Trips to Portugal
Why travel solo to Portugal?
What's The Weather Like?
Portugal has an average summer temperature of 79ºF (26ºC) and the average winter temperature is 63ºF (17ºC). The best time to visit Portugal if you are looking for pleasant weather is in spring (April to May). Fall (September to October) is also a good time to go when the crowds have dispersed and the sun is still shining.
Top Three Experiences
1. Visit a Unesco fortress
2. Port cellar tour in Porto
3. Boat cruise down the Douro
Top five dishes to try
1. Caldo verde – soup made of potatoes, greens and chorizo
2. Bacalhau – salted cod
3. Chicken piri piri – butterflied barbecued chicken
4. Francesinha – multi-layered sandwich of meat & cheese, topped with a rich port sauce
5. Pastel de nata – custard tart
TOP PLACES TO VISIT IN PORTUGAL
LISBON
Lisbon is a city of hilltop views, cobblestone streets and beautiful architecture. Oh, and let’s not forget the nightlife, centered around its hive of rooftop bars and cool co-working spaces. A must for any solo traveler.
PORTO
Gothic churches, age-old port lodges and azulejo-tiled buildings await in Porto, all accessible via the city’s traditional tram network. A hillside location makes for great views, too, over the rooftops and the Douro River.
DOURO VALLEY
The world has woken up to the appeal of the Douro Valley region and it’s now a must for any wine-lover. Here, some of the oldest vineyards in the world produce unique port wines against a backdrop of rolling hills and winding valleys.
SINTRA
This Unesco World Heritage Site and fairytale town is one of Portugal’s most-visited destinations – with good reason. Colorful houses, winding streets and the hilltop Palacio Nacional da Pena castle are just some of its storybook attractions.
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