Portugal in spring
Ten days from Lisbon up the Douro and down to the Algarve coast. Testing a change to the Intro to this trip - by Doug
Four days in Lisbon
We based ourselves in Alfama and walked everywhere, up and down the hills.
The tram was fun once; after that, our legs were faster.
Sintra hills loop
A forest loop past palaces and a Moorish castle wall.
Misty at the top, sunny by lunch.
Douro wine road
Terraced vineyards on every bend of the river road.
Two quintas, one long lunch.
Seven Hanging Valleys trail
Cliff-top path between sandstone coves.
Bring more water than you think.
