With its medieval hilltop towns, magnificent beaches, traditional Fado music, and excellent food and wine, Portugal is Western Europe's most exotic destination. This comprehensive new Fodor's guide captures the best this country has to offer, from its ever-popular caf and bar scene to its lush vineyards and picturesque, mountainous landscapes dotted with castles.
I have relied on Fodor's guide books many times to guide us through foreign countries (Japan, Thailand, Spain to name a few). This guide book proved to be indispensable while wandering the streets of Portugal, searching for the new landmark to see. I would have to say that Portugal is not as tourist friendly as other countries - not in terms of the people (who are very friendly), but in terms of signage that would direct us to landmarks, transportation hubs and tourist information offices. It would have been nice to have a detailed map of the city of Porto (which this book lacks), one of the main tourist destinations. We wandered far and long, trying to find the tourist information office so that we could have a map. I would also suggest getting Rick Steves' Portugal (Rick Steves). Between the two guide books, you'll have enough information to get around this beautiful country.
Go to Portugal...you will like it..
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
Went to Portugal and this book will help you with your traveling plans. There is a lot to see and usually little time...so this will help you plan your trip so you can see more.
GREAT BOOK
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
This book is great cover all lodgeing and eating areas and other culture information a great guide and companion this is the only book you will need as a guide. I would highly recommend this book.
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