Porto tips

Wondering where to stay in Porto? Not only is the city home to number 3 in our list of 9 of the best pousadas in Portugal, it has some of the country's finest hotels.

Porto versus Lisbon? Both Portugal's main cities have a lot in common. And they both make great city breaks. But which city should you visit first? Here’s the lowdown. The information in this article is taken from The Rough Guide to Portugal, your essential guide for visiting Portugal.

The best restaurants in Portugal aren't just about Michelin Stars, although the country has plenty of those, food in Portugal is primarily super delicious, often innovative, focused on fresh and local ingredients and, at its finest, very authentic.

The luxury pousadas Portugal offers promise a unique stay. So if you crave spa treatments in ancient chapels, sleeping peacefully in a monk’s cell or even calling a castle tower home for the night, these are the places to stay. The information in this article is taken from The Rough Guide to Portugal, your travel guide for Portugal.

Most visitors think the best beaches Portugal has are always in the Algarve. But the country's coast stretches for 1,700km and there are plenty of beautiful beaches in less touristy areas. In fact, beaches are one of the reasons Portugal is a new entry in our list of most beautiful countries in the world – voted by you in 2022.

If you want to know where to stay in Lisbon take a look at our district by district accommodation guide and don't forget the real bargains are found off-season. Lisbon is busiest from June to September so prices are always highest during summer. The information in this article is taken from The Rough Guide to Portugal, your essential guide for visiting Portugal.