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See. Pena National Palace Beautiful example of pseudo-Moorish Romantic architecture, with royal apartments and a huge park. Moorish Castle↗ Ruins of a 10th-century castle with stunning views from 400m above sea level. Praia das Maçãs A calm seaside resort with a saltwater pool, sports facilities, and a children's playground.

Eat. Cyntia Taste marvelous codfish dishes like Bacalhau à brás or Bacalhau à grelha. Dom Pipas Enjoy delicious local dishes and daily specials at decent prices. Lab by Sergi Arola Michelin-starred Mediterranean restaurant with three tasting menus and golf course views.

Stay. Sintra Marmòris Palace A luxury mansion surrounded by gardens in the heart of Sintra. Oh Casa Sintra A townhouse with rooms within walking distance of the historic center. Tivoli Palacio de Seteais Hotel Magnificent example of 18th-century architecture.

The GuardianOct 18, 2026

‘We hang on to summer a little longer here’: five of the best places for autumn sun in Europe and Turkey

If you’re looking for a last blast of summer, these sunny resorts offer quiet beaches but enough life to stave off the end-of-season blues A Kalkan sunset is always a beautiful thing – the horseshoe-shaped bay deepening to azure blue against an apricot-rose sky – but, in October, when the light is low and the sun drops early, it’s almost transcendentally lovely. In some Turkish resorts, you’d b…

18 things in this story
  • Moorish CastleSightCastle with hewn stairs in Sintra.
  • National Palace of PenaSightFairytale palace with vibrant burgundy-and-yellow facade.
  • Elsewhere
  • KaputasSightKalkan, TurkeyGlittering beach sandwiched into a triangular gap.
  • BezirganNeighborhoodKalkan, TurkeyMountain village, former summer retreat for Kalkan residents.
  • Pirha Köy SofrasıRestaurantBezirgan, TurkeyServes traditional manti and kofte.
  • Lycian WayTrailBezirgan, TurkeyWeaves through Bezirgan village past Ottoman-era grain stores.
  • Fountain Terrace Cocktail BarRestaurantKalkan, TurkeyPopular spot on a roof terrace.
  • Merkez CafeRestaurantKalkan, TurkeyKalkan institution since the early 1990s for people-watching.
  • Blue MarlinRestaurantKalkan, TurkeyTucked away beneath the Pirat hotel, serves meze.
  • White HouseHotelKalkan, TurkeyOffers double rooms with breakfast.
  • Los TarahisRestaurantAgua Amarga, SpainTraditional chiringuito on the beach serving seafood.
  • Cabo de Gata nature reserveSightAgua Amarga, SpainInland reserve with winding ramblas and abandoned goldmines.
  • Hotel Las CalasHotelAgua Amarga, SpainOffers double rooms.
  • Casa VelaHotelCascais, PortugalSpacious sidestreet bolthole with a tropical garden sauna.
  • Casa das Histórias Paula RegoMuseumCascais, PortugalPyramid-shaped museum featuring works by Paula Rego.
  • Praia do GuinchoSightCascais, PortugalGlorious dune-backed beach battered by winds.
  • UliassiRestaurantSenigallia, ItalyThree Michelin stars, ambitious local cuisine.
  • Madonnina del PescatoreRestaurantSenigallia, ItalyTwo Michelin stars, ambitious local cuisine.
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Condé Nast TravelerSep 1

How We Pulled It Off: A Monastery Wedding With Drag Queens in Sintra, Portugal

Two grooms explain how they found a fado performer, flamenco dancers, and drag queens for their 100-guest celebration in the magical Portuguese town.

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  • Penha Longa ResortHotelResort in Sintra with contemporary conveniences and event spaces.
  • Casa Dos PenedosSightCharming pink mansion used for welcome dinner.
  • Nuncio GardensSight16th-century garden near monastery with ivy-covered walls.
  • Sala Dos ArcosSightDramatic space with a ceiling comprised entirely of archways.
  • Salão NobreSightSoaring salon with wall-to-wall carvings and carved-wood fireplace.
  • Atelier DecorellePlaceFlorist for the wedding.
  • Rental Co.PlaceOur shared passion for fine props and furniture, exclusive pieces and décor, gold standard organization and execution,…
  • Rueda FlamencaPlaceFlamenco dancers who performed.
  • Manel FerreiraPlaceMusician who performed fado.
  • Pride TalentPlacePride Talent offers premium entertainment for gay weddings, same-sex marriages and LGBTQ+ events in the UK.
  • Your JukeboxPlaceDJ for the dancing portion of the evening.
  • Elsewhere
  • Matthew Oliver WeddingsPlaceLondon, United KingdomLondon-based firm specializing in European destination celebrations.
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Condé Nast TravelerOct 17, 2025

The Best Airbnbs in Portugal, From Lisbon to the Douro Valley

Here's where to base yourself while discovering Portugal's vast medley of landscapes.

5 things in this story
  • Sintra MountainsSightMountains offering ocean views from a villa.
  • Elsewhere
  • Baixa districtHostelLisbon, PortugalHistoric district with award-winning architectural project.
  • Praia de FaroFerry terminalFaro, PortugalBeach famed for beautiful coastline, watersports.
  • Arrábida natural parkNature reserveSetúbal, PortugalNatural park for hiking near Setúbal.
  • Tagus RiverPublic artworkLisbon, PortugalRiver across from Lisbon with windmill views.
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