"The explosion of exciting restaurants in the north", the "blue water sanctuaries of the south", the cities of Porto, and Lisbon, but also the "remote Azores archipelago", are some of the reasons given by Condé Nast Traveler to justify Portugal being the fourth most searched global tourist destination on Google in 2023.

Ahead of Portugal is Greece, which occupies first place, while Spain and Italy, are in second and third place on the podium, respectively.

Condé Nast Traveler states that "Porto is a newcomer to the European gastronomy championship, but has quickly gained a reputation as a destination to be reckoned with".

In the text, emphasis is also placed on the "remote Azores archipelago", which "is often forgotten in favour of the country's seaside resorts - think thermal waters, turquoise lagoons and volcanoes that pierce the clouds".