Publisher's Synopsis
Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher
Lonely Planet Portugalis your passport to all the most relevant and up-to-date advice on what to see, what to skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Pass by the tiled buildings of Lisbon's Alfama district, sip a mojito on the sidewalk of Bairro Alto, or step into a fairytale at Sintra; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Portugal and begin your journey now!
Inside Lonely Planet Portugal Travel Guide:
- Colourmaps and images throughout
- Highlights and itinerariesshow you the simplest way to tailor your trip to your own personal needs and interests
- Insider tipssave you time and money and help you get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots
- Essential info at your fingertips- including hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, and prices
- Honest reviews for all budgets- including eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, and hidden gems that most guidebooks miss
- Cultural insightsgive you a richer and more rewarding travel experience - including culture, history, religion, sports, art, film, literature, architecture, and politics
- Over 89 local maps
- Useful features- includingMonth-by-Month(annual festival calendar),Portugal Outdoors,andWalking Tours
- Coverageof Lisbon, the Minho, Porto, the Douro, Tras-os-Montes, the Beiras, Estremadura, Ribatejo, the Alentejo, the Algarve, the Setubal Peninsula, Sintra, Obidos, Porto, Coimbra, and more
The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet Portugal,our most comprehensive guide to Portugal, is perfect for those planning to both explore the top sights and take the road less travelled.
- Looking for a guide focused on Lisbon? Check outLonely Planet's Pocket Lisbon,a handy-sized guide focused on the can't-miss sights for a quick trip.
Authors:Written and researched by Lonely Planet, Regis St Louis, Kate Armstrong, Gregor Clark, and Adam Skolnick.
About Lonely Planet:Started in 1973, Lonely Planet has become the world's leading travel guide publisher with guidebooks to every destination on the planet, as well as an award-winning website, a suite of mobile and digital travel products, and a dedicated traveller community. Lonely Planet's mission is to enable curious travellers to experience the world and to truly get to the heart of the places they find themselves in.
TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice Awards 2012 and 2013 winner in Favorite Travel Guide category
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