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An ancient tomb that still stands in Portugal.

A deer-headed statue that brings together a 12th-century legend and big wave surfing.

One of the few places in Portugal where the Celtic ritual of wearing large wooden masks is still practiced.

This glass skywalk offers vertiginous views down the volcanic cliffs to the beach below.

Nestled in the mountains of Portugal is a tiny village made almost entirely of schist.

These small, triangular, colorful houses are a staple of Madeira Island.

Rainwater transformed this old quarry into a peaceful pond you won't find in most tourist books.

Portugal’s highest lighthouse has one of the most impressive focal planes in the world.

You can cross from one country to another in a single hop on this little bridge.

The extravagance of Portugal’s "Pink Palace" resulted in a noble title being awarded to its owner.

This abandoned five-star hotel is now a five-star urban exploration destination.

Dead weights honor the dead of Portugal's fishing industry.

Local lore says the devil built this beautiful medieval bridge to help a fleeing bandit.

In Portugal, a secluded stretch of untouched natural beauty hides at the bottom of a steep hill.

Picturesque intersection of witchcraft and ancient Christianity.

This restored Portuguese cafe may well be the most beautiful place in the world to grab a Big Mac.

This gaping hole in the middle of a remote mountain lake looks like a portal to another dimension.

Perhaps the most spectacular grotto along the Algarve coastline.

This small chapel is built of human bones and decorated with a golden skeleton.

Houses are tucked between, on, and underneath giant boulders.

A 16th century chapel decorated with bones, skulls, and entire bodies hanging from the wall.

One of the most beautiful bookstores in the world hides a neo-Gothic interior behind an art nouveau facade.

Hidden beneath a beautiful overlook you’ll find the history of the city depicted in comic strip format next to a pay toilet.

This charming candle shop has been in business since 1789.