Michael Portillo searches for the heart and soul of Portugal, revealing the secrets of well-known places and discovering hidden gems.
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Episode Title:Porto
Michael explores the vibrant city of Porto, which combines sumptuous vistas and hidden neighbourhoods with a proud industrial heritage.
Episode Title:Braga & Ponte De Lima
Michael gets swept up in folk music in Ponte de Lima before heading to Portugal's oldest city - Braga, known for its spectacular mountain shrine.
Episode Title:Algarve
Michael goes beyond the Algarve's beautiful beaches to find its hidden history and secret places.
Episode Title:Madeira
With his last visit over 30 years ago, Michael rediscovers the island of Madeira - regularly voted one of the world's best island destinations.
Episode Title:Aveiro & Coimbra
Michael visits Aveiro, a charming city of canals and brightly decorated boats, before heading to historic Coimbra.
Episode Title:Sintra
Michael explores the country's capital of Romanticism - Sintra, whose palaces, castles and old town are dotted amongst verdant slopes.