Great news: after a long hiatus, John is back with another vlog to kickstart your wanderlust! This time, he’s travelling through some of the most incredible destinations in Portugal (along with plenty of lesser-known gems that you probably didn’t know existed). Follow along as John, TourRadar, and Visit Portugal highlight all the reasons why this diverse country has it all… and more!
00:00 Intro
00:40 Pena Palace – Sintra Mountains
01:31 Noah’s Surf House – Santa Cruz
02:04 Óbidos
03:57 Nazaré
05:23 Light House/Big waves surf – Nazaré
06:02 Praia do Norte – Nazaré
06:56 Porto
07:15 Duoro River – Porto
07:55 Sandeman Cellars – Porto
09:33 Livraria Lello – Porto
09:46 São Bento – Porto
09:56 Pastel de Nata at Manteigaria – Porto
10:06 Clerigos Tower – Porto
11:14 Braga
11:26 Cathedral of Braga
11:50 Bom Jesus do Monte – Tenões
11:58 Guimarães
12:34 Universidade de Coimbra
13:10 Pastel de Nata at Pastelaria Briosa – Coimbra
13:37 Botanical Gardens – Coimbra
14:00 Lisbon
14:20 Rua da Bica de Duarte Belo – Lisbon
14:51 Belém Tower – Lisbon
John’s Portugal adventure kicks off at Pena Palace — that magical, rainbow-hued castle you’ve likely seen splashed across your Instagram feed. Apart from the Insta-worthy photo opportunities, there are plenty of good reasons to explore this jaw-dropping attraction: it’s located a short trip from Lisbon, it’s a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and it offers stunning views overlooking the surrounding Sintra mountains.
Next up is a pit stop at Noah Surf House — a boutique hotel in Santa Cruz with epic amenities like a skate park, infinity pool, and ocean-view rooms. After getting his fill of sun, sand, and surf, it’s on to Óbidos for a deep-dive into Portuguese history. From its whitewashed houses to its picturesque cobbled streets and centuries-old castle, John shows us just how easy it is to explore the best of this medieval town on foot.
It’s no secret that Portugal offers fantastic weather year-round, so John heads to the beachside town of Nazaré to soak up some more of that famous Portuguese sunshine before spending a few days in the vibrant city of Porto. In Porto, John gets purposefully lost along the city’s insanely photogenic streets, takes to the waterways on a sightseeing river cruise, and enjoys a taste of the country’s infamous port wine.
If you want to see a side of Portugal that most visitors miss, you have to venture off the well-trodden tourist trail — and John does exactly that in underrated destinations like Braga, Guimarães, and Coimbra (three cities you should definitely add to your Portugal itinerary!). Last but certainly not least, John’s whirlwind trip ends in — you guessed it — the country’s ultra-cool, culture-packed capital of Lisbon!
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