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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

Ornate exterior of a museum building with detailed columns and wrought-iron features over balconies

Aug 6, 20267 min read

3 Places to Go When Porto Gets Too Busy

The famous pedestrian Pink Street of Rua Nova do Carvalho in Lisbon, Portugal

Aug 2, 202615 min read

LGBTQ+ Guide to Portugal

Busy restaurants line the riverfront in a city.

Jul 1, 20266 min read

7 of the Best Food and Drink Experiences in Portugal

A multilevel waterfall with pools of water in rock.

Jun 26, 202612 min read

The 11 Best Nature Reserves in Portugal (Plus 1 Epic National Park)

A rugged coastline with rock formations in the water.

Jun 22, 202611 min read

The 13 Best Things to Do 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

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Jun 10, 202610 min read

11 of Portugal's Most Beautiful Villages

People in the shallows of the scenic Camilo Beach (Praia do Camilo) at Algarve, Portugal with turquoise sea in background

Jun 10, 20267 min read

The 11 Best Beaches in Portugal

Santos, Lisbon

Mar 24, 20266 min read

How to Get Around in Portugal

A hiker on the Fisherman’s Trail along Portugal’s southwestern coast. Y. Zhao/Shutterstock

Feb 24, 20267 min read

How to Hike the Fishermen’s Trail in Portugal

Aerial view of Praia da Franquia in Vila Nova de Milfontes, Portugal.

Feb 13, 20267 min read

7 Epic Road Trips to Take in Portugal

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Feb 12, 202614 min read

5 Itineraries to See the Best of 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?

Delightful beach of Arrifana, for surfing in Portugal.

Feb 4, 202612 min read

The 9 Best Beach Towns in Portugal

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

Jan 23, 20268 min read

5 Vacation Spots in Portugal Locals Adore

A hiker along the Fisherman’s Trail, part of the Rota Vicentina, Portugal. Cat_s/Shutterstock

Jan 22, 20267 min read

7 of the Best Hikes in Portugal

Dec 18, 20254 min read

What to Watch, Read and Say in Portugal

Portugal is a family-friendly country with loads of experiences that kids will enjoy. Kerry Murray for Lonely Planet

Dec 16, 20256 min read

The Best Things to Do with Kids 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

Yearly, thousands of people of various backgrounds walk the Camino de Santiago either on their own or in organized groups. MarBpm/Shutterstock

Jun 21, 20256 min read

Why You Should Choose the Portuguese Way for Your Camino de Santiago

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

Few countries pack as much to do into one small space as Portugal © Giacomo Augugliaro/ Getty Images

May 17, 20247 min read

Passport to Portugal: Six Ways to Dive into Its Culture

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

Liz Hooper and Joe Sills in Santiago de Compostela after completing the Camino de Santiago. © Joe Sills/Lonely Planet

May 16, 20237 min read

Hiking the Camino? Why It's Worth a Detour on the Variante Espiritual

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

Head to Cabo de São Vicente for some fantastic cliff views © Alexander Spatari / Getty Images

Aug 25, 20227 min read

The Top 12 Natural Wonders in Portugal

Jul 25, 202217 min read

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

Woman with backpack in the sunshine outside a busy Spanish church

Jun 21, 202210 min read

I Walked the Portuguese Way of the Camino de Santiago. Here's What It Was Like

View of the Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Oliveira on the Largo da Oliveira in Guimarães, Portugal, with visitors seated in outdoor restaurants.

Jun 16, 20211 min read

Portugal Reopens Borders to US Travelers from Today

Jul 1, 20202 min read

Portuguese Family Transform Grandparents’ Rustic Home into a Modern Hotel

The walled town of Obidos in Portugal

Jun 28, 20206 min read

Exploring Portugal's Most Remote Corners

A scenic view in Portugal

May 26, 20202 min read

You'll Only Be Able to Visit Portugal (for Now) If You're from One of These Countries

Lisbon at sunset with red-tiled rooftops climbing to Sao Jorge Castle above the Tagus River

May 12, 20203 min read

This Is How Portugal Is Planning to Safely Open Hotels and Restaurants

Lisbon at sunset with red-tiled rooftops climbing to Sao Jorge Castle above the Tagus River

Apr 30, 20205 min read

Virtual Vacation: Portugal

Ponta da Piedade is one of the Algarve's standout natural attractions. francesco riccardo iacomino / Getty Images

Sep 30, 20194 min read

Why the Algarve Defied My Expectations

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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