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The 10 prettiest towns in Portugal

By Mary Lussiana

There's more to Portugal than Lisbon and Porto – more than the golden coast of the Algarve and the hippy beach clubs in Comporta. Beyond the big names, there are alluring villages and beautiful towns to seek out – these are our 10 favourites across the country.

1. Carvalhal

This little village sits among the pine forests, rice fields and dunes near Comporta with a wonderful white-sand beach that is the perfect setting for a gallop as the sun sets. Rent a horse from nearby Cavalos na Areia and pick your way over the dunes to the foam-flecked turquoise waters. Alternatively, try the Comporta Beach Club on Praia de Carvalhal and lunch on the freshest oysters with your feet in the sand before winding back through the village past storks nesting on telegraph poles and houses in the characteristic thatch and reed vernacular architecture.

Lindoso in the Peneda do Gerês National Park, one of Portugal ’s greatest natural attractions, is known for its collection of over 50 espigueiros or little granaries. They look like miniature tombs with crosses on the top and are made from granite, raised on columns and slatted for ventilation. The design keeps grain and maize at the right humidity. The village lies in the shadow of a medieval castle that played a part in the Portuguese Restoration wars, due to its position on the Spanish border. Surrounded by wild, dramatic scenery and forest-clad peaks, the park is home to wolves and golden eagles.

By the time you arrive at the 13th-century walls of Marvão, Alentejo ’s most beautiful hamlet, you will already have fallen for its charms. It sits at 862 metres on a majestic escarpment facing Spain , its walls and buttresses indistinguishable from the granite of the mountain it sits on. These walls completely enclose the tiny white-washed houses, cobbled streets and 15th-century churches that make up Marvão. Stop for a few days at the charming little Pousada in the main street and soak up the views from its terrace.

4. Cacela Velha

This tiny village sits on a hill at the eastern end of the beautiful Ria Formosa Natural Park, protected by the ruins of an 18th-century fortress. White-washed houses are trimmed with blue to ward off the devil and topped by intricate chimney pots characteristic of the Algarve – just one of the signs of the long Moorish occupation here. The 16th-century village church was rebuilt after Portugal’s devastating earthquake of 1755, complete with a Renaissance-style portico. Beneath it are golden sands, home to warm lagoons at low tide and probably the best off-the-beaten-path beach in the Algarve.

5. Belmonte

The home of Pedro Álvares Cabral is also known for its strong Jewish connections. Uniquely, it seems to be the only place on the Iberian Peninsula that retained its Jewish heritage and culture, albeit in secret, from the 16th century until the present day. Step into the Belmonte Jewish Museum to learn more. Also worth visiting are the 13th-century castle and the little church of São Tiago with its pleasing Romanesque simplicity. Look out for the beautiful pietà, carved in granite.

6. Amarante

Amarante is one of the hidden gems of northern Portugal, where rows of 17th-century mansions with brightly painted wooden balconies line narrow streets. Next to the 16th-century church of St. Goncalo – a saint who holds a particular place in the heart of the locals for his matchmaking skills – is the Museum of Amadeo de Sousa-Cardoso. One of Portugal’s leading 20th-century artists, Sousa-Cardoso was a native of Amarante, and there is a collection of his Cubist works here. Try the northern Portuguese specialities of duck rice or grilled goat at one of the restaurants that hang over the Tâmega River.

7. Monsanto

Moorish occupied Monsanto was conquered by the first Portuguese King, D. Afonso Henriques. He gave it to the Knights Templar, who rebuilt the ancient Roman castle, now in ruins. Strikingly authentic, Monsanto was, in 1938, voted ‘the most Portuguese village in Portugal’. Little houses are squeezed between vast boulders of granite; gardens seem to sprout from the rock. Cars cannot venture into the village centre – wander up to the castle ruins for the best views and then settle in for lunch at Petiscos and Granitos restaurant and order the typical broad bean and coriander soup.

8. Sortelha

Sortelha sits on a granite outcrop offering mesmerising views over the landscape from the high keep of its 13th-century castle. Just in front of the castle entrance is a 16th-century pillory with an armillary sphere on top. Bizarre looking granite formations surround the village; one is called The Old Woman’s Head due to its likeness. Another is called The Eternal Kiss. Surrounded by its defensive wall, the houses have changed little since Renaissance days providing a time travel feel and a perfect platform for their annual mediaeval fair.

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Alte is a dreamy mix of white-washed houses, cobbled streets and scarlet bougainvillaea. In the heat of summer, refresh with a dip in the Fonte Grande – one of the village's natural springs known for their purity, now river pools. Picnic on the grassy banks or try one of the many cafés, where locals go for snails and a Sagres beer. Alternatively, buy some carob brownies and head for the shade of the small village museum

10. Talesnal

The 27 schist (shale) villages that have – beautifully preserved in the centre of Portugal – are scattered across the countryside with the most crucial cluster in the Lousã Mountains. Historically important, they have been linked by walking trails and deliver a taste of the region's cuisine and crafts. Talesnal is considered the prettiest example, with much loved Ti Lena restaurant at its heart. Try the goat, baked with chestnuts from the surrounding mountains, or stop at one of the village shops for a talasnico, a pastry made with local honey, chestnuts and almonds.

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In just one year, Portugal has risen 15 places in the ranking of the best tourist destinations in the world decided by readers of Condé Nast Traveler, a North American travel magazine. The country moved from 18th place in 2018 to third place this year. The 32nd annual edition of this important ranking had the vote of 600 thousand people. More than half a million tourists, visitors, readers from around the world think Portugal is the best European destination. France, the most visited country on the continent, reports the portal “MSN”, failed, for example, a place in the top 20.

This ranking provides an overview of the most popular destinations at the moment, being reported worldwide, and is considered a bible for travellers. Here are chosen better small towns, and big ones too; best cruise ships, best hotels and restaurants, islands, resorts, spas, trains, airlines and airports from around the world. In addition to “Best Countries in the World in 2019” – it is in this list, the most desired, that Portugal comes in third and the best position in Europe.

In this list, only Indonesia, first, and Thailand, second, surpass us. The World Top Five is completed with Sri Lanka, fourth, and South Africa, fifth. Our country has risen 15 places compared to last year: in 2018 it was 18th. Turismo de Portugal has reacted and pointed out that this vote is made exclusively by readers who rate and share their recent travel experiences in cities, countries, islands, hotels, resorts, spas, ships.

This year, the Portuguese country also scores points in the global top of spas. Vila Vita Parc in Porches, Algarve, was in 3rd place, while Six Senses Douro Valley in Lamego was in 13th position. 

The best islands in the world are the Boracay of the Philippines, the Whitsunday Islands of Australia, the islands of Puerto Rico and the Croatian island of Hvar. Best Spa Destination: Ananda in the Himalayas, Uttarakhand, India. Portugal has two Spas on this list: Vila Vita Parc, in Porches, Algarve, and third, and Six Senses Douro Valley, in Lamego, in 13th.

This year has been fruitful for Portugal in terms of prizes. By June, it had already received 25 World Travel Awards, known as the “Tourism Oscars”. Among the main awards were: “Best European Tourist Destination”, “Best City Break Destination” and “Best Cruise Port” (Lisbon), “Best Island Destination” (Madeira) and “Best Tourism Development Project” ( Paiva Walkways).

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Condé Nast Traveller Chose Portugal As The Best European Destination Of 2019 ♦ Readers of the most famous travel magazine on the planet has placed our country in the top 3 worldwide, with Indonesia and Thailand. It is another important distinction, in a long list of prizes that our country has been accumulating with regard to tourism. What is probably the most famous and reputed travel magazine in the world, Condé Nast Traveler, published Monday, October 7, 2019, of its reader’s favourite destinations? And Portugal is there, as the third best destination in the world – and the best in Europe. Secrets From Portugal brings you this amazing news, and don’t forget to visit Portugal, the third best place to travel.

The 32nd annual edition of this important ranking had the vote of 600 thousand people. More than half a million tourists, visitors, readers from around the world think Portugal is the best European destination. France, the most visited country on the continent, reports the portal “MSN”, failed, for example, a place in the top 20.

This ranking provides an overview of the most popular destinations at the moment, being reported worldwide, and is considered a bible for travellers. Here are chosen better small towns, and big ones too; best cruise ships, best hotels and restaurants, islands, resorts, spas, trains, airlines and airports from around the world. In addition to “Best Countries in the World in 2019” – it is in this list, the most desired, that Portugal comes in third and the best position in Europe.

This year, the Portuguese country also scores points in the global top of spas. Vila Vita Parc in Porches, Algarve, was in 3rd place, while Six Senses Douro Valley in Lamego was in 13th position.

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Why Algarve, Portugal, Should Be on Your Must-Visit List

By Lindsay Lambert Day

If you’ve scrolled through Instagram within the last year or so, then you already know that Portugal is the place to go. It has turned up on more must-visit lists lately than nearly anywhere else. And no wonder—the sun-soaked, western sliver of southern Europe has much to offer: rich culture, beautiful architecture, and a dazzling culinary scene. (Not to mention the well-styled hotels that are the stuff of social media dreams.) While scores of travelers are drawn to the vibrant cities of Lisbon and Porto , would-be visitors should also look to the south—namely, the Algarve region —for an under the radar coastal retreat that’s full of authentic Portuguese pleasures.

Although equal in beauty to neighboring Mediterranean mainstays like Majorca and St.-Tropez , the Algarve is still enjoying relative obscurity—but with glittering new resorts popping up along the coastline, a handful of Michelin-starred restaurants, and a delicious type of wine you won’t find anywhere else, it’s only a matter of time before that’s no longer the case.

What to Do Beaches are the biggest draw, with more than 150 rolling out their wide, golden shores like welcome mats. Many are bordered by craggy rock cliffs and caves for an extra photogenic effect. Falesia and São Rafael beaches, both in Albufeira, see their fair share of sunbathers, and Praia da Amoreira, in Aljezur, is a sweet spot for surfers, thanks to its abundant waves. If you’re searching for that quintessential crescent of Algarvian sand, make your way to Praia da Marinha in Lagoa, one of the Algarve’s most celebrated beaches. But rather than drive right up, arrive via the cliff top walk that starts at Praia do Vale de Centeanes in Carvoeiro, some three-and-a-half miles away. Carvoeiro makes an excellent base for a day of beach hopping: The new oceanfront Tivoli Carvoeiro Algarve Resort opened in April after a major five-star renovation, and its chic spa debuted in June. Head to the resort’s new Skybar to drink in the view as the sun sets over the Atlantic, but not before enjoying Vale de Covo Beach, an otherworldly sight with crystal-clear water, rock cliffs, and an iconic cave.

The Atlantic coast isn't the only place to enjoy the water in the Algarve. Ria Formosa nature park , with its lagoons, sand dunes, islands, marshes, and mudflats, makes for exceptional hiking and spotting wildlife.

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What to Eat and Drink The Algarve is awash in sunshine for nearly 3,000 hours each year. And with cool Atlantic waters lapping at the region’s shores and an eastern mountain border blocking out hot, dry winds from the north, growing conditions for fresh, flavorful fruits, vegetables, and herbs are excellent. The new Anantara Vilamoura resort serves plenty of Algarvian-grown goodness: Guests checking in are welcomed with glasses of sweet carob and shockingly bright orange juice, as well as almonds and figs grown on site. Lunches at the resort’s poolside restaurant Ria begin with plump local olives and tender, herb-marinated carrots, plus bowlfuls of fragrant olive oil and tangy, spiced tomato spread waiting to be mopped up with pillowy homemade bread. And that’s all before the menus arrive. Softball-size oranges are so abundant on the property that attendants at the adults-only pool flit from one lounge chair to the next proffering whole fruits—peeled, if you prefer—to enjoy while soaking up the sun.

Seafood is another of the Algarve’s culinary stars—from clams bathed in oil and garlic to grilled whole line-caught fish to fillets of crisp-skinned sea bass. For that most sought-after of Algarvian treats, octopus, everyone seems to agree that there are only two places to go— Casa do Polvo Tasquinha and Polvo & Companhia , both of which are located in the “octopus capital of the world,” Santa Luzia, roughly 36 miles to the east. To earn bragging rights and to impress even your most intrepid foodie friends, make your way west to Café Correia in Vila do Bispo. There, order up a cold Portuguese Super Bock beer or a glass of vinho verde and a plate of goose barnacles, the area’s prized local delicacy. Called “percebes” by locals, the crustaceans grow on slippery, wave-battered boulders in the ocean, which means they can’t be farmed. Instead, they’re hand-harvested by local fishermen in a dangerous, by-permit-only process. Translation: They’re pricey—but it will be Euros well-spent.

It’s not hard to imagine that the Algarve’s bountiful supply of earthly and aquatic ingredients might have something to do with the fact that there are six Michelin-starred restaurants in the region. In quaint Carvoeiro, chef Rui Silvestre’s Bon Bon is a perfect example. Silvestre’s Atlantic lobster (served with organic egg yolk and imperial caviar) is so fresh, it still tastes like the sea, and his elegant white asparagus—paired with cumin and a São Jorge cheese aged for 24 months—might just make you well up. Although a Michelin-starred restaurant might not be the best place to break out your iPhone, we admit that Bon Bon’s tasting menu (four or six courses, with or without wine pairings) will give you plenty of material to make your friends back home jealous. Starting in September, if you fly TAP to Portugal, your Michelin-starred experience can begin before you even touch down: The airline will serve dishes from five Portuguese Michelin-starred chefs—Silvestre, Henrique Sá Pessoa, José Avillez, Miguel Laffan, and Rui Paula—to give passengers a preview of Portugal’s haute cuisine.

Some 300 to 350 indigenous varieties of grapes grow in Portugal, and as a result, you can toss a cork in any direction and hit a bottle of delicious, locally produced wine. Negra Mole grapes, however, grow exclusively in the Algarve, and they’re used to produce a gentle, drinkable red that hits the palate like a Pinot Noir. For a taste, head to Cabrita Wines in sleepy Silves. The winery, which was founded in 2007 and produces whites, reds, and rosés, offers tastings in a second-floor space that’s replete with polished wood and beautiful vineyard views. Also in your tasting lineup: Moscatel and Arinto—two more wines made from native grapes. Save room in your suitcase, because you’ll want to bring back a bottle or two.

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The World’s Best Restaurants Have Just Been Announced

By Sarah James

The World’s 50 Best Restaurants has just named the world's best restaurants in 2022 at an awards ceremony in London . This year, the top place has gone to Geranium in Copenhagen, helmed by chef and restaurateur Rasmus Kofoed. In the last recognition, Geranium placed second on the prestigious list. Noma , which previously won the top spot, has been moved to the Best of the Best category, alongside previous winners such as Osteria Francescana in Italy, Eleven Madison Park in New York, and Mirazur in France. Central in Lima, Peru won second place, while Disfrutar in Barcelona, Spain rounded out the top three.

Other notable prizes include The Highest New Entry Award. This went to Uliassi in Italy, which debuted at a dizzying number 12 on the list and the Icon Award, which went to Wawira Njiru, a Kenyan social entrepreneur who founded Food for Education, a social enterprise that provides school meals to 40,000 kids per day. The Estrella Damm Chefs’ Choice Award, which is voted for by other chefs on the list, went to chef Jorge Vallejo of Quintonil in Mexico City.

Oysters wrapped in cucumber, topped with spring shoots and snail eggs at Geranium in Copenhagen

Celebrating its 20th birthday this year, The World’s 50 Best Restaurants returned to London, where the list was first dreamed up. Since 2002, a series of panels compiled from global experts have voted for the restaurants they believe deserve a spot on the list. There are a few rules: those on the panel can’t vote for any restaurant they have an economic interest in, and they must have eaten at restaurants that win their votes in the previous 19 months.

What is the best restaurant in the world?

Geranium in Copenhagen was named the best restaurant in the world. The restaurant, which opened in 2007 and is located in a soccer stadium, is overseen by chef Rasmus Kofoed and has been awarded three Michelin stars. Here, guests sit down for a 16-course tasting menu that focuses on hyper-seasonality.

Celery root with smoked cod roe, fermented cream, and caviar at Geranium

Which country has the most best restaurants in the world?

Italy has the most entries in the 2022 list, with six restaurants placing—including Lido 84 (number 8) and Uliassi (number 12). 

Which restaurants made the World’s 50 Best Restaurants list in 2022?

Following number one restaurant Geranium, Central and Disfrutar came in on the 2022 list at number two and number three respectively. Below is the full list, from 50-1. 

50. Singlethread, California 49. Ikoyi, London 48. Leo, Bogotá, Colombia 47. Oteque, Rio de Janeiro 46. Belcanto, Lisbon 45. Narisawa, Tokyo 44. Le Bernardin, New York 43. Boragó, Santiago, Chile 42. Quique Dacosta, Dénia, Spain 41. La Cime, Osaka, Japan 40. Schloss Schauenstein, Fürstenau, Switzerland 39. Sorn, Bangkok 38. Jordnær, Copenhagen 37. Fyn, Cape Town 36. Odette, Singapore 35. The Clove Club, London 34. Hisa Franko, Kobarid, Slovenia 33. Atomix, New York City 32. Mayta, Lima, Peru 31. Arpège, Paris 30. Florilège, Tokyo 29. St Hubertus, Dolomites, Italy 28. Le Clarence, Paris 27. Hof van Cleve, Kruisem, Belgium 26. Restaurant Tim Raue, Berlin 25. Frantzén, Stockholm 24. The Chairman, Hong Kong 23. The Jane, Antwerp, Belgium 22. Septime, Paris 21. Mugaritz, San Sebastian, Spain 20. Den, Tokyo 19. Piazza Duomo, Alba, Italy 18. Alchemist, Copenhagen 17. Nobelhart & Schmutzig, Berlin 16. Elkano, Basque Country, Spain 15. Reale, Castel di Sangro, Italy 14. Don Julio, Buenos Aires 13. Steirereck, Vienna 12. Uliassi, Senigallia, Italy 11. Maido, Lima, Peru 10. Le Calandre, Sarmeola di Rubano, Italy 9. Quintonil, Mexico City 8. Lido 84, Gardone Riviera, Italy 7. A Casa do Porco, São Paulo 6. Asador Etxebarri, Basque Country, Spain 5. Pujol, Mexico City 4. DiverXO, Madrid, Spain 3. Disfrutar, Barcelona, Spain 2. Central, Lima, Peru 1. Geranium, Copenhagen

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The highest ranking restaurants in each continent were given a special mention. The best restaurant in Africa in 2022 is new entry Fyn, in Cape Town—the restaurant ranked at number 37. The best restaurant in Asia came in at number 20—Den, in Tokyo. The best restaurant in North America placed at number five—Mexico City's Pujol . The best restaurant in South America was named as Central in Peru. The best restaurant in Europe and the World's Best Restaurant is Geranium in Copenhagen.

Two restaurants in the U.K. were named on the list. Both are in London—Ikyoi in St. James and The Clove Club in Shoreditch.

New entries to the list include La Cime in Osaka, Japan (number 41) and Sorn in Bangkok (number 39), as well as Jordnær in Copenhagen (number 38). The best restaurant in Africa in 2022, Fyn (number 37), along with Mayta in Peru (number 32), Le Clarence in France (number 28), and Alchemist in Demark (number 18) are also new entries.

The Highest Climber Award—which goes to the restaurant which has risen the most spots in the ranking since the previous list—went to Nobelhart & Schmutzig in Germany (number 17).

The World's Best Pastry Chef Award, meanwhile, was won by Rene Frank, from Coda in Berlin, and the Art of Hospitality Award, went to Atomix in New York City. The World's Best Sommelier Award, a brand new prize for 2022, went to Josep Roca from Best of the Best restaurant El Celler de Can Roca in Spain. 

Dishes from AM par Alexandre Mazzia in France.

The World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2022: 100-51

100. Wing, Hong Kong 99. Flocons de Sel, Megève, France 98. Tantris, Munich, Germany 97. Benu, San Francisco 96. Maní, São Paulo 95. Meta, Singapore 94. Burnt Ends, Singapore 93. Hertog Jan at Botanic Sanctuary, Antwerp, Belgium 92. Indian Accent, New Delhi 91. Oriole, Chicago 90. Wolfgat, Paternoster, South Africa 89. Máximo Bistrot, Mexico City 88. Mishiguene, Buenos Aires 87. Orfali Bros Bistro, Dubai 86. Mikla, Istanbul 85. Raan Jay Fai, Bangkok 84. Gimlet at Cavendish House, Melbourne, Australia 83. El Chato, Bogotá, Colombia 82. Sézanne, Tokyo 81. Brat, London 80. AM par Alexandre Mazzia, Marseille, France 79. Estela, New York 78. Lasai, Rio de Janeiro 77. Table by Bruno Verjus, Paris 76. Neighborhood, Hong Kong 75. Samrub Samrub Thai, Bangkok 74. Blue Hill at Stone Barns, Pocantico Hills, New York 73. Kol, London 72. Atelier Crenn, San Francisco 71. Mingles, Seoul, South Korea 70. Zén, Singapore 69. Cosme, New York 68. Kjolle, Lima, Peru 67. Evvai, São Paulo 66. Sühring, Bangkok 65. Le Du, Bangkok 64. Fu He Hui, Shanghai, China 63. Chef's Table at Brooklyn Fare, New York 62. Ernst, Berlin 61. La Grenouillère, La Madelaine–sous–Montreuil, France 60. Rosetta, Mexico City 59. Sazenka, Tokyo 58. Alléno Paris au Pavillon Ledoyen, Paris 57. Trèsind Studio, Dubai 56. La Colombe, Cape Town 55. Azurmendi, Larrabetzu, Spain 54. Lyle's, London 53. D.O.M., São Paulo 52. Sud 777, Mexico City 51. Alcalde, Guadalajara, Mexico

Meanwhile, a few of the individual awards for 2022 previously announced include the Flor de Caña Sustainable Restaurant Award, which went to Aponiente in Cádiz, Spain. Chef Leonor Espinosa, at the helm of Leo in Bogotá, Colombia has been named the World’s Best Female Chef, while restaurant AM par Alexandre Mazzia in Marseille has been awarded the American Express One To Watch Award.

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