Welcome to the ZigZag Portugal Travel Guide to help your plan an unforgettable trip!
Photos, infos, maps, tips, best things to do, off the beaten track ideas.... All you need to plan your itinerary and discover the beautiful beaches, impressive monuments, charming villages and vibrant cities of Portugal.
MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR TIME IN PORTUGAL!
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BEST OF PORTUGAL DESTINATIONS
To inspire you to Travel to Portugal or help you narrow down the list of places to see and visit, here are some of my best of: photos, moments, destinations, castles, lochs, landmarks.... Portugal is amazing and you will soon see why.
PORTUGAL - The EBOOKS
Looking for a selection of the most scenic places to see in Portugal, practical maps and systematic information to plan your trip? Have a look a the 2 eBooks:
- 13 Exclusive Maps with all locations identified
- 80+ Featured locations
- 40+ extra scenic suggestions
- 200+ original photos
- 8 Exclusive Maps with all locations identified
- 45+ Featured locations
- 20+ extra scenic suggestions
- 100+ original photos
PORTUGAL TRAVEL GUIDE - PLANNING YOUR TRIP
Are you decided? Are you going to travel Portugal? Great! Here are some articles to help you plan your trip to Portugal - general information, driving guide, accommodations suggestions...
LISBON
Capital City of Portugal, Lisbon is a vibrant town. Thanks to the Hills you can get splendid views in most directions. It is filled with historical building, including some Unesco Sites.
The eBooks also contains:
- best viewpoints in Lisbon
- Jeronimos monastery
- Sao Roque Church
- Sao Vicente Monastery
- National Pantheon
- Lisbon Cathedral
- and more...
SINTRA - CASCAIS NATURAL PARK
The eBooks also contains:
- Sintra National Palace
- Quinta da Regaleira
- Mafra Palace
- Cabo da Roca
- and more...
ALGARVE
The eBooks also contains:
- Best Sunrise and Sunset spots, Best low/high tide beaches
- Portimao beaches
- Inland locations: Monchique, Silves...
- Cape St Vincent
- Sagres Fort
- and more...
PORTO & NORTH PORTUGAL
The Portugal eBook also contains:
- Best views of Porto
- Lello Library
- Carmo Church
- Beach walk
- and more...
- Best views in the Douro Valley
- Guimaraes
- Santa Luzia
- and more...
CENTRAL PORTUGAL
The Portugal eBook also contains:
- Aveiro and its beaches
- Alcobaça Monastery
- Fatima Sanctuary
- Conimbriga ruins
- best views in the mountains of Serra da Estrela
- and more...
ALENTEJO
The Portugal eBook also contains:
- Evora
- Beja and its tower
- Cromlech and Menhirs
- Porto Covo
- and more...
GENERAL TRAVEL TIPS
Practical websites to Book your trip​
BOOK YOUR ACCOMMODATION
- I personally use Booking.com for their large choice of both hotels and apartments, their real reviews and reductions for repeat customers - Book your accommodations via Booking.com
- I know that some of my Readers from the US and Canada favor Hotels.com for their repeat customer deals - Book with Hotels.com
- And for those you like to compare prices, you can have a look and book through Hotelscombined.com
PLAN YOUR ACTIVITIES
- ROAD TRIP - If you are planning on renting your car, you can Compare fares and book on AutoEurope.com
- DAY TRIPS - The other travel option I like to just seat and relax while admiring the scenery it to Book day trips and organized tours. I also like to have my tickets beforehand to save time. I personally use GetYourGuide.com and Viator.com
GET EQUIPMENT YOU NEED
- CLOTHES, SAFETY ITEMS, PACKING PRACTICAL ITEMS, LUGGAGE, ELECTRONICS... Get it on Amazon (US, UK and Canada only)
GET TRAVEL INSURANCE
- I wish you a very smooth trip, but my policy is: better be prepared. I personally use World Nomads. Get a quote online here.
PROTECT YOUR ELECTRONIC DATA
- Don't use unsecured wifi without a VPN service to avoid risking electronic theft - NordVPN is one of the best rated VPN service
Inspired? Which ones do you want to experience?
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