Every Tripstou guide to Portugal, organised the way a trip is planned. Start with the Portugal travel guide, then open the city guide for Lisbon or Porto, or a region guide from the Algarve and the Douro Valley to Alentejo, Sintra, Madeira and the Azores. Country pages cover costs, itineraries, transport and the best time to go. Below, every Portugal article on the site, newest first.
Best places to visit in Portugal, ranked by traveler fit: Lisbon and Porto plus one third region, with 10 picks matched to your trip style.
Best Places to Visit in Portugal, Matched to Your Kind of Trip Read Post »
Best time to visit Portugal: May and late September to October. The full season calendar, the worst month, and why the islands run on their own clock.
Best Time to Visit Portugal: Month by Month and by Region Read Post »
Five coasts, one decision. Where Portugal’s warm coves, wild Atlantic surf and volcanic pools actually are — and which one fits the trip you are planning.
Best Beaches in Portugal: Where to Go, Coast by Coast Read Post »
Portugal by train works north to south: Porto, the Douro, Lisbon, Sintra and the Algarve — plus where the rail network stops and the bus takes over.
Portugal by Train: The North-to-South Rail Itinerary Read Post »
Portugal islands, decided: Madeira for reliable weather and easy access, the Azores for wilder volcanic landscape. Plus which island to start on.
Portugal Islands: Madeira vs the Azores — Which to Choose Read Post »
Portugal itinerary planning in four decisions: how many nights, how many bases, which direction to travel, and whether you need a car.
Portugal Itinerary: How Many Days You Need and Which Route Fits Read Post »
Realistic daily budgets by travel style and trip length — and where Portugal is still Western Europe’s best value.
Portugal Trip Cost: Daily and Weekly Budgets by Travel Style Read Post »
Portugal road trip, decided: drive Porto to the Algarve one way, keep three or four bases, and sort the toll transponder before you leave the lot.
Portugal Road Trip: The Route That Works and How to Drive It Read Post »
Travel to Algarve, Portugal: how the west, central and east coasts differ, where to base, how many days you need, and whether a car is essential.
Algarve, Portugal: West, Central or East for Your Trip? Read Post »
