Portugal Action & adventure, Aircraft, Castles & palaces, Coastal + Island & reefs pictures

• Europe
• World

Home of Vasco da Gama, port wine and a European tea plantation, this country on the Iberian Peninsula is renowned for its historic cities and Atlantic islands.

Lounge on the golden sands of this cliff-enclosed beach and take a boat over to the much-photographed Benagil sea cave, famous for its open dome ceiling.

Check out an old lighthouse and peer out across Atlantic Ocean to the Berlengas Islands from this rugged cape on the westernmost point of Peniche.

See the magnificent rock formation, said to resemble a bear, which gives this beautiful and unspoiled sandy beach its name.

Climb down the elegant staircase to this hidden bay at the base of colorful cliffs and enjoy the spectacular natural views. 

Check out this historic lighthouse, descend the steps to the beach and take a boat tour of the sea stacks and arches.

Check out this historic lighthouse, descend the steps to the beach and take a boat tour of the sea stacks and arches.

Check out this historic lighthouse, descend the steps to the beach and take a boat tour of the sea stacks and arches.

See the magnificent rock formation, said to resemble a bear, which gives this beautiful and unspoiled sandy beach its name.

Marvel at the stunning red and yellow cliffs of the Golden Coast and swim to the stacks in the calm ocean.

Lisbon constructed a fortification along a waterway to defend its riches. Now access the structure from the shore for lovely views. 

Check out an old lighthouse and peer out across Atlantic Ocean to the Berlengas Islands from this rugged cape on the westernmost point of Peniche.

Check out this historic lighthouse, descend the steps to the beach and take a boat tour of the sea stacks and arches.

Take a tour of the museum and admire the architecture of the convent and lighthouse on the Land’s End of Europe.

Learn about pirates, shipwrecks and birdlife on this island capped with a 17th-century fort or go on a diving tour and experience the vivid underwater world.

Bring your camera to photograph this striking beach, which is dotted with large, eye-catching rocks that provide shade and shelter, and harbor several caves. 

Visit this dream-like island, home to lush vegetation, charming towns, haunting volcanic rock formations and mist-covered mountains. 

Learn about pirates, shipwrecks and birdlife on this island capped with a 17th-century fort or go on a diving tour and experience the vivid underwater world.

Like romantic elevated areas in other European cities, hilly Lisbon has a raised area offering mesmerizing views of the city, the river and the surroundings.

Learn about pirates, shipwrecks and birdlife on this island capped with a 17th-century fort or go on a diving tour and experience the vivid underwater world.