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August 2024: Street scenes, daily life Porto

Kerry Murray for Lonely Planet

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Medieval castles, cobblestone villages, captivating cities and golden beaches: the Portugal experience can be many things. History, great food and idyllic scenery are just the beginning.

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Portal Through Portugal: Lisbon, Porto, the Douro Valley, and the Algarve

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  1. 1 Sampling Port wine straight from the source in an atmospheric wine cellar on the River Douro
  2. 2 Road-tripping to the village of Évora, where preserved monuments meet macabre relics
  3. 3 Time traveling into an era of aristocratic opulence in the coastal idylls of Sintra and Cascais
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Portugal travel tips from Lonely Planet experts

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Best Things to Do

Discover the top things to do in Madeira including must-see attractions, scenic hikes and local cuisine in this guide to Portugal’s enchanting island.

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Best Time to Visit

Form the Douro Valley to the Algarve, plan your visit to Portugal with our seasonal guide.

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Things to Know

Make the most of your visit to Portugal’s Algarve, with these tips on packing, local etiquette and safety.

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Transportation

You'll find offbeat beaches, orange groves, flamingos and more in the Algarve. Here's how to get around.

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Visa Requirements

Here's everything you need to know about getting a visa for Portugal, from how long you can stay to the new visa waiver scheme being rolled out in 2025.

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Best Road Trips

If you’re looking for the best road trips through the Algarve, don’t miss these six top drives, taking in hilltop villages and stunning coastal scenery.

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Money and Costs

From free museums to wonderful medieval architecture, it's possible to get by on as little as €50 a day in Portugal. Here's how.

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Traveling with Kids

The Algarve in southern Portugal draws over 5 million tourists a year to its sublime beaches, scenic hiking trails and reliably sunny weather.

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Best Places to Visit

The cliff-top towns, rugged coast and inviting beaches of the Algarve hit all the right notes for surfers, seaside holidayers and everyone in between.

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Accessibility

Portugal wins the first “Accessible Tourist Destination” award by the World Tourism Organisation.

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