11 cities to visit

WHERE TO GO IN Portugal

Kerry Murray for Lonely Planet

Lisbon and Porto may get a lot of love, but there's so much more to Portugal than its captivating historic cities. From golden beaches and mountainous peaks to lush river valleys, every region has its own diverse highlights across this European country.

Our favorites for September

From Japan's Golden Route to the coast of Portugal, here are a few of our favorite places to explore in September. Use code LP300 to save $300 on any September 2026 departure.

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