Sketch Tour Portugal invited two sketchers who enjoy walking tours to call attention to the Alentejo and Algarve trails.

The sea is a natural way of getting to Portugal and a good starting point to gain an insight into the history of this country of explorers. Boats from all over the world dock here, whether via the Atlantic to the west, or the Medi

Alcoutim no longer has the walls that defended its border for centuries, but it retains the tranquil atmosphere of a mountain town in the Algarve.On the banks of the Guadiana River, the history of the town of Alcoutim is closely l

Modern, lively and sophisticated, Vilamoura has developed around its marina, and is today one of the largest leisure resorts in Europe. The town is built around a tourist resort begun in the 1970s.