Rick Steves Portugal
Rick Steves Portugal by Rick Steves, published by Avalon Publishing on August 19, 2025, is a comprehensive travel guide designed to help readers explore the diverse landscapes and cultural experiences of Portugal. This 13th edition, featuring 504 pages in English, offers strategic advice on maximizing time and budget while uncovering both popular attractions and hidden gems throughout the country.
Inside, readers will find detailed insights into various destinations, including Lisbon, Sintra, and Porto, along with practical tips for engaging with local culture, such as enjoying traditional cuisine and music. The guide includes self-guided walking tours, detailed maps, and useful resources like a packing list and a Portuguese phrase book, making it a valuable companion for anyone interested in hiking, camping, or experiencing the rich tourist destinations and museums of Portugal.
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Stroll Lisbon’s cobbled lanes, cruise the Douro River, and soak up the sun on the Algarve’s beaches: experience Portugal with Rick Steves! Inside Rick Steves Portugal you’ll find:
- Comprehensive coverage for exploring Portugal
- Rick’s strategic advice on how to get the most out of your time and money, with rankings of his must-see favorites
- Top sights and hidden gems, from the bone chapel of Évora and the palaces of Sintra to seaside street food and lush vineyards
- How to connect with culture: Chat with friendly locals over a glass of vinho verde, enjoy a dinner of fresh seafood stew, or spend an evening at a bluesy fado bar
- Beat the crowds, skip the lines, and avoid tourist traps with Rick’s candid, humorous insight
- The best places to eat, sleep, and relax with a glass of local port
- Self-guided walking tours of lively neighborhoods and historic museums
- Detailed maps for exploring on the go
- Useful resources including a packing list, a Portuguese phrase book, a historical overview, and recommended reading
- Over 500 bible-thin pages include everything worth seeing without weighing you down
- Complete, up-to-date information on Lisbon, Sintra, Salema, Cape Sagres, Lagos, Tavira, Évora, Nazaré, Batalha, Fátima, Tomar, Alcobaça, Óbidos, Coimbra, Porto, Peso da Régua, Pinhão, and more
Make the most of every day and every dollar with Rick Steves Portugal.
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