This practical travel guide to Portugal features detailed factual travel
tips and points-of-interest structured lists of all iconic must-see
sights as well as some off-the-beaten-track treasures. Our itinerary
suggestions and expert author picks of things to see and do will make it
a perfect companion both, ahead of your trip and on the ground. This
Portugal guide book is packed full of details on how to get there and
around, pre-departure information and top time-saving tips, including a
visual list of things not to miss. Our colour-coded maps make Portugal
easier to navigate while you're there. This guide book to Portugal has
been fully updated post-COVID-19 and it comes with a free eBook.
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The Rough Guide to PORTUGAL covers:** Lisbon and around, Estremadura and
Ribatejo, Coimbra and the Beira Litoral, Beira Alta and Beira Baixa,
Porto and the Rio Douro, the Minho, Trás-os-Montes, Alentejo and the
Algarve.
Inside this Portugal travel guide you'll find:
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR EVERY TYPE OF TRAVELLER
Experiences selected for every kind of trip to Portugal, from
off-the-beaten-track adventures in Porto Covo to family activities in
child-friendly places, like Sintra or chilled-out breaks in popular
tourist areas, like Lisbon.
PRACTICAL TRAVEL TIPS
Essential pre-departure information including Portugal entry
requirements, getting around, health information, travelling with
children, sports and outdoor activities, food and drink, festivals,
culture and etiquette, shopping, tips for travellers with disabilities
and more.
TIME-SAVING ITINERARIES
Includes carefully planned routes covering the best of Portugal, which
give a taste of the richness and diversity of the destination, and have
been created for different time frames or types of trip.
DETAILED REGIONAL COVERAGE
Clear structure within each sightseeing chapter of this Portugal travel
guide includes regional highlights, brief history, detailed sights and
places ordered geographically, recommended restaurants, hotels, bars,
clubs and major shops or entertainment options.
INSIGHTS INTO GETTING AROUND LIKE A LOCAL
Tips on how to beat the crowds, save time and money and find the best
local spots for swimming, snorkelling, hiking or wine tasting.
HIGHLIGHTS OF THINGS NOT TO MISS
Rough Guides' rundown of Algarve, Monsaraz, Porto and the Rio Douro
Valley's best sights and top experiences helps to make the most of each
trip to Portugal, even in a short time.
HONEST AND INDEPENDENT REVIEWS
Written by Rough Guides' expert authors with a trademark blend of
humour, honesty and expertise, this Portugal guide book will help you
find the best places, matching different needs.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Comprehensive 'Contexts' chapter of this travel guide to Portugal
features fascinating insights into Portugal, with coverage of history,
religion, ethnic groups, environment, wildlife and books, plus a handy
language section and glossary.
FABULOUS FULL COLOUR PHOTOGRAPHY
Features inspirational colour photography, including the stunning
Trás-os-Montes and the spectacular Costa da Caparica.
COLOUR-CODED MAPPING
Practical full-colour maps, with clearly numbered, colour-coded keys for
quick orientation in Estremadura, Ribatejo and many more locations in
Portugal, reduce the need to go online.
USER-FRIENDLY LAYOUT
With helpful icons, and organised by neighbourhood to help you pick the
best spots to spend your time.
FREE EBOOK
Free eBook download with every purchase of this guide book to Portugal
allows you to access all of the content from your phone or tablet, for
on-the-road exploration.
