We are an active in our mid 50s and will be visiting Portugal for the first time for 10 days in the last part of February. We will be flying in an out of Lisbon (from the US). We love seeing picturesque towns, good food and wine. On our list is Lisbon, Porto and the Douro valley. Not sure we can squeeze in the Algarve? Would appreciate any itinerary suggestions. Thanks in advance
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OP
California
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Thanks so much. If we rent a car would be a good idea to drive from Lisbon to Porto so we can stop and see things along the way?
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Texas, USA
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We were just there two weeks ago. We did enjoy Belem but not so much Sintra. Also agree with the Douro Valley wine tour. If driving would suggest a brief stop in Tomar. Lots to do in Porto. Most of the "commercial" tours focus on wine, but there is so much more. You might want to look at the Hop-on-Hop bus tour while there. I have found those to be quite useful all over Europe. I can either get off and visit a site or put it on my not interested list.
February is going to be a bit more than chilly. Plan for that.
Good travels.
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I went to Nazaré last February and loved it so much, I'm going back again this coming February.
The weather was mild - t-shirts in the daytime and light jackets at night.
The restaurants were open because some of the surfers were still in town. Even caught some of the season-ending big waves.
But the best part was Carnival! It was incredible. Portuguese folks descended upon the town for colorful parades and music.
It was a lot of fun. Can't wait to go back.
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OP
California
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Thanks all. debrago: should we have a car for the Douro Valley? Should we drive from Lisbon to Porto so we can stop along the way? Mdmedia20 did you stay in Nazare? Did you have a car?