Whether you’re out scaling mountains or working hard on your tan on a yacht sailing along a vast blue ocean, we hope you’re having a blissful summer. It’s the season for pool parties and long walks in the countryside, but it’s about slowing down and spending time with family and friends. We bond over our shared travel experiences, laughter, food – and also drinks. And what better way to top off the summer than with an ice cold drink?

Fancy a steaming pan of paella in an old courtyard fitted with towering ferns? How about seafood tapas and Sangria on the Atlantic Coast? Spain has a gastronomic history as rich and diverse as its quiet pastoral hills of the north and the sunny stretch of Andalusia, the beating heart of the flamenco dance with its vivid movements.

With dreamy seaside villages, enchanting old architecture that includes a sprinkling of fairy-tale castles, and a rich gastronomic tradition comprised of grilled sardines and bacalhau, Portugal is a destination that satiates all senses. Porto, Lisbon, Faro – the major cities are situated on the coast, a testament to Portugal’s long seafaring history.