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Now, I know, that\u2019s a pretty mean feat to say but there are so many places in Portugal that are so diverse and totally unique. Honestly, with all the stunning cobbled streets in\u00a0Porto. the dramatic\u00a0Coastune near Lagos and the\u00a0places of Sintra (to name a few), you really will be spoilt for choice. And you know what, that was the hardest thing I realised before our very first trip\u2026 there\u2019s just so many incredibly beautiful and best places in Portugal to explore. This is why I wanted to share with you a few of my top pics on the best places in Portugal to visit this year. Some are cities, others are hikes, whilst some are Portugal&#8217;s gorgeous island Whatever they are, I\u2019m almost certain there\u2019ll be a few that catch your eye. Take a look below at some of the best places in Portugal to visit this year. You\u2019re gonna have the most amazing time exploring Portugal!\u00a0 1.) Porto Porto is still one of my favourite cities and best places in Portugal to visit for a city break.\u00a0Famous for its colourful houses, historic bridges and that fortified wine *slurp*, the coastal town of Porto is a proper lovely place to spend a long weekend. Once here,&nbsp; head to Torre dos Clerigos to climb the Baroque tower and enjoy 360 views of the city before exploring the cobbled streets of Ribeira (downtown Porto) and enjoy sangria aside the Douro River. Oh, and don\u2019t forget to visit&nbsp;Livraria Lello, one of my favourite bookshops in all the world! If you want to explore some of the stunning buildings in the city, pop over to the&nbsp;Church of Saint Ildefonso or even the&nbsp;Chapel of Souls. Plus, If you\u2019re here in June, get tickets to Primavera Festival, the countries famous music festival that it shares with Barcelona. Oh, and if you fancy a lovely beach, head further down the coast to\u00a0Costa Nova (60-minutes away). It has an incredible beach and some of the most picturesque houses. 2.) Douro Valley Located in the north of Portugal the Douro Valley runs from the city of Puerto\u00a0across to the eastern border. Now, the valley has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site since 2001 and it\u2019s easy to see why. It\u2019s one of the best places in Portugal for great quality wines. Once here, make sure to visit\u00a0Quinta da Pacheca, Winery, explore\u00a0Quinta das Carvalhas and\u00a0Quinta do Seixo. Just make sure to have a designated driver. 3.) Madeira For the longest time, I\u2019d never really thought of visiting Madeira but finally, last year, we made the trip. Boy, was I wrong to wait so long! The island is stunning. Madeira really is one of the best places in Portugal to explore even though it\u2019s a little away from the mainland itself. Once here, make sure to explore&nbsp;Camara De Lobos, ride a&nbsp;Monte sledge and watch the sunset from&nbsp;Maktub in Paul do Mar. If you fancy a hike, pop over to&nbsp;Ribeiro Frio Natural Park or&nbsp;Pico do Areeiro that are just stunning. Oh, and don\u2019t forget to take the ferry over to&nbsp;Porto Santo Island too! It\u2019s a world apart in how it looks (compared with Madeira). 4.) Lisbon Portugal&#8217;s hilly Capital is brimming with ancient ruins, yummy restaurants and a whole lotta gorgeous streets to wander down. Head to S\u00e3o Jorge Castle to explore the palace ruins before taking the tram from Bairro Alto to Bel\u00e9m to explore the coloured, winding, streets. While in town make sure you go to&nbsp;Prego na Peixaria&nbsp;for lunch, they serve the best fish sandwiches. That being said, if you love a little spice, make sure to have to Piri Piri chicken whilst in the city. Now, there are so many amazing and best places in Portugal to explore right within Lisbon itself. For me, one of my favourites has to be the neighbourhood of&nbsp;Alfama. Not only is it the oldest in the city, but it also has so many incredible winding streets to discover. Oh, and don\u2019t forget to ride the traditional trams that roam the city (tram 28 is one of the best). 5.) The Alentejo Region Picture rolling vineyards, wide open green planes and the sunkissed trails, the Alentejo region is one of the best places in Portugal to explore if you\u2019re in the south. Make sure to see the&nbsp;Roman ruins of S\u00e3o Cucufate, explore the&nbsp;Ducal Palace of Vila Vi\u00e7osa and the&nbsp;Convent of Chagas. Plus, don\u2019t forget to explore the stunning hilltop town of&nbsp;Marv\u00e3o (and its castle). Honestly, Imagine crumbly houses, little craft shops and loads of yummy dishes and this is what the Alentejo region is like. I almost guarantee that you\u2019ll be eating mountains of cheese, wine and a massive bowl of&nbsp;Caldo Verde. 6.) Obidos Obidos is a fortified town home to a&nbsp; historic medieval castle, quaint cobbled streets and picturesque artist houses that are well worth seeing. It really is one of the best places in Portugal to visit for a more relaxing time away from the cities as the pace of life is much slower here. Once you\u2019ve arrived, be sure you head down to Lagoa de \u00d3bidos, a coastal lagoon where kitesurfing and windsurfing are popular sports.\u00a0Oh, and make sure to visit\u00a0Obidos Castle too! 7.)\u00a0Mateus Palace Often thought of as one of the best places in Portugal to see Baroque architecture, Mateus Palace is a stunning place to visit. Around a 90-minute drive from Porto, Mateus Palace\u00a0is a great place to visit for a day trip further inland. Once inside you\u2019ll be able to take a guided tour around the house, chapel and wander on your own around the gardens. It really is a special place. 8.) The Algarve Right in the south of Portugal, I\u2019m pretty ashamed to say that my first ever visit to the\u00a0Algarve\u00a0was only last year. What a mistake that was! Located on the Portuguese coastline, the Algarve is a beautiful region with lots of soft sand beaches and [&hellip;]"}