Portugal: 30 useful links for those planning Portuguese vacations

How to get there

avia.tripmydream.com/routes/iev-lis - great deals on airfare to Portugal from lowcosters to scheduled flights

carris.pt/en - Lisbon's public transportation website

cp.pt - website of Portugal's national railroad carrier. Lifehack: buying tickets more than 5 days before departure is much cheaper than at the ticket office on the day of departure, and you can also choose your seat. But be vigilant, the system gives only 1 minute for entering bank data for payment, if you don't have time, the money can be written off, but the purchase of tickets will not be fixed. In case of unsuccessful transaction the money will be returned to your account within 5-7 days.

rede-expressos.pt - a budget and quite comfortable way to travel around the country.

aeroportolisboa.pt - Lisbon Portela Humberto Delgadoi International Airport is the largest airport in the country. You will most likely be flying here

What to do

10 things to do in Portugal - a must-do on your Portuguese vacation

When to go - choosing a city in Portugal is not easy, especially when it comes to beach vacations - the entire Algarve coastline is a delight. Our guide to the cities and resorts of this country will help you decide on your itinerary!

7-day itinerary - an itinerary for a leisurely week of traveling and exploring Portugal

Itinerary for 14 days - an advanced itinerary for a 2-week trip: beautiful Lisbon, cozy Porto, Pena Castle, the best surf spots and many other equally interesting places.

National cuisine: what to try - does the word "bacalhau" mean anything to you? This article will help you understand the intricacies of Portuguese cuisine

22 reasons to visit Portugal - The Telegraph has put together 22 compelling reasons why you should go to Portugal. Convincing!

Surfing from A to Z - Portugal is undoubtedly the best surfing destination in Europe: find out where to go and what waves to expect at different spots

Food and surf - the perfect combination, isn't it? An itinerary combining Lisbon and Peniche

Portugal love - an emotional portrait of Lisbon, through the eyes of a travel blogger.

Portugal travel -Portuguese inspiration from Lonely Planet

busuu(iOS / Android) - why not learn a few phrases in Portuguese? By the way, it's one of the easiest languages to learn, especially if you know Spanish

The way to Portuguese siesta - useful tips for traveling to Porto

Madeira - a 5-day itinerary to one of the most beautiful islands in the country

Where to go

Portugal travel guide - how, where and when to go

Lisbon: 20 interesting places - with this selection you won't miss anything important in Lisbon.

Madeira Top 10 Places to See in Madeira - a guide to some of the most interesting islands in Portugal

Sights of Porto - cultural guide to the most interesting sights in Porto

St. George's Castle - an ancient fortress in Lisbon with one of the best views of the city from its panoramic platform.

7 alternative places of Portugal - non-touristic places where you can feel the real Portugal.

We also recommend the "From Porto to Vila Nova de Gaia Port Wine City" tour , where you can walk through the city's iconic sites and discover the secret of Portuguese wine.

You can book a hotel in Portugal with a discount of up to -65% on the website.

Useful links

Lisbon Card is a magic card that will help you save money on visiting attractions, buying tickets to museums, public transportation and elevators. If you are in Lisbon for a few days and have a busy program, you can save about €50-100!

carris.pt - the schedule of those very "yellow streetcars". The most interesting route is #28, which runs through the old part of the city: from Campo Ourique to Martim Moniz Square.

Visit Portugal Travel Guide(iOS / Android) - official app from the Ministry of Tourism of Portugal. Free, works both online and offline, contains all the basic tourist information about the country.

Triposo Portugal Travel Guide(iOS / Android) - another handy app, which in addition to the above features allows you to save interesting places, make itineraries and book hotels.

Portugal - the best country to live in - a confession of emigrants

Help for refugees from Ukraine - detailed information about assistance to Ukrainians