Traveling To Portugal During Autumn
Where to travel in Portugal during autumn for an unforgettable holiday? Portugal is one of those destinations where you can spend holidays all year round. Nice no!! However, did you know that autumn is one of the best times to visit Portugal? Here is a list for you of the best destinations for traveling to Portugal during autumn where you can enjoy the best holidays.
Lisbon
Autumn in Lisbon, the capital of Portugal is cool but the temperatures remain mild. This is the ideal season, especially since all prices are falling and the tourist horde has returned home. So why deprive yourself? You can stroll on foot or on board trams and buses in the streets of its different districts to soak up the atmosphere of the city, discover its past and better understand the habits and customs of the inhabitants.
By taking the train from the center of Lisbon, you can go to Cascais or Sintra. Sintra is a jewel of Portuguese historical heritage with its many castles, fortresses and palaces. Cascais is a seaside town where you can enjoy the sea air, visit, have a bite to eat on the port…
Do not leave the city without visiting the historic district of Belém. You can visit the medieval Tower of Belém, the Gothic monastery of the Jeronimos or even stroll through the various museums that decorate the district.
Porto
Nestled on the banks of the Douro, the city of Porto will seduce you with its original cathedral-fortress, its Ribeira district, its azulejos at the station, and its superb Stock Exchange Palace.
If you want to discover Portuguese flavors, take a trip to the Bolhão market, in the middle of local producers.
The Algarve
Located in the district of Faro, the Algarve is the southernmost region of Portugal. It is a sumptuous coastline with an extremely varied and diverse setting where you can just as well enjoy. Autumn also offers ideal climatic conditions for a stay in the Algarve. The days are long and sunny.
You can easily cycle or hike along the sea or the mountains, observe hundreds of different species of birds, discover the rich gastronomy of the region and of course go and taste exquisite wines in the vineyards.
Ponta Delgada
Located on the south coast of the island of São Miguel, in the Azores archipelago off the coast of Portugal, is characterized by a temperate oceanic type climate. Autumn is characterized by a fairly significant increase in the rate of precipitation. However, the temperatures remain lukewarm, therefore pleasant.
During your stay, you can visit the cave, admire the whales in their natural habitat, visit the Machado museum, take a trip to the Convent of Nossa Senhora da Esperança or even hike to the Caldeira das Sete Citades.
Do not forget to taste the local specialties of the region.
Now that you know where to travel in Portugal during the fall, it’s time to pack your bags!
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