The Rough Guide to Portugal: Travel Guide with eBook (Rough Guides Main Series)
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This practical travel guide to Portugal features detailed factual travel tips and points-of-interest structured lists of all iconic must-see sights as well as some off-the-beaten-track treasures. Our itinerary suggestions and expert author picks of things to see and do will make it a perfect companion both, ahead of your trip and on the ground. This Portugal guide book is packed full of details on how to get there and around, pre-departure information and top time-saving tips, including a visual list of things not to miss. Our colour-coded maps make Portugal easier to navigate while you're there. This guide book to Portugal has been fully updated post-COVID-19 and it comes with a free eBook. The Rough Guide to PORTUGAL covers: Lisbon and around, Estremadura and Ribatejo, Coimbra and the Beira Litoral, Beira Alta and Beira Baixa, Porto and the Rio Douro, the Minho, Trás-os-Montes, Alentejo and the Algarve. Inside this Portugal travel guide you'll find: RECOMMENDATIONS FOR EVERY TYPE OF TRAVELLER Experiences selected for every kind of trip to Portugal, from off-the-beaten-track adventures in Porto Covo to family activities in child-friendly places, like Sintra or chilled-out breaks in popular tourist areas, like Lisbon. PRACTICAL TRAVEL TIPS Essential pre-departure information including Portugal entry requirements, getting around, health information, travelling with children, sports and outdoor activities, food and drink, festivals, culture and etiquette, shopping, tips for travellers with disabilities and more. TIME-SAVING ITINERARIES Includes carefully planned routes covering the best of Portugal, which give a taste of the richness and diversity of the destination, and have been created for different time frames or types of trip. DETAILED REGIONAL COVERAGE Clear structure within each sightseeing chapter of this Portugal travel guide includes regional highlights, brief history, detailed sights and places ordered geographically, recommended restaurants, hotels, bars, clubs and major shops or entertainment options. INSIGHTS INTO GETTING AROUND LIKE A LOCAL Tips on how to beat the crowds, save time and money and find the best local spots for swimming, snorkelling, hiking or wine tasting. HIGHLIGHTS OF THINGS NOT TO MISS Rough Guides' rundown of Algarve, Monsaraz, Porto and the Rio Douro Valley's best sights and top experiences helps to make the most of each trip to Portugal, even in a short time. HONEST AND INDEPENDENT REVIEWS Written by Rough Guides' expert authors with a trademark blend of humour, honesty and expertise, this Portugal guide book will help you find the best places, matching different needs. BACKGROUND INFORMATION Comprehensive 'Contexts' chapter of this travel guide to Portugal features fascinating insights into Portugal, with coverage of history, religion, ethnic groups, environment, wildlife and books, plus a handy language section and glossary. FABULOUS FULL COLOUR PHOTOGRAPHY Features inspirational colour photography, including the stunning Trás-os-Montes and the spectacular Costa da Caparica. COLOUR-CODED MAPPING Practical full-colour maps, with clearly numbered, colour-coded keys for quick orientation in Estremadura, Ribatejo and many more locations in Portugal, reduce the need to go online. USER-FRIENDLY LAYOUT With helpful icons, and organised by neighbourhood to help you pick the best spots to spend your time. FREE EBOOK Free eBook download with every purchase of this guide book to Portugal allows you to access all of the content from your phone or tablet, for on-the-road exploration. Review: Information book - Good ideas and details about places, good book to have with you when travelling,has important information what one needs Review: PORTUGAL - Found very difficult to read with the dmall print
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| Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 102 Reviews |
S**R
Information book
Good ideas and details about places, good book to have with you when travelling,has important information what one needs
A**R
PORTUGAL
Found very difficult to read with the dmall print
S**Z
Comprehensive Information
I used this on a recent trip around Portugal. As i was travelling around and staying in various locations, the book was a great guide for getting around, places to eat etc. A Rough Guide To……. book is always a good accessory to have on any trip.
E**R
Excellent
Full of useful information
A**R
Helpful guide
Easy to use with helpful information. Really fast delivery
J**.
Out of date
This 17th edition published in 2023 is at least 6 years out of date. Two examples: Lisbon Botanical Garden Butterfly House had been closed at least 6 years ago when we visited in September 2024. Porto main market (Mercado do Bolhao) where guidebook said "time may have taken it's toll on the structure" has been been completely refurbished and is looking great but we almost didn't visit due to the comment. Rough Guide, which we have been using for many years, can do better than this
E**.
Couverture abimée
Couverture du livre et les premières 100 pages.sont abimées
H**S
Comprehensive but could have been better
Quite detailed overall, covers many regions and even smaller towns but unfortunately glaringly completely missed Madeira and Azores. Stunning photos are sure a nice plus. Similarly, the free ebook for the same book is awesome. However, some important info is missing/omitted. For example, bus timetables are given but at most places no information regarding the Bus companies operating the buses is given. Further, it is also omitted at many places how to buy the tickets, whether on board or through some ticket office. No attractions have their ticket prices listed, which is a pity. Even if the ticket prices change over time, a number (valid at time of publishing) gives a fairly good idea of budgeting.
K**E
Love Rough Guides!
Big fan of rough guides, enjoy reading before trips!
C**L
Great Guide!
Great guide! A few years ago I switched from Lonely Planet (my go-to for years) to the Rough Guides. What a difference! The Rough Guides are what Lonely Planet used to be: detailed and informative, and without the snark. Info on public transportation, hiking trails, orientation to each region and city, detailed maps, opening hours, historical background to each area. Make the switch!
K**9
Comprehensive, but could be better
I have always appreciated Rough Guides for the comprehensive travel content, big and small town alike, both tourist attractions and sights off the beaten path. BUT, this book is honestly hard to use because the font is too small. Likely designed to be published as a zoomable e book, not for print. The maps in particular, as beautiful as they are, the font and the symbols are microscopic and really not useable! Buyer beware. Otherwise a good travel book for Portugal.
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