The highlights of mainland Portugal in three weeks
Portugal itinerary
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Published on:
Sept. 16, 2020
21 days
979 km
11 steps
This three week itinerary will guide you past the main highlights of Portugal's mainland. The itinerary will start in the northern national park of Peneda-Gerês and finish in the Algarve coast in the city of Faro.
Step 1: Peneda-Gerês National Park
2 days recommended
Peneda-Gerês National Park
The Peneda-Gerês National Park is located in the north-west of the country. The park is known for its beautiful landscapes and great hiking trails.
step 1: Peneda-Gerês National Park
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step 2: Braga
Step 2: Braga
2 days recommended
Braga
Braga is a city in the north of Portugal. It's known for its historic center with an almost 1000 years old cathedral and many churches.
Step 3: Porto
3 days recommended
Porto
Porto is a city located in northwest Portugal on the Atlantic coast. It's known for its bridges, port wine, and its stunning medieval riverside district.
Step 4: Coimbra
2 days recommended
Coimbra
Coimbra is city in central Portugal along the Mondego river and is the country’s former capital. The city is known for its well-preserved medieval old town and the historic University of Coimbra.
Step 5: Óbidos
1 days recommended
Óbidos
Óbidos is small town located about 80 kilometres north of Lisbon. The town is known for its well-preserved medieval walled old town, with traditional painted houses and narrow cobblestone streets.
Step 6: Sintra
1 days recommended
Sintra
Sintra is a small town located near Lisbon. The town is known for its and for its numerous historic palaces and castles.
Step 7: Lisbon
3 days recommended
Lisbon
Lisbon is the capital and the largest city of Portugal. The city is known as one of the best capitals of Europe to visit, the city is very vibrant and has a rich history and culture.
Step 8: Évora
2 days recommended
Évora
Évora is the capital of Alentejo region located to the east of Lisbon. The town is known for its historic center with the ancient Roman Temple of Évora.
Step 9: Lagos
2 days recommended
Lagos
Lagos is a town located in the Algarve region in southern Portugal. It’s known for its walled old town, beaches, cliffs and nightlife.
Step 10: Albufeira
2 days recommended
Albufeira
Albufeira is a town in the southern Algarve region of Portugal. It used to be a fishing village but now its a major holiday destination, known for its beaches and many bars and clubs.
Step 11: Faro
1 days recommended
Faro
Faro is the capital of the Algarve region in southern Portugal. Faro is known for its airport which makes it a transport hub for the rest of the Algarve region. The town also has a charming old centre.