Bustling city streets, sprawling vineyards, whitewashed villages, vast rivers, glistening coastlines – Portugal is a land of contrasts, a medley of landscapes and terrains. Finding the right place to explore it all from is the trick; somewhere that welcomes you home but inspires you to explore. These are the best Airbnbs from which to base yourself in Portugal, from a smart Lisbon apartment to a converted farmhouse in the Douro Valley.

For more, see our pick of the best Airbnbs in Lisbon ..