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Portugal

Lisbon is having its longest moment — pastel tiles, tram rides, Atlantic oysters, and fado that makes grown men cry. Crime is low, food is absurdly good, and the Alentejo countryside and Algarve beaches are a two-hour drive from Chiado. Learn to say obrigado; everyone will like you more.

Where to stay

Palu00e1cio Belmonte

A 15th-century Alfama palace with azulejo tiles predating the 1755 earthquake u2014 and the best rooftop silhouette of Su00e3o Jorge Castle.

Four Seasons Hotel Ritz Lisbon

The grande dame: terrazzo, tapestries, and an outdoor jogging track on the roof for the ambitious.

Santiago de Alfama

Nineteen rooms in a restored medieval mansion, tucked into Alfama's tangled lanes.

Last verified: 2026-04-16 · Advisory from State Dept: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/travel-advisories/portugal.html
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