Frommer's Portugal (Frommer's Complete Guides) [Paperback]

Darwin Porter (Author), Danforth Prince (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 13, 2006 | Series: Frommer's Complete Guides (Book 236)

Come along with Frommer’s as we explore the highlights and hidden pleasures of Portugal, one of Europe’s best bargain destinations. We’ll show you the best of Lisbon, including the winding alleyways of the Alfama, before heading off into the countryside, where you’ll stay in historic pousadas and enjoy pristine beaches, golf by the sea, castles, ceramics, port wine, fado clubs, medieval villages, and more. Frommer's makes it easy to explore Portugal as an independent traveler, always knowing that you have good advice, complete information, and helpful maps at your fingertips.

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From the Publisher

Frommer's is the name you can trust: the only one that gives you:

Exact prices, reliable information, color maps, candid, in-depth reviews, all the practical details, one-of-a-kind experiences, outspoken opinions, and a fresh, personal approach! --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Experience a place the way the locals do. Enjoy the best it has to offer. Frommer's. The best trips start here.

• Everything you need to plan a memorable vacation in Portugal.
• Outspoken opinions on what's worth your time and what's not.
• Exact prices, so you can plan the perfect trip whatever your budget.
• Off-the-beaten-path experiences and undiscovered gems, plus new takes on top attractions.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 434 pages
• Publisher: Frommer's; 19th edition (March 13, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0471771244
• ISBN-13: 978-0471771241
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 5.1 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 2.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,874,909 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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20 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars on the mark, October 14, 1999

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Delayna Sundberg (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Frommer's Portugal '98 (15th Ed) (Paperback)

I went to Portugal November of '98' and had purchased several books before my trip. I found this book very acurate and helpful. I was nervous because this book had no pictures or photos, I had to just trust it. It was right on the mark. The best place we stayed was in Sintra in a bueatiful bed and breakfast among Sequia Trees, and was average in price.

11 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Decent Portugal book, March 21, 2007

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travelbavel (US) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Frommer's Portugal (Frommer's Complete Guides) (Paperback)

I went on a trip with a bunch of friends and between all of us we had every travel book on portugal that's been published so I had the chance to compare Frommer's to the other guides.

Pros: Great restuarant/bar and hotel tips. All the restaurant tips were spot on. We used this guide almost every night to find places to eat and go out. Very informative about the historical/architectural significance of the sites.

Cons: Poor maps - not much detail and street names and sites are not labeled. The book could also use a bit more description on how to get places. We took a side trip to Sintra and the Let's Go guide was much more useful for getting to and from the sites.

Overall the book caters to a wealthier traveler than some of the other guides. Restaraurants that were listed as "moderate" in Frommers were listed as "Expensive" in some of the other guides. However, Frommers was very accurate when giving price ranges for the restaurants.

6 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars If it is free, read it but don't take to portugal!!!, November 22, 2007

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R. Sarkissian - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Frommer's Portugal (Frommer's Complete Guides) (Paperback)

We just got back from a 30 day trip to Spain and Portugal yesterday.. I feel so compelled to write a review about this book so no one has to rely and or depend on this guide book going to portugal in future.. Here is my two cents about this guide book...
If you get a hold of this book for free ( I wouldn't spend any money on this guide book ), read it at home to get a general overview of portugal but do not rely on the detailed information because we actually found the hard way how incorrect some of the information was...
I would suggest spending your money on lonely planet only when it comes to europe.. our spain lonely planet book was very accurate and we depended on it for 22 days on the road...
here is a few of the "cons" about frommers portugal..

Did not have any information how to get to or from the airport from lisbon... that is basic information any guide book should have about the capital city of the country...

Do not even bother looking for maps.. The few maps that are in the book lack detail and are NOT accurate... NO MAP ON EVORA... one of the major touristic cities of portugal...

Lack of detail in general and too much history....

Anyway, that's how I feel about this guide book.. that is sucks and should never be published so no traveller gets a hold of it like me who borrowe it from library and a last minute thing thought I could at least use it.. Wrong..