Travel Guide- Lonely Planet Portugal

Lonely Planet’s local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan a multi-week adventure to Portugal. Stargaze in the Alqueva, dig into a plate of choco frito (fried cuttlefish), discover Roman ruins with our classic travel guide that’s packed with comprehensive itineraries, maps, and essential tips so you can create the trip of a lifetime.
Lonely Planet’s local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime in this latest edition of our guide to Portugal.
Discover Portugal’s most popular experiences and best kept secrets from learning how to cook a cataplana (seafood stew) on a working quinta in Tavira, to taking in the constellations with a stargazing session in the Alqueva, and admiring the well-preserved mosaics at the Conímbriga Roman Ruins.
Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet’s Portugal travel guide:
Our classic guidebook format contains the most comprehensive level of information for planning multi-week trips
All-new structure and design that’s easy to use so you can navigate Portugal effortlessly
Exciting itineraries help you create your perfect adventure with suggestions for extended journeys, day trips, walking tours and activity-led excursions
Expert local recommendations on eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, festivals, when to go and more
Vibrant photography and maps including a pull out map of Portugal
Get fresh takes on must-visit sights including Mosteiro dos Jerónimos, Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian, and Palácio Nacional de Mafra
Essential information toolkit containing tips on arriving; transport; local etiquette; using money; LGBTIQ+ travel advice; useful words and phrases; accessibility; and responsible travel
Connect with Portuguese culture through stories that delve deep into local life, history and traditions
Covers: Lisbon; Lisbon Coast; The Algarve; The Alentejo; Estremadura & Ribatejo; The Beiras; Porto, the Douro & Trás-os-Montes; The Minho
Create a trip that’s uniquely yours and get to the heart of this extraordinary country with Lonely Planet’s Portugal.