Cobblestone cities, Atlantic beaches, world-class wine, and Europe's best value.
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7 events throughout the year
March
13.5°C · 1 event
Holy Week processions in Braga and Lisbon. atmospheric and deeply felt.
May
17.3°C · 2 events
One of the world's largest Catholic pilgrimages. hundreds of thousands descend on the Shrine of Fatima.
Warm, dry, and uncrowded. Lisbon and the Algarve at their most beautiful before the summer rush.
June
19.9°C · 1 event
Lisbon's biggest celebration. sardine grills, street parties, and paper decorations throughout the Alfama.
August
22.1°C · 1 event
Algarve beaches packed and the Atlantic at its warmest. long golden evenings.
September
20.8°C · 1 event
Grape harvest in the dramatic Douro Valley. wine lodges open their doors and the valley turns crimson.
October
18.1°C · 1 event
World-class surf conditions arrive along the Alentejo and Peniche coast. international competitions.
March
13.5°C · 1 event
Holy Week processions in Braga and Lisbon. atmospheric and deeply felt.
May
17.3°C · 2 events
One of the world's largest Catholic pilgrimages. hundreds of thousands descend on the Shrine of Fatima.
Warm, dry, and uncrowded. Lisbon and the Algarve at their most beautiful before the summer rush.
June
19.9°C · 1 event
Lisbon's biggest celebration. sardine grills, street parties, and paper decorations throughout the Alfama.
August
22.1°C · 1 event
Algarve beaches packed and the Atlantic at its warmest. long golden evenings.
September
20.8°C · 1 event
Grape harvest in the dramatic Douro Valley. wine lodges open their doors and the valley turns crimson.
October
18.1°C · 1 event
World-class surf conditions arrive along the Alentejo and Peniche coast. international competitions.
Portugal has become one of Europe's most popular destinations, and for good reason. Lisbon is a beautiful, hilly city with a melancholy character — the fado music scene captures it perfectly — extraordinary tiles, and a waterfront culture centred on the Tejo River. Porto, two hours north by train, is arguably better for a short trip: more compact, with the port wine caves of Vila Nova de Gaia just across the bridge. The Algarve has some of Europe's finest Atlantic beaches.
Portugal also represents Europe's best value. Food, wine, and accommodation costs are significantly lower than comparable destinations in France, Italy, or Spain.
Portugal is one of the most cost-effective European destinations once you're there — the EUR applies, but costs are lower than northern Europe. May to June and September to October are the ideal windows: warm enough for the beach, uncrowded enough to enjoy Lisbon without fighting tour groups. July and August are peak season on the Algarve — manageable, but book ahead.
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