The Azores, an archipelago in the North Atlantic Ocean and an autonomous region of Portugal, are renowned for their stunning volcanic landscapes, lush greenery, and unique biodiversity. Comprising nine islands, they offer dramatic cliffs, crater lakes, and geothermal hot springs, making them a paradise for nature lovers and adventure seekers. Rich in maritime history and charming coastal towns, the Azores are a tranquil escape with a blend of cultural heritage and breathtaking scenery.

Sintra is a town near Lisbon in Portugal, famous for at least six extraordinary, very different in style palaces and castles, most of them with adjacent gardens.

The Pena National Palace (Palácio da Pena) is a work of 19th century Romanticism, mixing Egyptian, Moorish, Gothic and Renaissance elements.

Quinta da Regaleira is a unique artistic palace with caves, lakes, underground passageways, and mystical initiation well, resembling un underground tower.

The Moorish Castle (Castelo dos Mouros) was used by the Moors in the 9th century, when they occupied the area.

Sintra National Palace (Palácio Nacional de Sintra) is a Royal Palace in the city center, built in the early 15th century.

The Palace of Monserrate (​​Palácio de Monserrate) is an example of mid-19th century eclecticism, combining neo-Gothicism with Arab and India architectural elements. Monserrate is renowned for its gardens, with thousands of exotic species from all over the world.

Queluz National Palace (Palácio Nacional de Queluz) is an 18th-century palace and gardens which served as a royal residence for a century. The palace has been called "Versailles of Portugal".

Evora is one of the best preserved medieval towns in Portugal, rich with architectural styles and historic monuments, narrow winding lanes and picturesque squares. In the historic center stands the ancient Roman Temple of Évora (Temple of Diana). After the Romans, the city was held by the Visigoths and the Moors, until the Portuguese reestablished their power in the 12th century. The gothic Cathedral of Évora was established in the 12th century and gradually expanded over the next two centuries. The Igreja de São Francisco, built in Gothic and Baroque architecture, is famous with its Chapel of Bones with bones of thousands of people to illustrate the transitory nature of life. Almendres Cromlech is a prehistoric monument of megaliths, nearby Evora, from around 6000 BCE.

The Historic Center of Evora is on the UNESCO WORLD Heritage List.