Portugal

Portugal draws travellers with a mix of natural beauty and World Heritage sites. Its rugged, mountainous countryside and forested hills are dotted with Moorish castles and historical cities built around granite boulders. Down along the coastline, you’ll find vibrant marine habitats, as well as stunning surfing beaches like the Algarve, with its swathes of golden dunes, amazing rock formations, and rock pools.

Portugal’s great cities like Lisbon and Porto welcome you with memorable sightseeing, be it down charming cobbled streets or through labyrinthine seaport waterways. Enjoy culinary adventures around 18th-century arcades and past mosaic squares in front of towering cathedrals. When night falls, be sure to head up to a popular hilltop district for hip partying. With its alluringly eclectic mix of experiences and attractions, Portugal ranks high on many bucket lists.

Top destinations in Portugal

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Lisbon
Over the years, Lisbon has been home to the Celts, the Romans, and the Moors, and this rich heritage is still evident today in the city’s captivating monuments, museums, and architecture. The great explorers da Gama and Magellan also set out from here on their global voyages of discovery. Visitors can explore the charming medieval neighbourhood of Alfama, climb to...
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Algarve
The Algarve region, at the southern end of Portugal, is famous for its amazing coastline and beautiful beaches. Its natural...
Madeira Island
Madeira Island is the largest island on the 4-isle Madeira Archipelago, famed for its green, rugged, volcanic landscape with high...
Portimão
Portimao has some of the best beaches on the Algarve’s west coast, but you'll also find a rich vein of...
Lagos
Lagos is an idyllic seaside town on the southwestern coast of Portugal that’s big on coastal beauty. Right on its...
Porto
In Porto, walk the stunning Dom Luis I bridge for incredible vistas, or catch a show at Boavista’s remarkable Casa...
Faro
Faro, one of the most charming (and largest) coastal cities in the Algarve, is popular among daytrippers from neighbouring holiday...

What to see & do in Portugal

Where & what to eat in Portugal

10 Best Local Dishes From Lisbon
This guide to the best local dishes in Lisbon will help you discover the tastiest food that Portugal’s capital has to offer. Whether you're looking for high-end seafood dishes or local snacks that can be picked up at street vendors,...
10 Best Foods You Have to Try in Porto
Meal times are a highlight of any trip to Portugal, and Porto is no exception. The city sits on the...
10 Best Local Restaurants in Faro
Faro has a great variety of local restaurants with delicious Portuguese food. Some are very humble and simple when it...

Where to shop & what to buy in Portugal

10 Best Places to Go Shopping in Albufeira
Albufeira’s shopping scene mostly comprises souvenir shops and beach boutiques that dot the older parts of town, closer to the beach and the marina. Once a sleepy fishing village, Albufeira is now engulfed by the infrastructure required to support this...
10 Best Markets and Shopping Streets in Porto
Porto provides a wealth of shopping opportunities within the stunning architecture of its metropolitan area. Portugal’s second largest city has...
5 Best Places to Go Shopping in Faro
Faro's shopping scene is modest yet surprisingly interesting. The relatively small city has a bustling commercial heart as well as...

Where to go & what to do at night in Portugal

10 Best Nightlife in Faro
Faro's nightlife is rich and diverse, with this picturesque Portuguese university city proving a popular spot for bars, eateries, and evening entertainment of all kinds. Thousands of students call Faro home, so it's only natural that the city livens up...
5 Best Nightlife in Albufeira
Albufeira is one of the most bustling towns in the Algarve, especially at night. By day, crowds hit the shimmering...
5 Best Nightlife Experiences in Lagos
The Lagos nightlife scene is truly one for the ages as the coastal town has a distinct charm and it’s...

Useful information

10 Money Saving Tips in Lagos
Our money-saving tips in Lagos might help you in planning your travels to this part of the Algarve. Lagos is ripe for exploration, with a smorgasbord of sandy coves, ochre grottos, and historic buildings to explore. But the Algarve region...
Lisbon Travel Essentials
Our Lisbon Travel Essentials lays out the essential information you need to help planning your trip to the capital city of Portugal. No matter how frequently you travel, some questions will always need answers: What’s the weather like? How can...