A Portuguese Holiday

White-washed buildings outlined with a gold or royal blue strip distinguish the architecture in Alentejo. Shown is the main house of Torre de Palma, a converted wine estate dating back to the 14th century.

Tucked away at the foothills of the medieval village Monsaraz in Alentejo, São Lourenço do Barrocal is a preserved 780-acre estate that was previously a working farm.

Each farmhouse room at São Lourencço do Barrocal boasts subtle countryside charm.

The original structure that houses São Lourenço do Barrocal's restaurant and artisan gift shop

São Lourenço do Barrocal's gift shop, featuring artisan goods, accessories and homewares

Near the border of Spain, Monsaraz is a quaint hilltop village

White-washed facades in Monsaraz

Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Lagoa is a Renaissance-style church in Monsaraz dating back to the 16th century.

View overlooking the foothills of Monsaraz and Lake Alqueva

A former monastery and passion-project of King Ferdinad II, Palacio Pena is one of the most popular sites in Sintra due to its gorgeous Moorish architecture.

Santa Luzia boasts beautiful views overlooking the rooftops of the historic Alfama district. On a sunny day you can see the Ponte 25 de Abril's impressive suspension bridge.

A hideaway in Lisbon's historic neighborhood of Alfama, the charming, 19th-century Palacete Chafariz D’El Rei has been beautifully restored.