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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.

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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.
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Things to Know
What to wear when dining out to the best way to get around, our Porto resident gives you the lowdown on things to know before you go to Portugal.
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Transportation
From coastal train rides to DIY exploration with a hire car, here's how to get around Portugal.
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Visa Requirements
Everything you need to know about getting a visa for Portugal, including the new visa-waiver program coming in 2023.
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Money and Costs
Although prices have been on the rise in recent years (thanks in part to the nation’s growing popularity), you can still travel inexpensively in Portugal.
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Best 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.
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FUNCHAL, PORTUGAL - FEBRUARY 2020: Participants of Madeira island Carnival dancing in the parade in Funchal city, Madeira island, Portugal.

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The best time to visit Portugal

May 12, 2023 • 6 Min read

From festivals to budget accommodations, here's what's happening through the year in Portugal.

Hiking
Top 7 hikes in Portugal: from the beaches to the mountains
May 12, 2023 • 6 Min read
Portugal has a hike to suit every ability – from coastal strolls to multi-day treks through mountains and ancient Roman routes. Here's our pick of the best.
Public Transport
How to get around Portugal (without looking like a lost tourist)
May 11, 2023 • 6 Min read
From coastal train rides to DIY exploration with a hire car, here's how to get around Portugal.
Tips & Advice
The 11 best places to visit in Portugal
May 11, 2023 • 7 Min read
Lisbon and Porto get all the love, but there's so much more to Portugal than its captivating historic cities. Here are the 11 best places to visit.
Road Trips
Top 7 road trips in Portugal
May 10, 2023 • 7 Min read
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.
Beaches
11 of the best beaches in Portugal
May 9, 2023 • 5 Min read
Portugal has a vast coastline with wonderful sun-kissed beaches. Here are some of the best.
Train Travel
Take a train through the misty Celtic landscapes of northern Spain and Portugal
May 5, 2023 • 7 Min read
A new train line takes riders through lesser-known regions of northern Portugal and Spain with an intriguing Celtic heritage.
Activities
10 of the best things to do in Portugal
May 5, 2023 • 7 Min read
From wine tasting to stargazing, experience the best of Portugal with this guide to the top things to do.
Train Travel
Taking the train from Lisbon to Madrid is a slow journey - but the stopovers (and views) make it special
Apr 21, 2023 • 5 Min read
It takes a few transfers to get between the two Iberian capitals by train. And they’re worth it.
Art and Culture
Portugal vs Spain: which country is Iberia’s better half?
Mar 28, 2023 • 7 Min read
How do you decide between visiting Spain or Portugal, two of the world’s most beguiling countries? We’ve asked a pair of seasoned writers to persuade you.