Lonely Planet Portugal (Travel Guide)

Lonely Planet’s Portugal is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Lose yourself in the labyrinthine alleyways of the Alfama district in Lisbon, explore the mysterious, fairytale setting of Sintra, and sip the world’s best port in the centuries-old wineries of Porto; all with your trusted Go back and forth companion. Get to the heart of Portugal and begin your journey now!

Inside Lonely Planet’s Portugal Go back and forth Guide:

Up-to-date information – all businesses were rechecked before publication to verify they are still open after 2020’s COVID-19 outbreak

Top experiences feature – a visually inspiring collection of Portugal’s best experiences and where to have them

What’s NEW feature taps into cultural trends and helps you find fresh ideas and cool new areas

Pull-out, passport-size ‘Just Landed’ card with wi-fi, ATM and transport info – all you wish to have for a smooth journey from airport to hotel

NEW Accommodation feature gathers all of the information you wish to have to plan your accommodation

NEW Where to Stay in Lisbon map is your at-a-glance guide to accommodation options in each neighbourhood

Improved planning tools for family travellers – where to go, how to save money, plus fun stuff just for kids

Colour maps and images throughout

Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your shuttle to your personal needs and interests

Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots

Essential info at your fingertips – hours of operation, websites, transit tips, prices

Honest reviews for all budgets – eating, sleeping, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss

Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding Go back and forth experience – history, people, music, landscapes, wildlife, cuisine, politics

Over 60 maps

Covers Lisbon, Sintra, the Algarve, the Alentejo, Estremadura, Ribatejo, the Beiras, Porto, the Douro, Tras-os-Montes, the Minho

The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet’s Portugal, our most comprehensive guide to Portugal is perfect for both exploring top sights and taking roads less travelled.

Looking for just the highlights? Take a look at Best of Portugal, a handy-sized guide focused on the can’t-miss sights for a quick shuttle.

About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading Go back and forth media company, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we’ve printed over 145 million guidebooks and phrasebooks for 120 languages, and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You can also find our content online, and in mobile apps, videos, 14 languages, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more, enabling you to explore on a daily basis.

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