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Portugal in One Month – travel guide (e-book)
- A complete four-week route, day by day
- Porto, the Douro, Lisbon, the Alentejo and the Algarve
- Trains, car hire and where to stay
About the product
A four-week route through Portugal at a comfortable pace: Porto and the Douro Valley, the north, Coimbra, Lisbon and Sintra, the Alentejo and a final week on the Algarve coast. Week-by-week and day-by-day plans, transport, where to stay, long-stay tips and current price levels. With photos.
What you get
- A complete four-week route, day by day
- Porto, the Douro, Lisbon, the Alentejo and the Algarve
- Trains, car hire and where to stay
- Budget, alternative routes, food and long-stay advice
- Approx. 25 pages with 9 photos
- EPUB for e-readers and PDF for phone, tablet or print
Read an excerpt
Planning a month in Portugal
A month is enough to see almost all of mainland Portugal at a relaxed pace, from the green north and the Douro vineyards to Lisbon and the sunny Algarve. This route runs from north to south. Fly into Porto and home from Faro, or reverse it.
- Week 1: Porto, the Douro Valley and the north
- Week 2: Coimbra, Lisbon and Sintra
- Week 3: Lisbon's coast and the Alentejo
- Week 4: The Algarve
How to pace yourself
Portugal is small, so you can stay longer in each place and take day trips. Plan four to six nights in each base, and keep one free day each week.
Long-stay practicalities
- EU and EEA visitors can use their home mobile plan; others can buy a local SIM or eSIM.
- Apartments with a kitchen and a washing machine are easy to find and good value.
- Book the Pena Palace, the Joanina Library and summer trains in advance.
- Pharmacies (farmácia, green cross) are helpful and well stocked.
- Keep copies of your documents in your email or cloud storage.
Best time for a month
April to June and September to October. July and August are busy and hot on the Algarve and in the Alentejo, but pleasant in the north. In winter, the Algarve is mild and quiet, and long-stay apartments are cheap.
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Contents (11 chapters)
- Before you go
- Planning a month in Portugal
- Week 1: Porto, the Douro Valley and the north
- Week 2: Coimbra, Lisbon and Sintra
- Week 3: Lisbon's coast and the Alentejo
- Week 4: The Algarve
- Where to stay on the route
- Alternative routes and extra ideas
- Food and drink
- Culture, events and useful words
- Budget and packing for a month
Questions and answers
Are the photos free to use?
All photos are from Wikimedia Commons and are public domain, CC0 or CC BY. Photographers are credited at the back of the book.
How current is the guide?
Prices, rules and event dates were checked for 2026 and are updated in new editions. Prices are rough estimates, and entry rules and opening hours can change, so check official sources before you travel.
Was it made with AI?
Yes. The text was written with the help of AI and checked before publication.
Format and terms
Format: E-book as EPUB (Apple Books, Kobo, Google Play Books, Kindle via “Send to Kindle”) and PDF.. Made with the help of AI and tested by our quality control. Not tax, accounting or legal advice. Terms and right of withdrawal
