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Places to visit Portugal+

  • Portugal

  • Algarve

    The Algarve is a large seaside resort region that runs for approximately 100 miles along the southern coast of Portugal. From west to east, from Cape Sao Vicente to Castro Marim, this strip of land enjoys

    Explore Algarve

  • Lisbon

    Lisbon is a city like none other, built over 7 hills with its warm golden colours radiating over the banks of the Tagus. It is such an agreable place to visit that many tourists come here just to while

    Explore Lisbon

  • Porto

    Explore Porto

In brief+

Weekly budget
£300
Flight budget
£150
Flight duration
3h30 
Time difference
Summer/Winter
Visa
No
Vaccinations
No
Currency
Euro
Language(s)
Portuguese

Overview

Portugal

This sun-soaked southern European country sways to the melancholic melodies of Fado and is an excellent choice for a getaway, whether for a week or a weekend! With its mild winters, steamy summers and warm hospitality, tourists flock to Portugal all year round. Whether you're after a hefty dose of culture or beautiful beaches, Portugal has got it. The charming capital city of Lisbon remains a popular city break while the 100 miles of Algarve coastline make it a prized spring or summer holiday destination. Meanwhile, the Azores archipelago is a hit with fans of nature. Its environment has been well-preserved; especially the case in Madeira where a total, nature-filled escape is guaranteed.

pros

  •  Living costs: generally lower than in the UK; although Lisbon, which is becoming more and more trendy, and the seaside resorts at the Algarve, display 'special' tourist prices
  •  Its distance from the UK and its climate; Portugal is an ideal destination for a break in the sun

cons

  •  The sea can be a little cold, even in summer
  •  As more and more destinations in the south give way to tourism the places once known for their peace and tranquility are slowly disappearing.

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Country Guide

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Our Editorial team's advice

Avoid going to Portugal by train. The trip from London to Lisbon is over 24 hours long and the fares are not markedly cheaper than flights.
In the Algarve, a touristic region, don't settle for the first beach you see, probably overcrowded; sometimes if you head a little further, even a kilometre or two, you will find more isolated gems that seem a world away from the vacationing hordes.
The southern coastline, rocked by the swell of the Atlantic and drenched in sunshine, is the country's main destination for beach holidays. Plan to take your surfing or windsurfing gear with you because the conditions are ideal. Don't forget your golf equipment either, for Portugal boasts about sixty golf courses, some of them world renowned.

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Hotels reviews by the Easyexperts

Our favorite hotels in the Algarve, Portugal

Our favorite hotels in the Algarve, Portugal

Nicknamed the 'Portuguese Riviera', the region of the Algarve has retained some of its charm despite the expansion of tourism. The seaside architecture can undermined and negate the beauty of the shoreline with immense and incongruous buildings built near the beaches. However, peaceful and unspoilt places ...

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