West Portugal is a 300nm long coast of passage, rather than a cruising ground. It has two cities of great character to visit, both suitable for wintering ashore or afloat; Porto (10/10) and Lisboa (8/10). There are enough safe ports along the low sandy coastline to allow day sailing when running south with the prevailing summer winds - the Portuguese trades. With time and ingenuity, day sails northwards from port to port against the trades are possible. West Portugal Weather and Sea State Climate is noticeably warmer than in Biscay.