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Best Cities in Portugal
| City |
Months to Visit |
Where to Stay |
What to Do |
Important Tips |
| Lisbon |
March to May, September to November |
Bairro Alto, Alfama, Chiado |
Visit Belem Tower, Jeronimos Monastery, Sao Jorge Castle, take a tram ride, enjoy the nightlife |
Be prepared to walk uphill, watch out for pickpockets in crowded areas |
| Porto |
May to September |
Ribeira, Cedofeita, Boavista |
Visit the historic center, Clérigos Tower, Lello Bookstore, take a river cruise, taste port wine |
Be prepared for hilly terrain, watch out for traffic when crossing streets |
| Funchal |
April to June, September to November |
Old Town, Lido, Sao Martinho |
Visit Monte Palace Tropical Garden, Madeira Botanical Garden, take a cable car ride, taste Madeira wine |
Be prepared for steep hills, watch out for scammers offering tours or souvenirs |
| Albufeira |
June to September |
Old Town, Praia da Oura, Albufeira Marina |
Visit the beaches, Zoomarine theme park, Algarve Shopping mall, enjoy the nightlife |
Be prepared for crowds and high prices during peak season, watch out for jellyfish in the water |
| Coimbra |
March to May, September to November |
Baixa, Alta, Santa Clara |
Visit the University of Coimbra, Biblioteca Joanina, Monastery of Santa Clara-a-Velha, take a boat ride on the Mondego River |
Be prepared for steep hills and narrow streets, watch out for cyclists and motorbikes |
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