Solo travel to Portugal for 3 weeks during summer : need advices! Hello, I’m traveling to Portugal this summer and had a question about travel options. I will start my trip in Porto and then go to Lisbon. I was planning to travel between these cities using public transport, and then I thought about renting a car or a van to begin my journey south. Based on your knowledge or advice, what would be the best optio…

Portugal for 9 Days I booked a trip to Portugal for 9 nights. First 5 nights in Lisbon, last 4 nights in Porto. Trying to make the most out of this trip, but I don’t want to overwhelm ourselves. Here is the plan I was thinking of: Lisbon: Day 1: Explore Baixa/Chicago Day 2: Explore Alfama Day 3: Sintra Daytrip Day 4: Belem & Cascais Daytrip (Can we easily do bot…

Portugal 10 day itinerary Hello Travellers, Visiting Portugal this spring with my partner and I wanted your opinion on our itinerary, especially the logistics between Porto and Algarve and then back to Lisbon for my penultimate day to catch the return flight. April 17-20: LisbonApril 20-22: Porto Then fly from Porto to the Algarve to save time. Or should I catch a train?…

Mother/Daughter trip to Portugal Hi. I am meeting my mid-twenties daughter in Lisbon at the end of March. I will have 8 days and already booked 3 nights in Lisbon. I am debating whether to go North to Porto or whether to fly to Madeira or go to Lagos. I like to avoid touristy sites and love nature so hoping to have a combination of city and nature. If we go to Porto any nearby …

Portugal recommendations Hey guys, I booked a trip to Cascais, Portugal and I’m just wondering if I should stay there all three days or do a day trip elsewhere? Any recommendations would be great. Love the beachy/costal vibe and don’t wanna travel too far. submitted by /u/HandAccomplished8290

Portugal during Easter/Holy Week Googling is giving me mixed results so asking here hoping for a more definitive answer. I’m hoping to visit Portugal for a week and Easter Sunday would be one of my visiting days. How much do things shut down on Easter Sunday and also Holy Week? Since I would only have a week I wasn’t sure if I need to plan to visit at a different time or if thi…

Tuesday in Portugal I’m planning a trip to lisbon and sintra at the end of March. Many of the historical sites I want to see are closed on Tuesdays. Does anyone have recs on what to do/sites to see? My teenage daughter will be with me so I can’t alter the days I arrive/leave due to school schedule. submitted by /u/Super-Hornet-8299

Portugal or Czech Republic Alright so after some research I have lowered my choice to two. I was thinking Portugal and Japan, but from the 2, I’d say Portugal. A few details, I’ve been to Spain (Barcelona, 1 day in Mardid lol) and Italy (Venice & Rome). My budget is 2-3k USD, Im a female solo traveler, speak Spanish and English. And would be traveling in May for 9 days. S…

Portugal itinerary 10 days would this be realistic 1st day – flight Porto (3 days) Lisbon (3 days ) Seville (2-3 days) I guess the last day would be more flight you know. Maybe some people would recommend more or less days in certain areas. Ive been to spain before but only Barcelona and a day in Madrid, would Seville be worth visiting? submitted by /u…

Second time in Portugal: Ideas? Hi r/travel, In exactly a month I will be traveling to Portugal for the second time. My first trip was in 2022 and I had a great experience but this situation will be slightly different. I will be with my girlfriend and we’ll have about three consecutive days where she is working and I am on my own. I’m looking for ideas or recommendations that …

Searching for watercolors in Germany, Spain, Portugal, and the Netherlands I’m going to be spending about three weeks in Europe, starting in mid-May; a few days in Germany, about a week each in Spain and Portugal, then a few days in Amsterdam. I’m looking for original watercolor paintings. When I was in Florence, I had luck walking around the center of the city and finding artists with their stalls set up in the street…

Sintra Portugal Sintra Itinerary Do-able with 9 month old? how easy is it to request taxi? not planning on taking portable car seat. Take Bus 434 (~20 min) to Pena Palace 10:00 AM: Pena Palace Use palace shuttle from entrance to palace Take Bus 434 to Sintra Historic Center, Sintra Villa Stop (~15 min) Take Bus 435 or walk 10-15 minutes downhill to Quinta da R…

Getting prescription medication in Portugal? Currently in Portugal and our car was broken into and everything stolen. My biggest concern aside from my passport is my heart medication. I have a photo of the name of the medicine and dosage- will that be enough for a pharmacist? I have already messaged my doctor asking for a photo of the prescription. submitted by /u/Mediocre_Review_9…

Third week: Portugal or Spain? My husband, my 10 month old, and I are traveling in Europe for three weeks in February. We are going to spend one week in Lisbon, one week in Porto, and the third week is up in the air before we fly home from Lisbon. We’re considering Algarve (though know the weather will be too cold for swimming) or Seville, but open to other options. Any rec…

7 nights in Portugal? Hi all! My bf and I are wanting to take our first international trip together. We are thinking about Portugal since it is one of the cheaper flights we could find ($600) and we’ve heard great things. We can only do 7 nights, so I wanted to get some advice on our proposed itinerary. Thursday – fly overnight to LHR. Layover in London from 9am-8:30…

Portugal 9 days Hey! I’ve read a couple threads on here already. But I am hung up on which way to go. We have 9 days in Portugal coming up in April. Landing in Lisbon My initial thought was to stay in Lisbon for three nights. With a Sintra day trip Head up to Porto for four nights. Some Douro Valley sights. And back to Lisbon the last night before flying home. …

South Africa or Portugal I’m planning a solo trip for 15-21 days in April or May and I’m trying to decide between two possible itineraries: Portugal – I’m interested in the idea of exploring Porto and Lisbon, and I’m drawn to the historical charm, city vibes, and some scenic day trips in Portugal. Then, I’d head to Greece for a mix of culture, history, and maybe some re…

Oporto, Portugal. (September 2024) Travel made in September 2024. Porto is lovely and we were able to take a cruise over the bridges. Wishing to repeat. submitted by /u/JordiNaranjo_

Portugal in February? Or Prague/Vienna? Hello. I’m organizing my traveling schedule for 2025 and I’m having this dichotomy. I need to take holidays before March and I’m between these two options. I was organizing a trip to Portugal last year but it became too bloated: I wanted to see Lisbon and Porto but also Cascais, Sintra and visit the beaches in Setúbal and Algarve. I didn’t begin…

Suggestions for ~6 weeks in Spain & Portugal Hey all, I’m planning a solo trip to Spain & Portugal in mid-March to the end of April and was looking for suggestions on where to go/what to do. My initial thoughts were: Bilbao San Sebastian Madrid (day trip to Toledo) Seville (trips to Córdoba, Granada, and Ronda) Lisbon (day trip to Sintra) Porto I was hoping for suggestions on how to break …