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Portugal travel guides from years exploring the country — Lisbon's miradouros, Porto's port cellars, the Algarve's hidden coves, Sintra's palaces, the Douro Valley vineyards and the road trip itineraries we tested with kids along the Atlantic coast.

Porto at sunset from the upper deck of the Dom Luís I Bridge, with the Ribeira on one bank and Vila Nova de Gaia on the other

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Where to Stay in Porto: Ribeira, Baixa, Gaia, Cedofeita or the Coast

For a first visit, stay in the Ribeira if you want the river at your door, or in the Baixa around Aliados for better value and gentler walks. Gaia is for views and port lodges, Cedofeita for food and galleries, Foz and Matosinhos for the sea.

Carvoeiro's ochre cliffs in late-afternoon light, Algarve

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Where to Stay in the Algarve: Lagos, Carvoeiro, Tavira or Sagres

With a car, base yourself on the central cliff coast around Carvoeiro and add a night or two in Lagos. Without one, pick Lagos or Tavira, both on the railway. Albufeira is for big resorts, Sagres for wind and surf.

Two Perfect Days in Porto: Historic Grandeur, Modern Art & Riverside Romance

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Two Perfect Days in Porto: Historic Grandeur, Modern Art & Riverside Romance

Porto enchants visitors with centuries of history layered beneath modern vitality. In two days, you'll walk across iconic bridges, explore Arab-influenced palaces, and find yourself mesmerized by contemporary art.

5 Days in the Algarve: A Road Trip Through Portugal's Most Dramatic Coastline

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5 Days in the Algarve: A Road Trip Through Portugal's Most Dramatic Coastline

Your guide to exploring the Algarve's most dramatic coastline, hidden trails, and seafood-filled towns — with a rental car and 250km of discovery ahead.

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