Decouvre Portugal

Pourquoi visiter

• Lisbon and Porto brim with charm, from steep alleys to colourful façades.
• A wild Atlantic coast with some of Europe's best surf spots.
• A rich and affordable cuisine: seafood, wines, pasteis de nata.
• The mildest climate in Western Europe, even in winter.

Quand partir

April to June and September–October are ideal for avoiding the summer crowds. The Algarve is pleasant almost year-round.

Budget moyen par jour

Top experiences

1. 1Ride tram 28 through the Alfama
2. 2Surf in Peniche or Ericeira
3. 3Enjoy a pastel de nata in Belém
4. 4Explore the Porto wine cellars
5. 5Hike along the Algarve cliffs
6. 6Discover Sintra and its fairy-tale palaces

Infos pratiques

Se deplacer

Regular trains between cities, Rede Expressos buses, car rental for the Algarve.

Gastronomie

• Pastel de nata – crispy custard tart
• Bacalhau – cod cooked a thousand ways
• Francesinha – Porto's grilled cheese sandwich
• Caldo verde – cabbage and chorizo soup

Securite

One of the safest countries in Europe. Pickpockets possible in Lisbon's tourist areas.