Product Description

Hang on tight as tram 28 rattles you up to Lisbon's Castelo de Sao Jorge, p. 105. Step back in history as you enter Braganca's astonishingly well-preserved 13th-century citadel, p. 444. Savour the world's best port amid the terraced vineyards of tiny Pinhao, p. 389. Feel the rush as you scramble to your feet on a surfboard at Baleal beach, p. 272. Two authors, over 1000 hours of on-the-ground research, 86 detailed maps. Six-page Outdoors chapter covers everything from horse riding across the sands to scaling Portugal's highest peak. Don't just take our word for it; see what travellers are saying at lonelyplanet.com

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #524440 in Books
• Published on: 2007-03-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 508 pages

Review
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Customer Reviews

Not up to Lonely Planet's usual standard
After having tried a few other guidebook series, I am back to Lonely Planet, as these are simply standard-setting in terms of travellers' reference.

But this is the exception that confirms the rule (along with Lonely Planet Iceland & Faroes). Though published last year, so much of the basic information is not up-to-date - and several recommendations seem like an absolute mystery as they in no way live up to Lonely Planet's usual criteria.

Just too many times I found myself planning according to the book's information and recommendations, and ended up finding nothing or not finding the expected. The examples are too many to be ust coincidence and 'because things change'. I will therefore get rid of this one, and try Footprint or The Rough Guide next time I go to Portugal.

Yet, my critical rating of this guidebook should also be seen in the light of my high expectations, as Lonely Planet - mostly - does set the standard. Try again - new edition.

Better than some
We found this to be a more helpful guide than some other more expensive offerings. It is laid out clearly and logically. It's easy prose keeps you reading and sometimes opens up a new unconsidered possibility for exploration. It is a packable size and handy for experienced travelers and novices.

Lonely Planet Portugal
We always use Lonely Planet because they tell it like it is---good, bad and ugly !

This latest book on Portugal is no exception.

Wonderful !