Medieval castles, cobblestone villages, captivating cities and golden beaches: the Portugal experience can be many things. History, great food and idyllic scenery are just the beginning... Lonely Planet will get you to the heart of Portugal, with amazing travel experiences and the best planning advice. Lonely Planet Portugal is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Stand at Europe's southwestern edge on the barren cliffs of Cabo de Sao Vicente, stretch a towel on the golden sands of Algarve and hear soulful fado in Lisbon; all with your trusted travel companion. Inside Lonely Planet Portugal Travel Guide: • Colour maps and images throughout.• Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests.• Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots.• Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices.• Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss.• Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience – architecture, arts, music, religion, history, wine, cuisine.• Over 70 maps. Covers: Lisbon, the Algarve, Porto, the Douro valley, Faro, Sintra, Evora, the Alentejo, the Beiras, Coimbra, the Minho, Estremadura and more.
Medieval castles, cobblestone villages, captivating cities and golden beaches: the Portugal experience can be many things. History, great food and idyllic scenery are just the beginning... Lonely Planet will get you to the heart of Portugal, with amazing travel experiences and the best planning advice. Lonely Planet Portugal is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Stand at Europe's southwestern edge on the barren cliffs of Cabo de Sao Vicente, stretch a towel on the golden sands of Algarve and hear soulful fado in Lisbon; all with your trusted travel companion. Inside Lonely Planet Portugal Travel Guide: • Colour maps and images throughout.• Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests.• Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots.• Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices.• Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss.• Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience – architecture, arts, music, religion, history, wine, cuisine.• Over 70 maps. Covers: Lisbon, the Algarve, Porto, the Douro valley, Faro, Sintra, Evora, the Alentejo, the Beiras, Coimbra, the Minho, Estremadura and more.