Alentejo

Cork plains, walled hill towns and Roman Évora

Country

Portugal

Landmarks

19

Cities

11

Suggested stay

2–4 days

• 01

  The couvert — bread and olives — is charged; wave it away if you don't want it.

• 02

  Lisbon's tram 28 is jammed by mid-morning; ride it early.

• 03

  Book Sintra's Pena Palace slot in advance and arrive before the coaches.

• 04

  Madeira and the Azores need separate flights; the Azores run an hour behind Lisbon.

• 05

  Atlantic surf has strong rips — swim at beaches with flagged lifeguards.