Why go to Portugal? The 10 good reasons to go Portugal
The sunsets
On the ocean or behind a hillside, the show is always breathtaking!
The sweetness of life
Let yourself be carried away by the tranquility of the Portuguese, although hardworking, what a well-being!
The Ria Formosa
Beautiful natural expanse near Faro where the calmness is accompanied by the birds in migratory period.
A wide variety of birds
At migration time, the gathering of all the birds is a marvel to behold!
The Douro Valley
From the majestic river to the vineyards on the hills, here, it is permanent peace.
Impressive cliffs
Sumptuous coasts to be surveyed to observe the peaks formed by the work of the sea.
A breath of fresh air
The Serra da Estrela offers you almost 360 km of marked trails.
Exceptional surf spots
Wherever you are, gauge the height of the waves and your level - the sea is yours!
The street art phenomenon
Graffiti, stickers, collage...: street art is booming, especially in Lisbon.
A destination for everyone
With friends or family, in the city or in the country, everyone will find something to suit them.
What to visit Portugal?
Interview: My Portugal
with Sarah Dehaut, author of the guide
Meet Sarah Dehaut, author of the guide to Portugal, who has been a contributor to Le Petit Futé for almost three years. With a background in journalism and a passion for writing and travel, she knows the Iberian Peninsula inside out. An enthusiast of off-the-beaten-track travel, she can advise you on how to combine visits to points of interest with a unique experience during your stay in Portugal.
See the video of the interviewGood to know to visit Portugal
Timetable
Most museums and monuments open from 9am-10am and close around 5pm-6pm depending on the period. They are all closed on public holidays and holidays. Generally, ticket offices sell tickets up to 30 minutes before closing time.
To be booked
Group visits must be booked in advance, otherwise you can come on your own. If you want to avoid queuing at the ticket offices of certain museums, don't hesitate to buy your tickets online.
Budget & Tips
With the Lisbon Card(www.lisboacard.org) or the Porto Card (www.portocard.city/en), you will have access to several partner museums.
Guided tours
Apart from bus or train tours, another way to visit a city is to opt for free tours(www.freetour.com). Offered by locals, in French, English or Spanish, you will explore the available city (Lisbon, Porto, Coimbra, Faro and many others) in an original way and a bit off the beaten track. It can be a historical tour, a night tour, a wine tour in Porto for example... Some of the tours are not free, but usually you can give what you want at the end of the tour.
