This small country´s coast has long been popular as a holiday mecca, but its interior remains one of Europe’s best-kept secrets. But word of its immense rural charm is starting to spread to travellers all over the world, and it offers some magical motoring possibilies. For instance, the drive through port-wine country from Porto along the banks of the Douro River in the north is without doubt one of the most appealing road-trips imaginable, with many of the region’s famous wine estates now opening their doors for tours and tastings. Also largely undiscovered but definitely worth the effort is the leisurely drive east from Lisbon to Évora, a magnificent city located deep in the heart of the Alentejo region, a land of fertile pastures interspersed with dazzling whitewashed towns and villages.
Read more in Tripatini contributor Auto Europe´s post 8 Excellent Options for an Awesome Autumn Road Trip.
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