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

If you’re weary of the Algarve but are nevertheless fond of Portugal, you should give its renowned Silver Coast a try.

Beneath the waters of Portugal’s coast lies a wealth of untold history ... a Spanish ship believed to carry 22 tons of gold and silver. This singular find is just one of 250 shipwrecks thought ...