Percent Map travel guide (2026-09-15): Grilled Sardines and Beach Bliss in Portugal

Last summer, I was awakened by the irresistible scent of grilled sardines on Portimão’s shore. Curious, we ventured into the old fishing port where, for just over a tenner, each of us enjoyed mouthwatering sandwiches filled with garlic-marinated sardines and freshly brewed beer. Simple pleasures like these are best shared among locals at communal tables in the open air. This September, bask in similar moments under clear skies, as you revel in the warmth of Portuguese hospitality when temperatures hover around 24°C.