Whether you want to explore Lisbon, go on a wine-tasting trip in
the Douro Valley, or lounge on the beaches of the Algarve, the local
Fodor's travel experts in Portugal are here to help! Fodor's
Essential Portugal guidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated
recommendations, and everything else you need to simplify your
trip-planning process and make the most of your time. This new edition
has been fully-redesigned with an easy-to-read layout, fresh
information, and beautiful color photos. Fodor's "Essential" guides have
been named by Booklist as the Best Travel Guide Series of 2020!
Fodor's Essential Portugal travel guide includes:
- AN ILLUSTRATED ULTIMATE EXPERIENCES GUIDE to the top things to see
and do
- MULTIPLE ITINERARIES to effectively organize your days and
maximize your time
- MORE THAN 30 DETAILED MAPS to help you navigate confidently
- COLOR PHOTOS throughout to spark your wanderlust!
- HONEST RECOMMENDATIONS FROM LOCALS on the best sights,
restaurants, hotels, nightlife, shopping, performing arts, activities,
side-trips, and more
- PHOTO-FILLED "BEST OF" FEATURES on "Best Beaches," "Best Vineyards
in Portugal," "Best Free Things to Do," and more
- TRIP-PLANNING TOOLS AND PRACTICAL TIPS including when to go,
getting around, beating the crowds, and saving time and money
- HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL INSIGHTS providing rich context on the
local people, politics, art, architecture, cuisine, geography and more
- SPECIAL FEATURES on "Portugal's Most Impressive Castles and
Fortified Cities" "Spectacular Gothic Churches in Portugal," and "What
to Eat and Drink in Portugal"
- LOCAL WRITERS to help you find the under-the-radar gems
- PORTUGUESE LANGUAGE PRIMER with useful words and essential phrases
- UP-TO-DATE COVERAGE ON: Lisbon, Porto, the Algarve, Estoril, the
Douro Valley, Alentejo, Sintra, Óbidos, Serra da Estrela, Coimbra,
Monsanto, Braga, Madeira, and the Azores
Planning on visiting Spain or spending more time in Lisbon? Check out
Fodor's Essential Spain, Fodor's Barcelona, and Fodor's Inside
Lisbon.
*Important note for digital editions: The digital edition of this
guide does not contain all the images or text included in the physical
edition.
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