Lonely Planet Portugal

Dive headfirst into Portugal and discover everything you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime.

Portugal rewards curiosity - discover wild mountainous landscapes bordering breathtaking secret coves, and picture-postcard villages serving signature sweet treats from age-old recipes. Our on-the-ground experts have driven through Alentejo's scenic Atlantic Coast, toured Porto's cellars for a taste of its namesake wine, and partied all night in Lisbon. Just think of us as your friend on the inside. If it's in this guide, it's worth your time!

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 your trip to Portugal effortlessly, including:

• 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
• Inspiring photography and detailed maps including a pull-out map of Portugal
• Get fresh takes on must-visit sights from Torre de Belém, to the Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian, and the Ria Formosa
• Essential information toolkit containing tips on arriving, transport, local etiquette, LGBTQ+ travel advice, useful words and phrases, using money, accessibility and responsible travel
• Connect with Portuguese culture through stories that delve deep into local life, history and traditions
• Updated as part of Lonely Planet's reimagined guidebook collections, built to help travellers plan smarter, travel easier and explore with confidence
• Covers: Lisbon; Lisbon Coast; Alentejo; Porto, the Douro & Trás-os-Montes; Oeste & Vale do Tejo; Beiras; Minho; Algarve

Create a trip that's uniquely yours and get to the heart of this extraordinary country with Lonely Planet's Portugal.