Travelling Europe - Portugal
Eager to discover Portugal but don’t know where to start? The following pages will help you learn more about this country and discover what Portugal has to offer you. Practical information on how to get there and where to stay, even for those travelling on a shoestring budget. Whether you are visiting Portugal for the first time, moving for a couple of months (to study, work or volunteer) or living there already, these pages will show you where to start to find the information you need.
Country insight
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- Centre Tourist Region
- If you are looking for information about the central region of Portugal, at this site you can find details about the municipalities, nature, sun and sea, lodging, culture and more.
- http://www.turismo-centro.pt [EN][FR][PT]
- Discover Azores Islands
- All you need to know about the Azores Islands is here: history, geography, climate, flight and boat connections, sporting holidays, museums and culture, places to visit and festivities. Don’t forget the maps and the photo albums. The site will soon be available in other languages.
- http://www.visitazores.org/ [EN][FR][DE][PT]
- Discover Madeira and Porto Santo Islands
- How can you resist this group of islands in the Atlantic Ocean? General information about the Madeira Islands, and information about where to stay, where to eat, what to do, ecotourism, sports, activities and various events.
- http://www.turismomadeira.pt/ [EN][DE][PT]
- Guide for students
- This is a student guide to Lisbon. All you need to know: where to sleep, where to eat, what to visit, museums, bars, discos and more.
- http://alojamento.aeist.pt [PT]
- Portugal at a glance
- Want to visit Portugal? This site is a guide that provides you with the information required to plan and book your stay in Portugal. Prepare your visit in advance by reading about the places to see, what’s on, the travel services or search for a specific topic.
- http://www.portugal-live.net [EN][DE][PT]
- Portugal Guide
- The complete guide to Portugal! Information about lodging, routes, gastronomy, leisure, useful services, national patrimony and much more. Search for a place or address. Practical information about useful services: pharmacies, post offices, tourism, fire brigades, banks and health issues.
- http://www.guiadeportugal.pt [EN][PT]
- Portugal Information
- Information on accommodation, travel, entertainment, sports and gastronomy. Not to be missed!
- http://portugal-info.net [EN]
- Inside Portugal
- Whether at the beach, in the countryside or on the mountains, the official site of the Portuguese Tourism Office presents you with some destinations and itineraries, information about different accommodation opportunities, transport, cultural events, heritage and active tourism in Portugal.
- http://www.portugalinsite.com [EN][DE][PT][ES]
- Lisbon Tourism Association
- Here you can find all about business, leisure, culture and events in Lisbon. There is a visitor’s guide, detailed information about the city with useful contacts, a list of events and a photo gallery. Information about Lisbon and the surrounding regions.
- http://www.visitlisboa.com/ [EN][FR][DE][IT][PT][ES]
- Portuguese government
- Information about the Portuguese government, the political system, the policies and more.
- http://www.portugal.gov.pt/Portal/PT [EN][PT]
- Tourism department
- A brief overview of Portugal: the origins, language and literature, music, religion, climate and geography, population, economy, tourism, gastronomy and wines.
- http://www.turismodeportugal.pt/ [PT]
- Tourist information for Porto and North region
- An insight to this region: circuits, festivities, markets and pilgrimages, patrimony, handicrafts and fun.
- http://www.portoenorte.pt/ [EN][PT]
- Tourist information for the western region
- Information about the western region of the country: history, beaches, sports, tourist activities, gastronomy, handicrafts, accommodation and other topics.
- http://www.rt-oeste.pt [PT]
- Travelling in Portugal
- Discover Portugal! Check out the national treasures, transport, where to sleep, where to eat, what to do, photo gallery, travel news, maps of Portugal. At the information desk you can find all you need to know about the country.
- http://viajar.clix.pt/com/index.php?lg=pt [EN][FR][PT][ES]
- Virtual Portugal
- This page provides basic information about accommodation resources, tourism guides, sights, activities, museums, shops, businesses and more.
- http://www.portugalvirtual.pt [NL][EN][PT]
- Cultural Collaborative Agenda
- Any cultural activity at the national and local level can be found on this site. Events, concerts, conferences, workshops, exhibitions, theatrical performances and much more.
- http://www.passaporaqui.com/ [PT]
Accommodation
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- Camp in Portugal
- Information about campsites in Portugal such as names, locations, areas, facilities, services, classifications, office hours, fees, opening and closing dates and lodgings to rent. Select a place on the map and come!
- http://www.roteiro-campista.pt/frame-geral-parques-uk.htm [EN][FR][PT]
- For students
- Are you looking for a room or a flat in Lisbon? This site provides the information you need. There is also information about different student houses, and legal council on rental contracts. You can use the search engine to help you find what you are looking for.
- http://alojamento.aeist.pt [PT]
- Pousadas de Portugal
- Looking for somewhere different to spend the night? Part of a network of more than 40 hotels located in historical monuments, castles and palaces. Take note: the high prices reflect the special nature of the lodgings!
- http://www.pousadas.pt [EN][JA][PT]
- Rural Tourism National Centre
- Share the history, culture and traditions of the rural areas of this country. Find accommodation opportunities in rural and rustic houses, manor houses and country houses. This accommodation is more expensive.
- http://www.center.pt/EN/index.php [EN][PT]
- University Halls of Residence
- If you are a university student try these places to stay at economic prices. See more about services, locations, descriptions and prices.
- http://www.spru.pt [EN][PT]
- Youth centres in Madeira
- This is an opportunity for you to visit Madeira and Porto Santo Islands and stay at a youth centre. Click and find the contact details and services.
- http://www.ijm.pt/IJM_C01.aspx?categ=Cat_Institucional_contactos [PT]
- Youth hostels
- Whether in a boat, the countryside or a city centre, you can choose a youth hostel just right for you! Select the youth hostel and book it online. Read articles about recommended trips and hostel itineraries.
- http://microsites.juventude.gov.pt/Portal/pt/default.htm [EN][PT][ES]
- Cozy in Lisbon
- In the centre of Lisbon a cozy place to stay after a day of sightseeing
- http://www.albergoodisseo.com/hostel.html [EN][FR][DE][IT][PT][ES]
- Charming hostel in Porto
- Andarilho's hostel, is located in the core of Porto downtown, next to Santa Catarina.
- http://www.andarilhohostel.com/ [EN]
- Accomodation Portugal
- Here it’s possible to offer or search for a room or a flat to rent in many Portuguese cities.
- http://www.bquarto.pt [PT]
- Porta 65-Jovem, an help for young people
- Information about Porta 65-Jovem, a financial support programme to help the young people to pay their rentals.
- http://www.portaldahabitacao.pt/pt/porta65j/ [PT]
- Rooms in Portugal
- Do you need a room? Have you got a room to let?
By this simple Website you can find easily all the information about it.
- http://www.easyquarto.com.pt/ [CS][NL][EN][FR][DE][HU][IT][JA][PL][PT][RU][ES]
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Transport
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- Algarve by Bus
- Visit the Algarve region! Travelling to and from the Algarve by bus is very comfortable and easy. Details about regular, special and international routes.
- http://www.eva-bus.com/ [EN][PT]
- Lisbon subway
- Lisbon in a second! A very fast way to travel in Lisbon. Visit the website and read about the different lines, fares, working hours and stations. And how can you resist the art in the stations?
- http://www.metrolisboa.pt/ [EN][PT]
- Porto subway
- Visit the site and find out more about the lines, itinerary, fare system, working hours and stations. Note that this is a good way to travel in Porto.
- http://www.metrodoporto.pt/ [EN][PT]
- Portugal airports
- Airports in Portugal: how to get there, shopping and eating, utilities and services. Visit the tourist and traveller guides for each airport, and the photo gallery. Welcome to Portugal!
- http://www.ana.pt/portal/page/portal/ANA/ [EN][PT]
- Portugal by bus
- Visit Portugal by bus. Go wherever you want by bus and discover Portugal from north to south. See the site and make your reservation by SMS or online.
- http://www.rede-expressos.pt [PT]
- Portuguese railways
- If you prefer to travel by train check out this site! Timetables, lines, services and much more… Details on international and national trains.
- http://www.cp.pt [EN][PT]
- Tagus- Youth travel agency
- Eager to travel without breaking the bank? Check out this site that presents low cost travel opportunities. See the special offers and promotions.
- http://www.taguseasy.pt/ [PT]
- Travelling by car
- An important site for those who prefer travelling by car. Don’t miss the useful maps!
- http://www.estradasdeportugal.pt/ [PT]
- Carris - Public surface transportation in Lisbon
- Information about the public surface transports in Lisbon: lines, timetables, special services and more. Discover the tourist circuits and have fun!
- http://www.carris.pt [EN][PT]
- How to get a lift in Portugal
- The portal where you can offer or look for a lift to go to the most important cities in Portugal and to some other countries too.
- http://www.deboleia.com [PT]
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Spend & save
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- Camping card
- Do you like camping? The camping card gives you access to all the campsites in Portugal and discounts in some. Read about the conditions and the services.
- http://www.acp.pt/O-Clube/Turismo-e-Lazer/Campismo/Documentacao/entity/Reva [PT]
- For all young people under 26
- The Euro<26 youth card offers reductions on culture, shops, transport, eating out, travels, accommodation and events, and can be used in 34 European countries. Find out where you can get the card and the discounts. With so many discounts how can you resist!
- http://juventude.gov.pt/portal/lazer/cartaojovem [PT]
- For students and teachers
- The ISIC for students and the ITIC for teachers offer reductions on travel, museums and major tourist attractions worldwide. They are internationally recognised student and teacher ID cards.
- http://www.taguseasy.pt/ [PT]
- Interrail card
- There is no better way to visit Europe than by train! Interrail gives you unlimited 2nd class passage on 29 railroad networks in Europe. Check out the maps of all the countries where Interrail is valid, and have a nice trip!
- http://www.cp.pt/cp/displayPage.do?vgnextoid=79826e29d6b74010VgnVCM1000007b [EN][PT]
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Last update: 20/04/2012 @ 15:19:41