Beyond Lisbon and Porto, there are many small historic towns worth adding to your Portugal itinerary, but not all of them are known for their royal hot springs. With a name that translates ...

The Costa de Prata on Portugal’s west coast, stretching roughly from Lisbon to Porto, appeals with its quality of life and windswept beaches. It’s also home to some winning restaurants and hotels.

to offerings along the Silver Coast such as West Cliffs (opening photo), Royal Obidos and Praia D’El Rey, the quality of golf is rising. Portugal has 90 courses, with more on the way.

“In Portugal, all regions are well-suited for retirees, but it all depends on your tastes, likes, and dislikes. We chose the Silver Coast for the weather and the low cost of living, Rudolph says.

The earthquake, which registered a magnitude of 5.4, was recorded at 5:11 a.m. local time off the coast of Portugal, about 32 miles west of the town of Sines. Data from the USGS showed that the ...