Portugal

Portugal is one of my favorites, so much so, that I live here now. For such a small country, it is incredibly diverse – sandy beaches, architecturally beautiful cities, an insane coastline, and a couple of gorgeous islands, Madeira and the Azores, to top it all off.

Lisbon and Porto are by far the most touristed, but there’s more to Portugal than city life. I love the northern Duoro Valley wineries and the southern coastal hiking around the Algarve, the Alentejo wine region, and towns like Cascais, Obidos, and Lagos. My favorite dishes all center around bacalhau (salted cod), olives, and desserts like pasteis de nata and pão de Deus.

What To Expect

  • Favorite Places: The Algarve, Lagos, Sintra, Duoro Valley, Porto, Lisbon, Olhao
  • Best Time To Visit: April, May, June, September, October
  • Language: Portuguese, although most people speak English.
  • Capital: Lisbon
  • Credit Cards are accepted, but it’s best to have cash (€) on you.
  • Fun Fact: Portugal is the largest producer of cork in the world, accounting for about half of the world’s cork supply.
Ponto Final is an amazing restaurant just across the river from Lisbon, great for lunch or dinner at sunset.

7-Day Lisbon & Porto Itinerary

✔️ 7-Day itinerary: Lisbon, Sintra, Cascais, Nazare, Coimbra, Porto, Duoro Valley Winery
✔️ Where To Stay in Lisbon and Porto
✔️ How to get around Portugal
✔️ Best time to do this northern Portugal trip

Lisbon to Porto on a road trip is amazing.

Lisbon To Porto: Best Routes

✔️ Lisbon to Porto by train, by car, by bus, and by plane
✔️ Cost & how long it will take with each mode of transportation
✔️ What is the easiest, fastest, and cheapest way
✔️ Where to Stay in Lisbon & Porto

Lisbon to the Algarve is best done via road trip.

Lisbon to the Algarve: Best Routes

✔️ Lisbon to the Algarve by train, by car, by bus, and by plane
✔️ Cost & how long it will take with each mode of transportation
✔️ What is the easiest, fastest, and cheapest way
✔️ Where to Stay in Lisbon & Porto

Best Algarve beaches

Favorite Algarve Beaches

✔️ 15 Best Algarve Beaches with map & amenities
✔️ Where to stay in the Algarve with or without a car
✔️ How to get around the Algarve region
✔️ Little gem restaurants and tips for exploring

Lagos restaurants that are worth going to.

Best Lagos Restaurants

✔️ 7 of my favorite restaurants in Lagos, from low-key to fancy.
✔️ Education on the types of Portuguese restaurants you will find
✔️ What food to eat in Portugal & where to get it
✔️ Restaurant operating times & location

Epic hikes and things to do in madeira

Madeira Island Hiking Trip

✔️ 4-Day detailed itinerary
✔️ Hiking information & guides
✔️ Driving in Madeira
✔️ Favorite restaurants & food in Madeira

Tipping in Portugal is not necessary, but appreciated.

Tipping in Portugal

✔️ How much to tip in Portugal for restaurants, bars, tours, and taxis
✔️ Is tipping even expected in Portugal
✔️ Do’s & Don’ts of Tipping in Portugal

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