My husband and I are starting to plan our trip to Portugal in 2026. Here's our thoughts so far. I would appreciate your ideas.
Itinerary: Lisbon to Nazare to Fatima then Porto
Date: October 2026 (Thinking the weather will be good and the rates a bit lower)
Flights: We would like to travel business class, but rates are pretty outrageous. Any suggestions?
Hotels: Any recommendations?
Thanks!
It's hard to suggest hotels without knowing your budget. Without looking at a map your route looks like it is more or less south to north end so sounds reasonable.
October is the start of the rainy season so you need to be prepared for that. When I was there in early October in 2019, I lucked out and had a week of very warm weather for that time of year and no rain- in mid 20s Celsius every day and not humid.
I was there the end of October about three years ago and it was rainy to very rainy. There were some heavy down pours. You will need rain gear.
It was also still very crowded but manageable crowded.
Looking at my pictures and people were dressed for cool weather. I can not remember if it was warm or cold.
Stayed at the Be Poet Baixa Hotel. Liked it. Would stay again.
Loved Lisbon. Beautiful and interesting. You will probably want to go on a side trip to Sintra and Belem.
I had gone on a. cruise and we ported at Porto. I went on a shore excursion to Braga. Very interesting and pretty.
