Lonely Planet Portugal

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 from Mosteiro dos Jerónimos, to 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.