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August 2024: Praia do Banho Porto Covo

Aug 19, 20268 min read

11 Best Places to Visit in Portugal

People dining at night at pavement cafes in Alfama in Lisbon, Portugal.

Aug 14, 202612 min read

18 Things to Know Before Visiting Portugal

Busy restaurants line the riverfront in a city.

Jul 1, 20266 min read

7 of the Best Food and Drink Experiences in Portugal

Two people walk by the ruins of a Roman temple in a town

Jun 12, 20269 min read

17 Tips for Enjoying Portugal on a Budget

graceful medieval village of Monsaraz view from the highest part of the castle. Historic village made of lime and schist, located on the top of the hill. Alentejo destination. picturesque white facade, License Type: media, Download Time: 2026-06-03T13:43:15.000Z, User: clairenaylor, Editorial: false, purchase_order: 65050 - Digital Destinations and Articles, job: Online editorial, client: Portugal villages, other: Claire Naylor

Jun 10, 202610 min read

11 of Portugal's Most Beautiful Villages

Santos, Lisbon

Mar 24, 20266 min read

How to Get Around in Portugal

For most travelers, getting a visa to visit Portugal is an easy experience. Kerry Murray for Lonely Planet

Feb 10, 20266 min read

Do I Need a Visa to Travel to Portugal?

Lousã Castle, Serra da Lousã, Portugal. Luis Pedro Fonseca/Shutterstock

Jan 23, 20268 min read

5 Vacation Spots in Portugal Locals Adore

Dec 18, 20254 min read

What to Watch, Read and Say in Portugal

View of Porto city and the Douro River from the famous tourist viewpoint of Miradouro do Jardim do Morro during sunset.

Oct 26, 20255 min read

The Best Times to Visit Portugal

Relax on a beach in Portugal’s Algarve, or check out one of Spain’s many UNESCO sites, like Santiago de Compostela Cathedral? You decide. iStock

May 21, 20258 min read

Portugal vs Spain: Which Iberian Dream Is Right for You?

An old fort with a long walkway over water

Apr 29, 20255 min read

A Guide to Portugal’s Berlengas

Wooden walkway bordering a sandy beach and ocean to the right with buildings in the distance on a hazy day.

Feb 13, 20259 min read

A First-Time Guide to the Costa Verde, Portugal

Tinned fish (pictured on display in Lisbon's Comida Independente) is a perfect Portuguese souvenir. Austin Bush for Lonely Planet

Aug 1, 20246 min read

A Guide to Portuguese Grocery Stores: Stock up on Tinned Fish and More

After exploring Lisbon, why not take your time getting to Madrid and have some adventures on the way © Getty Images

Jun 14, 20245 min read

The Train Journey from Lisbon to Madrid Is a Slow-Travel Showstopper

Taking the slow coastal route from Lisbon to Porto isn’t the fastest – but it’s far more interesting © Austin Bush / Lonely Planet

Jul 20, 20237 min read

Why a Slow Bus Journey Is the Best Way to See the Coast from Lisbon to Porto

The Linha Celta/Tren Celta trains will take you to the greenest parts of Spain and Portugal © Austin Bush

May 5, 20238 min read

Take a Train Through the Misty Celtic Landscapes of Northern Spain and Portugal

Jul 25, 202217 min read

Camino de Santiago: Here's My Itinerary from Two Weeks Walking the Portuguese Way

Berlenga island, Portugal - July 09, 2017: Young man with backpack walking down the access path to Fort St. John the Baptist of Berlengas, with the fort, sea and boats in the background. License Type: media Download Time: 2023-08-15T10:31:47.000Z User: clairenaylor Is Editorial: Yes purchase_order:

Sep 17, 20191 min read

Portugal Wins the First “Accessible Tourist Destination” Award

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