The Ultimate Portugal and Spain Summer Travel Guide

There is a particular kind of light that settles over the Iberian Peninsula in summer, gold over Lisbon's rooftops, glinting off the Douro River, warming the honey-colored stone of Andalusia's ancient cities. For travelers who want more than a single destination, summer is when Portugal and Spain reveal themselves most fully, through open-air fado, lively terraces, and flamenco echoing through old quarters.