The hills and terracotta roofs of the Portuguese capital. Lisbon is built on seven hills above the Tagus estuary, with yellow trams, tiled façades and terracotta roofs. One of Europe’s sunniest capitals.
Best time to watch: Late afternoon, when the light turns golden over the Tagus.
Golden sand and cliffs in the Algarve. Albufeira is the Algarve’s busiest resort, with golden beaches framed by ochre cliffs. This cam looks out over the main beach from the Hotel Sol e Mar.
Best time to watch: Summer mornings, before the beach fills up.
The capital of Madeira, the island of eternal spring. Funchal is the capital of Madeira, a volcanic island in the Atlantic with mild weather all year. The marina sits below the old town, with cruise ships calling most days.
Best time to watch: New Year’s Eve, for one of the biggest fireworks shows in the world.