Where to stay in Portugal
The neighbourhoods to stay in, and hotels, homes and tours with photos and prices, in Lisbon, Porto, Sintra, Lagos, Madeira and Azores.
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Lisbon
- First visit
Chiado
Central and flat-ish, between the river and the hills.
Hotels in Chiado - First visit
Alfama
Fado, viewpoints and old lanes.
Hotels in Alfama - Longer stay
Príncipe Real
Gardens, antique shops and quiet streets.
Hotels in Príncipe Real
Hotels, homes and tours in Lisbonphotos and prices
Porto
- First visit
Ribeira
The riverfront, the bridge and the port lodges across the water.
Hotels in Ribeira - Longer stay
Cedofeita
Galleries and cafés, a walk from the centre.
Hotels in Cedofeita
Hotels, homes and tours in Portophotos and prices
Tours and activities
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Sintra
- First visit
Historic centre
Walk to the palaces before the tour buses arrive.
Hotels in Historic centre
Hotels, homes and tours in Sintraphotos and prices
Lagos
- First visit
Old town
The walls, the restaurants and the cliffs of Ponta da Piedade nearby.
Hotels in Old town - Longer stay
Meia Praia
A long beach east of town.
Hotels in Meia Praia
Hotels, homes and tours in Lagosphotos and prices
Hotels and homes
Near: Old townMeia Praia
Tours and activities
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Madeira
- First visit
Funchal old town
Painted doors, restaurants and the cable car up to Monte.
Hotels in Funchal old town - Longer stay
The Lido
Hotels above the sea, with the promenade and pools.
Hotels in The Lido
Hotels, homes and tours in Madeiraphotos and prices
Hotels and homes
Near: Funchal old townThe Lido
Tours and activities
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Azores
- First visit
Ponta Delgada
The harbour, the churches and tours to Sete Cidades and Furnas.
Hotels in Ponta Delgada - Longer stay
Furnas
Hot springs and gardens in the east of São Miguel.
Hotels in Furnas
Hotels, homes and tours in Azoresphotos and prices
Hotels and homes
Near: Ponta DelgadaFurnas
Tours and activities
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