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

Bits of flat terrain surrounded by cliffs make one of the most beautiful landscapes in the Azores.

One Portuguese poet described this cape, the westernmost point in mainland Europe, as "where the land ends and the sea begins."

This impressive rupestrian engraving dates back to the Upper Palaeolithic period.

An architectural gem nestled into a promontory overlooking a prehistoric landscape.

This unique architectural wonder is also tied to one of the 20th-century's most renowned writers.

The "Little Ones," show Portugal in full miniature splendor.

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

One man's remarkable private collection of art from around the world.

Europe's oldest still-operational tea farm also boasts a spectacular view.

The corpse bride of Portugal.

This crumbling Portuguese ruin overlooks the populace it once ruled.

Located in the thermoelectric factory that once powered the entire city, this Portuguese museum is shockingly fascinating.

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

An abandoned mine now resembles a post-apocalyptic landscape of derelict buildings and blood-red pools of water.

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

This fairy-tale, neo-Gothic church in the Azores is a world of magical realism.

Elaborately carved to showcase the glorious wealth that the age of exploration brought to the Portuguese empire.

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

A unique seaside cave where Aleister Crowley faked his own death.

This Industrial Age architectural and engineering gem helps visitors and residents alike traverse Lisbon, “The City of Seven Hills.”

Ring the bell to enter a bar that looks equal parts museum and old curiosity shop.

This unreal Portuguese palace looks as though it's made from a pile of different castles.

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