It’s no secret that Catarina loves Lisbon and believes everyone should visit there at least once in their lives. But while Portugal’s capital is a shiny gem that attracts travelers from all over the world, there are tons of beautiful places nearby that shouldn’t be overlooked.

In this episode of A Portuguese Affair, Caterina invites you to venture outside Lisbon and sample all that there is on offer just outside of Lisbon - from medieval towns and historic fishing villages, to pristine beaches and even the place where Ian Fleming was inspired to create the one and only James Bond.

So do what the locals do and explore all the cool and interesting and unexpected places that are just a short drive away. They're only going to make you fall in love with Portugal even more.

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