TRIPS TO PORTUGAL

As well as a series of temporary exhibitions, the Berardo Collection Museum is home to a permanent collection of contemporary art including celebrated works by the likes of Picasso, Dali and Warhol. It's a real Lisbon must see, and best of all, admission is free! Feeling hungry after all that culture? Stop for refreshments at the nearby Fábrica de Pastéis de Belém, home of the legendary Portuguese custard tart.

Squeeze into tram 28 as it rattles up the streets of Lisbon overflowing with visitors snapping photos of the quintessential occasion; it may be a typically tourist activity but it’s certainly not one to miss. For less than 3 euros riders are given a tour of the city’s finest corners, rolling through areas like Graca, Alfama, and Baixa. The yellow Remodelado trams have been weaving through Lisbon since the 1930’s, standing as a testament to the Portuguese mentality that they are still in use and not caged up in a museum.

As a city famous for its wine, it’s only right to swing by the Porto Wine Museum. With Port Wine being one of the most celebrated products of Porto, learn about its history, production and commercialisation at this fascinating museum. The Porto Wine Museum is located in an 18th century warehouse right on the Douro River.

Part storytelling experience, part art gallery, part open air museum, ‘Cascais through Art’ has revitalised Bairro da Torre, and has fast become one of Lisbon’s most intriguing tourist attractions. The people behind the movement work exclusively with young, local artists, who dress up the grey, damaged buildings with bursts of colour, expression, and positivity. Through art they tell their personal stories, as well as cultural representations of their area.

Portugal’s west coast is one of the best spots in Europe to find perfect surfing conditions for all abilities, and has so many golden beaches that overcrowding never becomes a problem. No matter your skill level, you'll be mastering the waves in no time. If want to hit the waves in a different way, Stand Up Paddle Boarding, or SUP might be for you.