Surfing beaches, historic towns, and excellent wine. Portugal is a paradise for adventurers.
Main Attractions
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Weather
- Summer: 25-30°C, dry
- Winter: 10-15°C, occasional rain
- Best time: May - September
Sea Temperature
18-22°C in summer
Ideal for swimming and water sports
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1
Prague/Pilsen → Stuttgart
Start of the trip through Germany
Day 2
Stuttgart → Lyon → Bordeaux
Through France to the Atlantic
Day 3
Bordeaux → San Sebastián → Bilbao
The Basque Country and the Cantabrian coast
Day 4
Bilbao → Porto
Entering Portugal, wine and Ribeira
Day 5
Porto
Historic centre, port wine cellars
Day 6
Porto → Douro Valley
Vineyards and river valley, tastings
Day 7
Douro → Coimbra → Nazaré
A university town and giant waves
Day 8
Nazaré → Sintra
Fairytale palaces above the Atlantic
Day 9
Sintra → Lisbon
The capital, tram 28, Belém
Day 10
Lisbon
Alfama, Time Out Market, viewpoints
Day 11
Lisbon → Algarve
The cliffs of Lagos, the Benagil cave
Day 12
Algarve
Beaches, Cabo de São Vicente
Day 13
Algarve → Salamanca
North through Spain
Day 14
Salamanca → Prague/Pilsen
The final drive (can be split over 2 days)
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Book a vehicle for this tripTrip Tips
- Try pastéis de nata in Belém
- Go surfing in Nazaré (for advanced surfers)
- Visit the vineyards in the Douro Valley
- Book Algarve campsites in advance
Events & Festivals
Festas de Lisboa (June)
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NOS Alive festival (July)
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Nazaré Big Wave Challenge (winter)
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TOP: Nazaré
A world-famous surfing spot with waves up to 30 metres high