Is 7 days enough for Portugal?

How many days in Portugal is enough? Depending on your travel style and the type of trip you're planning, 7, 10 or 14 days is enough time to visit Portugal. If you want to drive around the country, plan to set aside at least 2 to 3 weeks.



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In nine to 12 days, you can expect to see a generous chunk of all that Portugal has to offer, from its most sensational cities to sublime vineyards and beaches, on a north-to-south trip.

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As I hope you've now realized, Portugal's cities, landscapes, culture and prices make it perfect for a one-week trip. Even though there is still much more to see and do after this itinerary, it's a great start to exploring the country's main highlights.

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In fact, just walk into the charming, medieval Alfama neighborhood without a good map, and you could probably spend your week just finding your way out again. (But you'll have a good time doing so.) A week is perfect for Lisbon, especially considering one or two days spent day-tripping.

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Big sister Lisbon is twice the size, more cosmopolitan, faster paced and 200 miles further south, so in summer it can be sweltering. Compact, walkable Porto has a more traditional feel and is cooled by Atlantic breezes through summer, though fog and rain can roll in via the same route during the winter.

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Although you could easily stay for a month, you will need at least 14 days to explore Spain and Portugal to give you enough time to see a couple of the big cities and a few smaller towns as well, without feeling too rushed.

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The cost of living in Portugal is generally considered about 46 percent cheaper than in the United States. This, coupled with the country's excellent quality of life, beautiful beaches, stunning mountain ranges, reliable public transport, and rich history and culture, make it very easy to fall in love with Portugal.

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Budget-Friendly Travel Planning Past travelers have spent, on average, €40 ($43) on meals for one day and €27 ($28) on local transportation. Also, the average hotel price in Portugal for a couple is €118 ($125). So, a trip to Portugal for two people for one week costs on average €1,908 ($2,017).

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Six days in Portugal will leave you wanting more. The good thing, however, is that the country's small size relative to other popular European countries works in your favor, allowing you to pack in a diverse range of cities and scenery in under a week's vacation.

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… a much more diverse travel experience. As a result, Spain offers far more diversity than Portugal as a travel destination, from topography to culture to the sheer number of cities and towns to visit.

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When is the best time to visit Portugal? Where is this? The best time to visit Portugal is in spring (March-May), when the country is in bloom and waking after the winter. You could also go in fall (between September and October) when the sun is still shining, the weather is warm, and many of the crowds have dispersed.

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Generally speaking, Portugal is cheaper than Spain, although the flight there will likely be the most expensive part of your Portugal vacation.

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8 days in Portugal is the perfect amount of time to see most of the major sites and attractions from Porto all the way down to Lisbon!

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Spain and Portugal are part of the free travel zone called “the Schengen Zone”. Travel between those 24 countries is free and open without any passport control, whether flying, driving or using public transport …

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The most popular way to travel from Spain to Portugal
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Your Lisbon Itinerary: 7 Days in the Portuguese Capital
  1. Day 1: Embrace your inner tourist.
  2. Day 2: Marvel at Calouste Gulbenkian.
  3. Day 3: Visit Belem.
  4. Day 4: Explore the town of Sintra.
  5. Day 5: Adventure with a picnic.
  6. Day 6: Stroll through Lisbon's Botanical Gardens.
  7. Day 7: Discover Lisbon's heritage.
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