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    • Africa
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      • Thailand
    • North America
      • Canada
      • United States
    • Central America
      • Mexico
    • South America
      • Argentina
      • Colombia
      • Peru
    • Europa
      • France
      • Iceland
      • Italy
      • Norway
      • Portugal
      • Romania
      • Scotland
      • Spain
    • Oceania
      • New-Zealand
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    • Desert
    • Wide open spaces
    • Out of the road
    • Island
    • Jungle
    • Mountains
    • National Parks
    • Beach
    • Polar
    • City
    • Volcano
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1-week roadtrip in Portugal

7 days
441 miles / 710 km
Car
6 steps

5/5 - (19 votes)

A big thank you to Julien B. for sharing his itinerary with us ! 


 

🔍 For you, hollidays means making new friends ? Do you want to meet generous and welcoming locals ? You love to discover new cultures and food ? Do you also love exploring beautiful landscapes ? You are planning a 1-week vacation ?
Then you’ll love this itinerary ! Follow the Atlantic coast of Portugal discovering charming cities and breathtaking sceneries. 😍


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Itinerary of this one week road trip in Portugal

 

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Porto – Esmoriz – Figueira Da Foz – Nazaré – Ericeira – Lisbon


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The itinerary : step by step

 

Porto Airport
15km / 9.3 miles
(20min)
⌄
Step
1
Porto
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Step 1 of the road trip : Porto
2 days recommended

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What to do in Porto ?

A busy and fascinating city. 

  • Walk through this authentic city and explore Porto’s three neighbourhoods : Boavista, Miragaia and Massarelos.
  • Julien B. suggests walking through very small streets to find an affable traditional restaurant. And be sure to taste local specialities (francescinha, bacalhau a bras, pulvo…).
  • Go looking for gorgeous azulejos (hand painted tiles). Take a picture of the Igreja do Carmo and the Capela das Almas.
  • From Praça da Ribeira, explore the many narrow streets going up to the top of the hill where you’ll find the Sé (Cathedral) built in the 12th century.
  • Photography lovers ? Be sure to go to the Centro Português de fotografia, it used to be a prison and is now a photography museum.
  • Cross the Douro on one of the many bridges in Porto and go explore the other side of the river : la Vila Nova de Gaia, take a lovely walk by the water between the wineries while enjoying a stunning view of Porto !
  • Get to know about the city’s history when visiting the authentic neighbourhood of Ribeira. Take the time to appreciate the many barcos rabelos (traditional boats used to transport wine) floating on the Douro.
  • Need to take a break ? Go relax in the sarde park called “Cordoaria”. So, happy ?

 

Step
1
Porto
30km / 18.6 miles
(30min)
⌄
Step
2
Esmoriz


Step 2 of the road trip : Esmoriz
1/2 day recommended

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What to do in Esmoriz ?

Surfers’ paradise. 

  • Go meet the Atlantic Ocean on Praia da Barrinha, a beautiful beach surrounded by sand dunes. Surfer, this is the place to be ! Here you can have up to 150 days of “surfable” waves !
  • Head to Parque do Buçaquinho to discover an amazing environmental! This beautiful 24 ha park in the South of the city used to be a sewage treatment plant … And it is now a gorgeous park where you can enjoy walks between groves and pine trees. Little tip : go to the cafe and rent a bike for free by leaving your ID (you’ll get it back when giving the bike back of course) !
  • Go to the Igreja de Santa Marinha, you will be fascinated by the blue and white tiles from floor to ceiling !

 

Step
2
Esmoriz
115km / 71 miles
(01h10)
⌄
Step
3
Figueira Da Foz
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Step 3 of the road trip : Figueira da Foz
1/2 day recommended

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What to do in Figueira Da Foz ?

A lively seaside resort and surf spot. 

  • Discover this bay and its endless beaches bordered by pine trees.
  • Surfer ? You will be amazed when discovering the largest urban beach in Europe : many waves for you to surf !
  • Not that much a of beach person ? Head to the fascinating archeology, art and history museum : Museu Municipal Santos Rocha.

 


 

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Step
3
Figueira Da Foz
90km / 56 miles
(55min)
⌄
Step
4
Nazaré


Step 4 of the road trip : Nazaré
1/2 day recommended

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What to do in Nazaré ?

Nazaré, a small fishermen’s village. 

  • Take a walk along the coast up to the lighthouse of Nazaré.
  • Surfers (again ?)? Here you’ll get the greatest and tallest waves in Portugal !
  • Climb up to the Miradouro do Suberco from which you’ll get a breathtaking view !
  • If you have children – or still are a child, head to Norpark, Nazaré‘s water park.

 

Step
4
Nazaré
115km / 71 miles
(01h15)
⌄
Step
5
Ericeira
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Step 5 of the road trip : Ericeira
1/2 day recommended

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What to do in Ericeira ?

Live the surfer life in Ericeira ! 

  • Meet people from all around the world and learn new languages !
  • Relax on Fisherman’s Beach while observing the fishermen working.

 

Step
5
Ericeira
50km / 31 miles
(50min)
⌄
Step
6
Lisbon
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Step 6 of the road trip : Lisbon
3 days recommended

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What to do in Lisbon ?

Discover Portugal’s capital. 

  • Take the iconic Tram 28 and discover the city center’s streets.
  • Taste the traditional Portuguese pastry called Pastei de Nata. You’ll love it !
  • Visit the Alfama neighbourhood.
  • Have a drink (or a few !) in the Barrio Alto.
  • Have an ice-cream to cool down by the Tagus.
  • Explore the city’s narrow streets while enjoying the sound of Fado.
  • Climb up the stairs of the Belem Tower and appreciate the panoramic view over the Tagus.

 

Step
6
Lisbon
325km / 202 miles
(03h10)
⌄
Porto Airport



 

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