Here are some of the best cities to visit in Portugal (and some towns too), from the big hitters to the relatively unknown. Having spent 3 months travelling around the country recently, I wanted to share my love for some of the many gems I’ve discovered. Portugal will always be one of my favourite European countries. It has excellent food and drink, varied landscapes from dramatic mountains to breathtaking coastlines, and some of the friendliest locals you could wish for. It’s also much more affordable to visit than some European cities, which is a bonus.
In order to make this a more comprehensive guide to Portuguese towns and cities, I wanted to include places I’ve not yet been to or that I’ve been to too briefly to be knowledgeable about. So to help me out, I roped in some other travel bloggers to give me their recommendations for their favourite towns and cities in Portugal. A big ‘thank you’ to these other bloggers because I now have this absolutely huge guide! Of course, I now need to go back to Portugal and visit all the towns/cities I’ve not yet done…
Anyway, whether you’re on the hunt for a bustling city break or a seaside town escape, I reckon you’ll find a town or city in Portugal that takes your fancy out of these. Let’s get planning…
