VIDA Museum & Art Gallery, situated along Route 136, 9 kilometres south of Borgholm on Öland, is built on a spot of breathtaking coastal beauty, perched at the top of a slope overlooking the Kalmarsund. Today's 2000 m² building, constructed of glass, concrete, iron and wood, stands on historic ground, just north of Halltorps Inn. This contemporary art museum showcases impressive glass art of Bertil Vallien and Ulrica Hydman-Vallien. You can explore numerous milestone artworks from the early 1960s, to the very latest work in glass, ceramics, sculpture and painting.

The Långe Erik — 'Tall Erik' or oficially 'Ölands norra udde' — lighthouse, perched on the northern tip of Öland on Stora Grund, is a 32-metre-tall structure built from limestone. Climbing the 138 steps to the balcony, positioned at approximately 28 meters, affords visitors a commanding view of the surrounding seascape.

The city of Porto is advantageously located right on the Atlantic coast, meaning there is no shortage of beaches within easy walking distance of all the main attractions. For sunbathing or swimming, visit the sandy Praia dos Ingleses or Matosinhos. Watch the sunset while enjoying fine food and a few drinks on the promenade of Gondarem Beach, a rocky shoreline close to the city centre.

Savour traditional Portuguese dishes like codfish cakes and custard tarts and sample the country's most famous export, port wine, on a food & wine tasting tour in Porto. Stroll through some of the city's quaint neighbourhoods like the historic Riberia district and visit generations-old taverns and traditional cafés to try regional delights and taste northern Portugal's wine, all the while learning interesting facts about Portuguese cuisine.