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Portugal

A country the size of Tasmania with three coastlines of personality. Tiled hills in Lisbon, port cellars in Porto, and empty beaches most of the way between.

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When to go

Best time to visit Portugal: Apr–May · Sep–Oct

Passport Pin guide · checked 22 Aug 2026

Crowds gone, water still warm.


Cities

Where people go in Portugal

4 city guides

Landmarks

What people go to see in Portugal

23 landmarks in 4 cities · 4 UNESCO
Braga· 6 landmarks
Arco da Porta Nova Bom Jesus do Monte · UNESCO Braga Cathedral Citânia de Briteiros Garden of Santa Barbara Sanctuary of Sameiro
Lisbon· 6 landmarks
Alfama Belém Tower · UNESCO Jerónimos Monastery · UNESCO Senhora do Monte São Jorge Castle Time Out Market
Porto· 6 landmarks
Clérigos Church Dom Luís I Bridge · UNESCO Livraria Lello Ribeira Square São Bento Station Serralves
Funchal· 5 landmarks
Cabo Girão Funchal Cathedral Madeira Botanical Garden Mercado dos Lavradores Pico do Arieiro

Names and UNESCO status only. We hold no coordinate for a landmark — the stored position is its city’s centre — so these are listed under the city rather than pinned on a map. Passport Pin guide · checked 22 Aug 2026


Where to stay

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Things to do

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Getting there

Fly to Portugal

3 airports we can search

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Practical

The facts you look up on the plane

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Driving
On the right
Passport Pin guide · checked 21 Aug 2026
Plugs
C / F
IEC · World Plugs · checked 21 Aug 2026
Voltage
230V
Passport Pin guide · checked 21 Aug 2026
Currency
EUR · Euro
ISO 4217 · checked 22 Aug 2026
Hello
Olá
Passport Pin guide · checked 21 Aug 2026
Tipping
Not expected. Rounding up, or a euro or two for a good meal.
Passport Pin guide · checked 10 Aug 2026

Each fact above carries the source that published it and the date it was checked. They change, so check the official source before you fly.


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