Insight Guides Portugal

This Portugal guidebook, perfect for travellers planning longer trips, is written by Insight Guides' destination experts. It blends detailed coverage of local history, culture and places to visit with the visual appeal of an illustrated magazine, packed with enticing photos that will inspire excitement for your travels. Printed on eco-friendly paper for sustainability.

In this Portugal travel guidebook, you will find:

• Top Attractions and Editors' Choice – must-visit highlights including Évora, Algarve, Sintra, Lisbon, Vila Nova de Milfontes, Coimbra, The Alentejo Wine Route, showcasing the best of what Portugal has to offer
• In-depth coverage of attractions – detailed narrative descriptions of sites and hidden gem destinations, all organised by geographical location
• When to go to Portugal – guidance on the perfect times to visit, with details on the high and low seasons, climate and festivals
• Practical travel information – essential advice on logistics, including getting there, moving around, budgeting tips, dining and shopping
• Insider recommendation – top tips on beating the crowds, saving money and finding the best local spots
• Engaging essays thoughtful features on the country's history, culture, contemporary life and politics give a deeper understanding
• High-quality maps – detailed maps, featuring must-see places organised by number and corresponding to text
• Striking pictures – inspirational photography on every page
• Colour-coded chapters – each chapter is assigned a unique colour, aiding in easy navigation
• Free download of eBook – after purchasing the printed guidebook, you'll also have access to a free download of the eBook
• Coverage includes: Lisbon, Estoril and Cascais, Sintra, Setúbal and the Arrábida, Peninsula, Algarve, Alentejo, Estremadura and Ribatejo, Coimbra, Porto, The Douro Valley, Costa Verde And The Minho, Trás Os Montes, Madeira, The Azores

Insight Guides wherever possible uses local experts who provide insider know-how and share their love and knowledge of the destination.

Imogen Malpas is a London-based journalist whose work has appeared in The Guardian, Atmos, DJ Mag, Clash and many others. She’s the founder of Club SOL, a collective helping people to connect to their roots through culture, community and creativity. Follow her work on Instagram at @clubs0l.