Spend a day in the coastal capital city and squeeze in some beach time on the scenic coast at Sesimbra. The hilly capital has many iconic sites and great viewpoints of the city's red-roofed buildings and river Tagus.
Along the Douro river, you can find several towns and wineries famous for producing the iconic Port Wine. You can marvel at the magnificent landscapes, taste the wines on a wine tour, and take a river cruise.
Go on a day trip from Quito to the hot spring pools at Papallacta. This resort has accommodation as well as pools open to the public. There are different pools with different temperatures and also a polar pool.
Being one of the lesser-known beaches, its sandy shores lay untouched and perfect for unwinding in or going for seaside walks. There are also several restaurants with seaside views serving freshly caught seafood.
Rent a bike and explore the rolling hills surrounding a trail that used to be a railway track. You can also venture down into the historic caves, one of which was used for lead mining and has an underground river.
Located on the north coastline of Wales, you can find this medieval fortress looking over the small town. Being at the end of Snowdonia National Park, you can also visit Aber Falls which is a short drive away.