Perhaps one of my favorite trips in recent memory was the 2 weeks I spent traveling solo through the captivating country of Portugal.
From the colorful cities to the magical small towns and jaw-dropping nature, Portugal can be whatever you want it to be.
These 22 pictures of Portugal prove just that.
Pictures of Portugal
Portugal is a country of color.
In Porto, the red rooftops and brightly-painted houses brighten even the darkest of days…
In Lisbon, the story is much the same: colorful walls, beautiful tiles, and red-top roofs stretching for miles…
But they take their own unique spin on things too…
In small-town Aveiro, the eye-catching moliceiros (boats) line the canals and take visitors on short tours…
And the buildings there are painted and tiled in many colors as well. Bright yellows and blues are particularly popular…
In Obidos, let your imagination take flight as you walk the medieval walls during golden hour…
The white-washed houses are accompanied by pops of lavender flowers, lemon trees, and bric-a-brac souvenir shops…
While in Lagos, the color is entirely natural…
Of course, you can’t compile the best pictures of Portugal without a section dedicated entirely to food–particularly the sweets.
In Lisbon, the famous pasteis de nata take the cake 😉
These creamy custard tarts hit the spot morning, noon and night.
In Aveiro, the specialty is ovos moles. Made out of egg yolks and sugar, they don’t sound particularly appetizing, but you’ll be obsessed the second you bite into one…
In the restaurants themselves, you’ll find hearty & scrumptious meals for less than €10/person, accompanied by friendly service.
An attempt at a bit of Portuguese (queria (kree-a) = I would like, obrigado/a = thank you) when you order will get you an extra smile.
And in Lisbon, you can even knock on a window to be greeted with a charming grandmother serving ginjinha, a fruity liqueur…
It’s the perfect top-off to a pretty perfect trip to Portugal.
Read more of my Portugal Posts:
- 2 Weeks in Portugal Itinerary
- Portugal on a Budget
- 5 Adventurous Things to do in Lagos, Portugal
- 4 Days in Lisbon // A Lazy Itinerary
- Magical Things to do in Obidos, Portugal
- 10 Delightful Things to do in Aveiro, Portugal
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MY FAVORITE TRAVEL TIPS & RESOURCES
Booking Flights: The first place I turn when I’m searching for flights is actually just Google Flights - it’s great to figure out what sort of routes are available. Then, I check Skyscanner and Kiwi for deals. I also love Kiwi for its destination: anywhere feature!
Transportation: I love Omio for figuring out the cheapest way to get from one place to another, and Trainline for booking train tickets within Europe.
Accommodations: I absolutely love Booking.com for finding great hotel deals. After you stay a certain number of nights, you get Genius discounts! For hostels, Hostelworld is my go-to, and I use Airbnb occasionally as well (click here for $40 off your first booking!)
Travel Insurance: I knew that I shouldn’t travel without insurance for the longest time, but I really learned my lesson when I got an infected cut in Bali. Thank goodness I had travel insurance! I use and love World Nomads for their extremely comprehensive coverage.
Travel Insurance: I knew that I shouldn’t travel without insurance for the longest time, but I really learned my lesson when I got an infected cut in Bali. Thank goodness I had travel insurance! I use and love World Nomads for their extremely comprehensive coverage.
Tours: I always check Urban Adventures for great day tours of cities first–I’m obsessed with them! GetYourGuide and Viator are also great options. For multi-day tours, I highly recommend Intrepid.
Camera Gear: I use a Sony Alpha A6300 camera with an 18-105 mm lens and a 35 mm lens. My tripod is the MeFoto Backpacker Air and I loooooove it! I also use a DJI Mavic Air and a GoPro and which allow me to capture everything my regular camera can’t.
