Travel advice for Portugal
From travel safety to visa requirements, discover the best tips for visiting Portugal
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Travel to Portugal and you’ll find coastal towns, river valleys, and mountain-top villages packed into a country you can cross in half a day. Its two main cities – Lisbon and Porto – mix outdoor dining, live Fado, and baroque churches in a way that’s hard to beat.
Whether you’re staying in a boutique B&B, chasing UNESCO sites, or hunting down the best pastéis de nata, use our map of Portugal below to plan your trip.
You could ride the waves at the beautiful seaside town of Peniche, one of Europe’s best surfing spots, or discover the Roman heritage and winding Moorish streets of Évora – and don't forget about sampling ruby-red port at a stylish quinta along the River Douro. If you’re heading to the capital city, Lisbon, there's plenty of sightseeing to keep you busy, from the Torre de Belém to the Mosteiro dos Jerónimos, before you eat grilled sardines on the beach in Cascais or bar-hop your way around the Bairro Alto.
If you are planning to travel, check out Portugal itineraries, read more on the best places to go in Portugal, learn about getting there and where to stay once you are there.
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Portugal Travel Guide written by
Eleanor Aldridge
updated 12.08.2025