Portugal
What you need to know before you go
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
Where will you go next?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...
Read moreFaro
Faro, one of the most charming (and largest) coastal cities in the Algarve, is popular among daytrippers from neighbouring holiday...
Albufeira
Albufeira is a fishing village-turned-beach resort on Portugal’s southernmost edge of the Algarve. It’s the place to be...Algarve
The Algarve region, at the southern end of Portugal, is famous for its amazing coastline and beautiful beaches. Its natural...Portimão
Portimao has some of the best beaches on the Algarve’s west coast, but you'll also find a rich vein of...Porto
In Porto, walk the stunning Dom Luis I bridge for incredible vistas, or catch a show at Boavista’s remarkable Casa...Lagos
Lagos is an idyllic seaside town on the southwestern coast of Portugal that’s big on coastal beauty. Right on its...
What to see & do in Portugal
Featured stories & fun stuff12 Best Algarve Towns and Resorts
The best Algarve towns and resorts often follow a similar pattern – usually by a beach and combining historical charm with modern conveniences. However, covering the entire southern end of Portugal, the region still has a lot of variety to contend...10 Best Things to Do in Lagos, Portugal
The best things to do in Lagos take full advantage of the town's idyllic seaside setting on the southwestern coast...10 Best Beaches in Faro
The best beaches in Faro include long stretches of soft, golden sand surrounded by warm blue waters. The resort town...10 Best Things to Do in Faro
The best things to do in Faro usually take place on its expansive beaches or around its cultural landmarks. You...10 Best Beaches in Algarve
The Algarve's beaches are surely among the best in all of Portugal. The southern coast ranges from the Spanish border...14 Best Beaches in Albufeira
Beaches in Albufeira come in a great variety and offer different sights and activities, so you’ll want to visit more...10 Things to Do in Albufeira When it Rains
Albufeira might be best known for its 300-plus days of sun each year and body-bronzing temperatures, but even...10 Things to Do in the Algarve When it Rains
Rainy days in the Algarve may not be what you expect from your visit to the region. With it having...11 Best Beaches in Lagos
There are plenty of pristine beaches in Lagos, all of which bring many holidaymakers back time and time again. Backed...
Where & what to eat in Portugal
5 Best Restaurants in Albufeira
Albufeira's menus fuse the bounty of the ocean with the farm-to-table fare of inland Algarve, along with classic traveller favourites. They also come with a hefty dousing of rich Portuguese red and white wines for good measure. The...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
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 easy to immerse yourself in the relaxed pace. But look further and you’ll discover there’s more to it, with lots...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...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...
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...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...