Explore Portugal's fun side with these offbeat attractions
What's the story
Portugal is a fascinating combination of panoramic vistas and fun excursions, which makes it a must-travel destination on the list of many. And while there are many tourist attractions that your tour guide will take you to, the country is home to many offbeat experiences that will have you uncover its lesser-known side. Let's explore a few of them today.
#1
Benagil Sea Cave
Benagil Sea Cave features a massive hole at the top, allowing sunlight to pierce through and enhance your beach experience. This opening formed due to the erosion of the limestone caused by rainfall over time. The area at the top is fenced off, but visitors can still catch a glimpse of the beach below, making it possible for beachgoers to enjoy sunlight from above.
#2
Chapel of St. Maria Adelaide
The Chapel of St. Maria Adelaide houses the incorrupt corpse of Maria Adelaide, who was born back in 1835 and was later buried when she died of a disease. When the land that she was buried inside was sold, her coffin was retained. Shockingly, it is believed that even after decades, her clothes were intact and she smelled of roses.
#3
Oceanario De Lisboa
Oceanario De Lisboa is a mammoth aquarium in Portugal and houses over 8,000 distinct marine creatures. From sharks and colorful coral reefs to sea otters and rays, you can see them all closely. The destination also offers guided tours, the ticket prices of which are quite affordable. Overall, it is a fun place for kids and marine enthusiasts.
#4
Furnas Lake
Furnas Lake is the perfect destination for those seeking a bit of thrill in their vacation. Here, you can go canoeing and capture some incredibly stunning views of bamboo and redwood forests, meadows, and jungle vines. If forests don't interest you, you can ride a bike around along the lake as it is an eight-kilometer-long track.