Name: Portillo In Portugal
Released: 2025-03-01T00:00:00.000Z
Cast: Michael Portillo

Available on SBS On Demand

Portugal is fast becoming the go-to location for Brits to explore, and spend their holidays. Michael takes us in search of its heart and soul revealing the secrets of places we know well, and taking us to discover those we do not.

Travel · 2025 · 42 min

Starring Michael Portillo

Director Robin Leach

EPISODE 1

Porto

Michael Portillo's journey discovering the real Portugal begins in the country's cosmopolitan and vibrant second city, Porto. His journey begins in the city centre neighbourhood of Bolhǎo, home to a bustling food market.

41 min · 1 Mar 2025
EPISODE 2

Braga and Ponte De Lima

Michael explores Braga and Ponte de Lima, enjoying folk music at the Feiras Novas festival. He then climbs the Bom Jesus shrine, cooks with chef Renato, and ends up with belly dancers.

41 min · 8 Mar 2025
EPISODE 3

Algarve

Michael Portillo's journey of discovery through Portugal continues in one of the regions most visited by Brits, the Algarve, but Michael goes way beyond the beaches to find the real story of this area.

41 min · 15 Mar 2025
EPISODE 4

Madeira

Michael explores the stunning landscapes of Madeira, with its historic levadas and unique toboggan rides, and enjoys a traditional espetada BBQ, local wine, and exotic fruits.

41 min · 22 Mar 2025
EPISODE 5

Aveiro and Coimbra

Michael explores Aveiro's canals and Coimbra's underground Roman ruins, enjoys local food and Fado music, and ends his journey in a lively tavern, celebrating Portugal's rich culture.

41 min · 29 Mar 2025
EPISODE 6

Sintra

Michael Portillo's journey in search of the real Portugal continues west of Lisbon, in the country's capital of Romanticism, Sintra.

41 min · 5 Apr 2025

Michael Portillo

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Robin Leach

Director
Charles L. Bunce

Producer

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