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Why visit
Atlantic coastline, tiled cities and port wine, priced noticeably lower than Spain or Italy.
Lisbon
Capital
10.5M
Population
EUR
Currency
Portuguese
Languages
May, Jun, Sept
Best months
4 cities on the map
7–12 daysMild · Warm€70–€100/dayMay, Jun, Sept
Must see
Lisbon Alfama and BelémPorto old town and Douro valleySintra palacesAlgarve coastline (Lagos, Benagil)
Why go
- Cheaper than Spain or Italy for a similar standard of trip
- Strong food and wine culture
- Fast, reliable Lisbon–Porto train line
Worth knowing
- Algarve is heavily booked and pricier in July–August
- Lisbon's hills and trams get crowded with tourists
- Some rural regions need a car for full access
92K km²
Area
UTC+0
Timezone
EU memberSchengen