JETTING off to a luxury pad in Portugal is a summer treat for the footie crowd and their WAGs.

The little-known Portugese island of Porto Santo is home to one of Europe’s finest beaches.

I WASN'T drowning. I wasn't even swimming. But my whole life flashed before me.

Off the coast of North Africa is an island bathed in tropical heat and a hotel of timeless elegance.

Picturesque and mild with an infectious laid-back quality and a rich history, Portugal’s premier city Lisbon appears to have it all. Put it to the long-weekend test, You won't be disappointed.

FALL in love with the city and its castles and aquariums...

HIKING offers a great chance to hone a skill, learn something new or see some amazing natural or man-made sights. Pick out one of the best themed walking holidays within easy reach.

The remote Douro valley in Portugal still feels untouched by tourism. Oliver Bennett takes a walking tour through the vineyards and tastes some freshly-bottled port.

You don't have to be rich or famous to enjoy the stylish Portuguese resort of Cascais-Estoril. Enjoy the delights of this fabled 'Coast of Kings'...

Portugal’s finest beach has more than enough to keep children of all ages happy. Get seduced by the stunning sands of Praia Da Falesia.