Experience Portugal | Lonely Planet


Experience Portugal | Lonely Planet

Dive into peaceful pools or bury your feet in silky white sand. Get out on bikes and explore unspoiled landscapes. Immerse yourself in time-honored local customs. Enjoy Mediterranean cuisine with a hint of spiciness. Listen to authentic fado in Lisbon, explore the colourful palaces of Sintra, feast on the freshest seafood in the Algarve.

Covers Lisbon, Sintra, Obidos, SetUbal, Braga, Berlengas Islands, the Alentejo, Evora, the Algarve, Lagos, Porto, Douro Valley, Tras-os-Montes

Inside Lonely Planet’s Experience Portugal

Unique experiences to string together an unforgettable trip

Inspiring full-colour travel photography and maps throughout

Highlights and trip builders to help tailor a trip to your personal needs and interests

Fresh perspectives to surprise you with things you hadn’t thought of, as well as fresh takes on the well-known sights

Insider tips help you discover hidden gems and get around like a local

Expert insights take you to the heart of the place - fado, Portuguese tiles, port wine, the palaces of Sintra, historic villages, Portuguese cuisine, and Portugal’s best beaches

Practical info and tips on money, getting around, unique and local ways to stay, and responsible travel


Writers: Sandra Henriques, Bruno B., Jennifer Barchfield, Daniel Clarke, Marlene Marques, Joana Taborda.