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Portugal
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.
Attractions
Must-see attractions
Mosteiro de Santa Maria da Vitória
Estremadura & Ribatejo
The extraordinary monastery of Batalha was built to commemorate the 1385 Battle of Aljubarrota (fought just south of here). Most of the monument was…
Mosteiro de Santa Maria de Alcobaça
Estremadura & Ribatejo
One of Iberia's great monasteries utterly dominates the town of Alcobaça. Hiding behind the imposing baroque facade lies a high, austere, monkish church …
Tomar
Wrapped in splendour and mystery, the Knights Templar held enormous power in Portugal from the 12th to 16th centuries, and largely bankrolled the Age of…
The Beiras
Set in the lush countryside southwest of Coimbra, this is Portugal’s largest and most impressive Roman site. Ancient Conímbriga was an important city in…
Braga
Braga’s extraordinary cathedral, the oldest in Portugal, was begun when the archdiocese was restored in 1070 and completed in the following century. It’s…
Estremadura & Ribatejo
It's difficult to believe that a century ago, this was rocky pastureland outside an insignificant village. This vast complex is now one of Catholicism's…
Belém
Belém’s undisputed heart-stealer is this Unesco-listed monastery. The mosteiro is the stuff of pure fantasy: a fusion of Diogo de Boitaca’s creative…
Sintra
The star of Sintra-Vila is this palace, with its iconic twin conical chimneys and lavish, whimsical interior, which is a mix of Moorish and Manueline…
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Planning Tools
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Best Things to Do
From wine tasting to stargazing, experience the best of Portugal with this guide to the top things to do.
Read articleThings to Know
From what to wear to restaurants to the best way to get around, our Porto resident gives you the lowdown on things to know before you go to Portugal.
Read articleTransportation
From coastal train rides to DIY exploration with a hire car, here's how to get around Portugal.
Read articleVisa Requirements
All the info you need about getting a visa for Portugal, how long you can stay and the new visa-waiver program coming in 2024.
Read articleMoney and Costs
From free museums to wonderful medieval architecture, it's possible to get by on as little as €50 a day in Portugal. Here's how.
Read articleTraveling with Kids
Children are welcomed everywhere you go in Portugal. Check out our top tips and the coolest experiences for your next family trip in Europe.
Read articleBest Road Trips
Throw together an Iberian soundtrack and you're ready to hit the open road in Portugal. Here are our top Portuguese road trips, from the hills to the coast.
Read articlePlan with a local
Articles
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ShoppingA guide to Portuguese grocery stores: stock up on tinned fish and moreAug 1, 2024 • 5 min read
Train TravelThe train journey from Lisbon to Madrid is a slow-travel showstopperJun 14, 2024 • 5 min read
Destination Practicalities14 things Portugal locals want you to know before you visitFeb 25, 2024 • 7 min read
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