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Portugal
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.
01 / Attractions
Must-see attractions
Mosteiro de Santa Maria da Vitória
Estremadura & Ribatejo
The extraordinary monastery of Batalha was built to commemorate the 1385 Battle of Aljubarrota (fought just south of here). Most of the monument was…
Mosteiro de Santa Maria de Alcobaça
Estremadura & Ribatejo
One of Iberia's great monasteries utterly dominates the town of Alcobaça. Hiding behind the imposing baroque facade lies a high, austere, monkish church …
Tomar
Wrapped in splendour and mystery, the Knights Templar held enormous power in Portugal from the 12th to 16th centuries, and largely bankrolled the Age of…
The Beiras
Set in the lush countryside southwest of Coimbra, this is Portugal’s largest and most impressive Roman site. Ancient Conímbriga was an important city in…
Santuário de Fátima
Estremadura & Ribatejo
It's difficult to believe that a century ago, this was rocky pastureland outside an insignificant village. This vast complex is now one of Catholicism's…
Belém
Belém’s undisputed heart-stealer is this Unesco-listed monastery. The mosteiro is the stuff of pure fantasy: a fusion of Diogo de Boitaca’s creative…
02 / Planning Tools
Expert guidance to help you plan your trip
Best Things to Do
From wine tasting to stargazing, experience the best of Portugal with this guide to the top things to do.
Read articleThings to Know
Our Porto insider has got all the top tricks and tips you need before you book that magical trip to Portugal.
Read articleTransportation
From coastal train rides to DIY exploration with a hire car, here's how to get around Portugal.
Read articleVisa Requirements
Here's everything you need to know about getting a visa for Portugal, from how long you can stay to the new visa waiver scheme being rolled out in 2025.
Read articleMoney and Costs
From free museums to wonderful medieval architecture, it's possible to get by on as little as €50 a day in Portugal. Here's how.
Read articleTraveling with Kids
Portugal is incredibly family-friendly. Check out our top tips and the coolest experiences for your next adventure with children in tow.
Read articleBest 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.
Read article03 / Plan with a local
04 / Articles
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