Lonely Planet Portugal (Country Guide) [Paperback]

Regis St Louis (Author), Kate Armstrong (Author), Gregor Clark (Author), Kerry Walker (Author)

Book Description

Series: Country Guide | Publication Date: March 1, 2009

Lonely Planet Portugal

Catch a waft of cool air and a mournful song in Lisbon's labyrinthine Alfama
Splash into the clear waters at the Algarve's pristine Praia da Arrifana
Savor the silky texture and appealing sweetness of a late-bottled vintage port

In This Guide:

Four authors, 124 days on-the-ground research, 27 custard tarts
Full-color chapters on Portugal's highlights and local tips and insights
Dedicated activities chapter covering hiking, surfing and horse-riding
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Product Details

• Paperback: 532 pages
• Publisher: Lonely Planet; 7 edition (March 1, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1741790158
• ISBN-13: 978-1741790153
• Product Dimensions: 7.7 x 5 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #528,094 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #56 in Books > Travel > Europe > Portugal

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33 of 35 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Not up to Lonely Planet's usual standard, August 24, 2007

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Bjorn Clasen (Rolléngergronn, Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, Europe) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Lonely Planet Portugal (Country Guide) (Paperback)

After having tried a few other guidebook series, I am back to Lonely Planet, as these are simply standard-setting in terms of travellers' reference.

But this is the exception that confirms the rule (along with Lonely Planet Iceland & Faroes). Though published last year, so much of the basic information is not up-to-date - and several recommendations seem like an absolute mystery as they in no way live up to Lonely Planet's usual criteria.

Just too many times I found myself planning according to the book's information and recommendations, and ended up finding nothing or not finding the expected. The examples are too many to be ust coincidence and 'because things change'. I will therefore get rid of this one, and try Footprint or The Rough Guide next time I go to Portugal.

Yet, my critical rating of this guidebook should also be seen in the light of my high expectations, as Lonely Planet - mostly - does set the standard. Try again - new edition.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Better than some, March 19, 2009

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E. M. Cheever "teacher traveler" (Topsham, Maine) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Lonely Planet Portugal (Country Guide) (Paperback)

We found this to be a more helpful guide than some other more expensive offerings. It is laid out clearly and logically. It's easy prose keeps you reading and sometimes opens up a new unconsidered possibility for exploration. It is a packable size and handy for experienced travelers and novices.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Only guide to Portugal you need, September 16, 2009

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Anton (Summit, NJ) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Lonely Planet Portugal (Country Guide) (Paperback)

Just back from a week-long trip to Portugal (which included several regions as well as Lisbon), I strongly recommend this guide!

Having had the chance to review (and use) several other guides on Portugal, including Fodor'sFodor's Portugal, 8th Edition (Fodor's Gold Guides), Frommer'sFrommer's Portugal (Frommer's Complete), EyewitnessPortugal (Eyewitness Travel Guides), I can assuredly say that this was the most informative, comprehensive, practical and well-balanced guide of the bunch.

Yes, it does not give you the most wonderful glossy pictures that Eyewitness provides, and perhaps the description of restaurants and hotels may not be as expansive (though they are solid) as Frommer's, but Lonely Planet achieves the type of balance between facts, background, recommendations and maps that none of the other guides do.

Pair this with Lonely Planet's Portuguese Phrasebook Portuguese: Lonely Planet Phrasebook and you'll be all set to travel.