Atlantic coastlines, tiled cities, and volcanic islands

Portugal

Portugal punches absurdly above its weight — from Lisbon's pastel hills and Porto's wine cellars, to the dramatic Algarve cliffs, the green volcanic Azores, and the surf towns of the west coast. Add some of Europe's best food, friendly locals, and prices that still beat Spain, France, and Italy, and you've got one of the continent's most rewarding destinations.