Western Europe - Portugal (PDF Chapter)

This is the Portugal chapter from Lonely Planet’s Western Europe guidebook.

With medieval castles, frozen-in-time villages, captivating cities and golden-sand bays, the Portuguese experience can mean many things. History, terrific food and wine, lyrical scenery and all-night partying are just the beginning.

• follow the sound of fado spilling from the lamplit lanes of enchanting Alfama in the heart of Lisbon
• maps
• take in Tavira’s laid-back charms, before hitting some of the Algarve’s prettiest beaches
• transport
• catch live music in a backstreet bar in festive Coimbra, a university town with a stunning medieval centre
• restaurants & accommodation

Coverage includes: Lisbon & Around, Sintra, Cascais, The Algarve, Faro, Tavira, Lagos, Silves, Sagres, Central Portugal, Évora, Peniche, Óbidos, Nazaré, Tomar, Coimbra, The North, Porto, Viana do Castelo, Braga, Parque Nacional da Peneda-Gerês, Survival Guide.