Synopses & Reviews
Discover Portugal
Hang on tight as tram 28 rattles you up to Lisbon's Castelo de Sao Jorge, p. 105.
Step back in history as you enter Braganca's astonishingly well-preserved 13th-century citadel, p. 444.
Savour the world's best port amid the terraced vineyards of tiny Pinhao, p. 389.
Feel the rush as you scramble to your feet on a surfboard at Baleal beach, p. 272.
In This Guide
Two authors, over 1000 hours of on-the-ground research, 86 detailed maps.
Six-page Outdoors chapter covers everything from horse riding across the sands to scaling Portugal's highest peak.
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Review
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Synopsis
New six-page section dedicated to outdoor activities. No-frills flights into Faro, Porto, and Lisbon have opened the country to more independent travelers. Portugal is favored by budget travelers for being cheaper than other Western European countries.
Synopsis
Discover PortugalHang on tight as tram 28 rattles you up to Lisbon's Castelo de Sao Jorge.
Step back in history as you enter Braganca's astonishingly well-preserved 13th-century citadel.
Savour the world's best port amid the terraced vineyards of tiny Pinhao.
Feel the rush as you scramble to your feet on a surfboard at Baleal beach.
In This Guide
Two authors, over 1000 hours of on-the-ground research, 86 detailed maps.
Six-page Outdoors chapter covers everything from horse riding across the sands to scaling Portugal's highest peak.
Don't just take our word for it; see what travelers are saying at lonelyplanet.com
Synopsis
Discover Portugal
Hang on tight as tram 28 rattles you up to Lisbon's Castelo de Sao Jorge.
Step back in history as you enter Braganca's astonishingly well-preserved 13th-century citadel.
Savour the world's best port amid the terraced vineyards of tiny Pinhao.
Feel the rush as you scramble to your feet on a surfboard at Baleal beach.
In This Guide
Two authors, over 1000 hours of on-the-ground research, 86 detailed maps.
Six-page Outdoors chapter covers everything from horse riding across the sands to scaling Portugal's highest peak.
Don't just take our word for it; see what travelers are saying at lonelyplanet.com
Synopsis
Discover PortugalCatch a waft of cool air and a mournful song in Lisbon's labyrinthine Alfama
Splash into the clear waters at the Algarve's pristine Praia da Arrifana
Savor the silky texture and appealing sweetness of a late-bottled vintage port
In This Guide:
Four authors, 124 days on-the-ground research, 27 custard tarts
Full-color chapters on Portugal's highlights and local tips and insights
Dedicated activities chapter covering hiking, surfing and horse-riding
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