Francisco’s older, cooler cousin. It has seven hills ringing a historic harbour, painted streetcars, seafood you’ll long for after you leave and a history that stretches back more than a thousand years. See In a crowded restaurant in Lisbon, as the lights in the stuccoed
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