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Fodor's Essential Portugal

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A practical guide to planning a trip around Portugal

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  • Series recognition

    Booklist Best Travel Guide Series of 2020

    Named Best Travel Guide Series of 2020; recognition is for the Fodor’s Essential guides series, not this individ...

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A practical guide to planning a trip around Portugal

Lisbon, Porto, the Algarve, the Douro Valley and other regions anchor this 512-page guide, which combines destination coverage with tools for organizing a trip. Multiple itineraries and more than 30 maps support day-by-day planning and navigation, while recommendations span sights, food, lodging, nightlife and activities. The book also brings together cultural and historical context on subjects including architecture, politics and cuisine, alongside focused features on beaches, vineyards, castles and Gothic churches. A Portuguese language primer and practical sections on getting around, timing a visit and saving time and money add planning support beyond the regional overviews.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Travelers planning a visit to Portugal who want regional coverage and itinerary ideas.
  • Visitors seeking practical navigation help, local recommendations and trip-planning tips.
  • Travelers interested in Portugal’s cultural context, food, wine and historic sites.

Themes

Portugal travel planningRegional explorationCulture and historyFood and winePractical travel guidance

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Book overview

Whether you want to explore Lisbon, go on a wine-tasting trip in the Douro Valley, or lounge on the beaches of the Algarve, the local Fodor's travel experts in Portugal are here to help! Fodor's Essential Portugal guidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated recommendations, and everything else you need to simplify your trip-planning process and make the most of your time. This new edition has been fully-redesigned with an easy-to-read layout, fresh information, and beautiful color photos.

Fodor's "Essential" guides have been named by Booklist as the Best Travel Guide Series of 2020!

Fodor's Essential Portugal travel guide includes:

  • AN ILLUSTRATED ULTIMATE EXPERIENCES GUIDE to the top things to see and do
  • MULTIPLE ITINERARIES to effectively organize your days and maximize your time
  • MORE THAN 30 DETAILED MAPS to help you navigate confidently
  • COLOR PHOTOS throughout to spark your wanderlust!
  • HONEST RECOMMENDATIONS FROM LOCALS on the best sights, restaurants, hotels, nightlife, shopping, performing arts, activities, side-trips, and more
  • PHOTO-FILLED "BEST OF" FEATURES on "Best Beaches," "Best Vineyards in Portugal," and more
  • TRIP-PLANNING TOOLS AND PRACTICAL TIPS including when to go, getting around, beating the crowds, and saving time and money
  • HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL INSIGHTS providing rich context on the local people, politics, art, architecture, cuisine, geography and more
  • SPECIAL FEATURES on "Portugal's Most Impressive Castles and Fortified Cities" "Spectacular Gothic Churches in Portugal," and "What to Eat and Drink in Portugal"
  • LOCAL WRITERS to help you find the under-the-radar gems
  • Portuguese LANGUAGE PRIMER with useful words and essential phrases
  • UP-TO-DATE COVERAGE ON: Lisbon, Porto, the Algarve, Estoril, the Douro Valley, Alentejo, Sintra,
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