A Lonely Planet guide to immerse yourself in Portuguese culture, lifestyle, and landscapes, and enjoy an immersive experience of the country. Look, walk, listen, smell, taste, a guide that appeals to all the senses to live your stay intensely.
Thematic introductory pages to approach the country from all angles: gastronomy, festivals and celebrations, wines, seaside activities, historical sites, nightlife, family trips...
The Portuguese regions not to be missed (Lisbon, Cintra, Alentejo, Algarve, Porto and the Douro Valley, Braga, the 12 historic villages, etc.) covered in the form of activities, walks and unmissable or unusual visits.
Maps of the main regions and keys to building your trip in the blink of an eye.
Numerous suggestions for nature and outdoor activities (surfing in the Alentejo or on the west coast of the Algarve, flying over the coast in a paraglider, along the customs trails on foot, explore the hinterland by mountain bike or on horseback, discover wildlife) to escape and marvel at magnificent landscapes. In this new edition, the unusual museums of Porto, a getaway to the Costa Vicentina (the wild coastline of the Algarve), Art Nouveau and canals in Aveiro, agritourism in Alentejo...
And always: practical information to prepare your stay and your visits.
A detachable map of the country with the must-sees by region and suggested itineraries.
