Fodor's Expert Review Quinta da Bacalhôa

The jewel in the crown of this winery set in a late-16th-century mansion is its box-hedged garden and striking azulejo-lined paths. Visitors can tours the building, gardens, and wine cellars (advance bookings are advised). Among the highlights are three pyramidal towers, including the so-called Casa do Fresco, which houses the country's oldest azulejo panel. Dating to 1565, it depicts the story of Susannah and the Elders. Scattered elsewhere are dramatic bright blue sculptures, Moorish-influenced panels, fragrant groves of fruit trees, and enough restful spots to while away an afternoon.