How to Plan a Trip to Portugal | PORTUGAL TRAVEL GUIDE

In this video I share with you HOW to Plan a Trip to Portugal! Traveling to Portugal was such a beautiful experience and in this video I share a FULL Portugal Travel Guide to help you plan this dream trip for yourself including: How to get there? How long to go for? What time of year to visit? What to pack? What to do? Where to stay? And so much more!
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[@armandolima823]

I'm Portuguese, great you liked it. Here's my suggestion for a 15 day trip ( i mean, less than that you're missing out !! ) Start in Porto first and go to Gerês national park. From there, its southbound all the way, to avoid wasting time in unnecessary trips. Visit Aveiro ( the Venice of Portugal ) , Coimbra, Nazaré ( the big wave spot) Óbidos, São Martinho do Porto and then the three spot turist trip: Lisboa, Sintra, Cascais. Setúbal should be next with its Arrábida beaches ( amazing ) then in the southern Algarve go to Portimão, Vilamoura, Albufeira, Lagos and Tavira. Got all that? 😎 This is just plan A. We here are so blessed i can also give you added plans with so much more for the whole alphabet! 🤣🤣🤣 All the best, felicidades!!

[@MahnaGhafori]

So much to explore in your beautiful country! Thanks for the additional recs! ☺️

[@debbiestherapy]

Would love to hear your advice on a three week travel in May of 2023. We hope to visit the Azores as well as that is where my grandparents were from. ❤️

[@zabindhanji]

Thank you! I will be traveling to Portugal next week. Luckily, many of the places that you have listed are on my list too!

[@alondramalfavon1526]

Is January a good time to visit Portugal ?

[@sergioparreira4866]

@@alondramalfavon1526 not really, I'd say the last two weeks of March.

[@cbxxb4841]

I very much appreciate your presentation here in this video. No umms or pauses or filler, just the facts. You did not waste the viewers time and impart a lot of info, plus you are a good presenter with gestures and lots of energy. Well done. Thank You.

[@MahnaGhafori]

Wow thank you so much! I greatly appreciate your kindness and for taking the time to leave this feedback! Thank you:) so glad it was helpful!

[@relaxationwithscenery]

I have visited several countries, and I can assure you that Portuguese people are the most hospitable, pleasant, and inviting people I have ever met. utmost admiration for this nation and its lovely, loving locations.

[@MahnaGhafori]

Yes! Absolutely LOVED Portugal! Agreed!

[@madalenacaldas7666]

This has lit up my heart as a Portuguese :)

[@antoniopalmeiro8872]

Welcome to Portugal.....the best contry in Europe,

[@vtthesuccessfinder]

I moved here a year ago without ever been there. What I notice most and what you repeated several times was the friendliness and kindness of the people. Madeira is definitely a hidden gem🤫!!

[@MahnaGhafori]

Absolutely noticed it while I was there, people are so kind! Yes!

[@cutez103]

Absolutely love how you fllood us with relevant informative info within just 12 mins. Thanks!

[@MahnaGhafori]

So glad its helpful! Thank you for watching!

[@Karl.Jayce-DE]

2 years I was in Portugal, best trip in my life !!!! ❤

[@MahnaGhafori]

Aww yess I love that! Portugal is AMAZING!

[@armandolima823]

Coming back here after so long, im pleased to see people so interested in my country 😀 So after the blockbuster success of plan A, here's my plan B, for winter and north/ centre this time. Again start in Porto, and this time go north to Viana do Castelo ( great views from the Santa Luzia church), cozy Ponte de Lima ( the first roman settlement in Portugal ) Braga and Guimaraes ( make sure to visit the old centre and the castle ). From there, stop by Amarante, a charming medieval town with beautiful roman stone bridge. Then Viseu, voted several times the best city in the country to live. Next up, Estrela mountain range, this is a must with gorgeous landscapes that will make you feel like you're in game of thrones country. Then you can go to small "stone age" village of Monsanto ( where house of the dragon was filmed ) or Piódão, a remote but stunning settlement up in the mountains ( get ready for a rough trip there, but its worth it ). A bit south there's the city of Tomar, one of the knights templar safe havens and visit Christ convent there, very historical. For a 2 week vacation, there's a lot packed in there! Maybe later I'll do a plan C, or a Portugal: Islands edition for you guys. I hope im not so elderly before i get to plan Z!!!!

[@MahnaGhafori]

Aww yes! Thank you for sharing :)

[@GJHeckler]

The best Portugal guide video I’ve seen. Thank you for such a great job!

[@MahnaGhafori]

Wow thank you! I am so happy to hear it is helpful. :) happy travels!

[@joshpotter8658]

Great video! Planning a trip to Portugal and this is the first video I've watched. The perfect video to cover which parts of the country to see and what to do.

[@MahnaGhafori]

Thanks so much! I hope you have a great trip.

[@lantran8967]

I can see you were so excited talking about Portugal. I will use your guides for my trip in June 😊. Thank you!!

[@MahnaGhafori]

Aww thanks! Yay!! Happy travels :)

[@rafaelpichardo215]

I am currently planning to go to Portugal. I will not have as much time as you did to enjoy all those attractions, however I think I can hit madera. I want my trip to be a mix of adventure as well as relaxation. I will try to enjoy lisbon, madera, and rent a car and do a one and half day trip up the coast. I have learned that you can't hit every single spot on a trip. Your video was so helpful to me, you are a superstar video blogger.

[@MahnaGhafori]

Wow that sounds like an awesome trip you’ve got coming up for yourself! Thanks so much, I’m so glad this was helpful to you! Happy travels ☺️🙌🏽

[@AlainPelletier-j6u]

Wonderful vidéo and you have great charism . Great informations thanks

[@MahnaGhafori]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you!

[@CassandraMooree]

Not only did you fly out from the same airport but this was so beneficial for my upcoming trip!

[@MahnaGhafori]

Happy to hear that! happy travels!

[@scottman895]

Portugal is one country I would love to visit! I have a couple friends who live in the Algarve which I haven't seen since 2019 when I saw them in Bali. I don't see me going there this year, but there's always 2023! Thank you for the tips, and awesome video!

[@MahnaGhafori]

Thanks for watching! I’m so glad it’s helpful and hopefully you can go soon! ☺️

[@tonywilliams6037]

Nice, love to know more!

[@user-vt6qu4et3b]

Your video style is incredible! this is so helpful and could listen to you talk for hours about different places. Thanks

[@MahnaGhafori]

Wow thank you so much, I really appreciate your kindness!

[@cynthiabeauchesne3288]

You did a great job outlining your itinerary and you provided so many great tips. Trip planning can be so time consuming and overwhelming and you highlighted some great ideas. Your video will serve as a starting point for my trip with both of my daughters. Thanks!

[@MahnaGhafori]

Wow thank you so much for this kind comment! I'm so glad this video is helpful in your trip planning! Happy travels :)

[@seekntravel]

I love your video! 🎥🔥 It’s so fun and full of adventure! 🌍✈ Keep up the amazing work! 💯👏

[@MahnaGhafori]

Thank you so much!! Happy travels!!

[@pinthesky]

Awesome…we really enjoyed watching and you are smiling throughout the entire time. Thanks!

[@MahnaGhafori]

Thank you so much for watching and for your kind comment, I greatly appreciate it! :)

[@cariortiz333]

Thank you , we are trying to plan a trip there . We are not travelers but you made it really simple . Hopefully we can make it happen .❤

[@MahnaGhafori]

Aww happy to hear it was helpful! happy travels!

[@withlove_stacia]

I'm about to go on a 7 day trip with my mom to Portugal! Can't wait

[@georgesantos-jt6me]

we the Portuguese knew what kind of country we had and thank God it took so many years to be discovered by the world ,because from now on it will go downhill because of the large amount of tourists,even the food is getting worst and more expensive,glad you enjoy it.

[@tammyjga7059]

isnt tourism a good thing?

[@yoshuamanik120]

Thanks for the video. I am planning to have vacation in Portugal on April 2024. I can't wait

[@MahnaGhafori]

I hope you have a great trip!

[@okenyiwillardenergy5967]

Am hoping portugal 🇵🇹 I love the people of portugal 🇵🇹

[@exploring_the_world_together]

Wow beautiful place...I really want to visit this place someday. Thank you for sharing this great video. Greetings from your new friend in Milan ❤

[@lantran8967]

Wow I'm so happy to find youtube from VA and DMV area 😊. I will use this guide for my trip next June.

[@MahnaGhafori]

Aw thanks so much for being here! Yay! :)

[@dmitrytarusov5993]

Thank you! Really good and short guidance for a trip to Portugal

[@MahnaGhafori]

So glad it’s helpful!

[@aztecforlife7360]

Just had to say you did a great job with this video. Great approach. Loved the pace and energy. Good information. Very well done. Cheers

[@MahnaGhafori]

That means a lot, thank you SO much!

[@FrugalTravellers]

Such a great video with some brilliant advice. Thank you so much for sharing these tips and your experiences. You managed to pack so much into your short stay! We totally agree that Portugal is an amazing country to visit... we came for a few months and have been here for almost 2 years 🇵🇹❤ ~ Mandy

[@MahnaGhafori]

Thanks so much for watching and for your kindness! Absolutely loved Portugal so much. Wow thats amazing! Enjoy it :)

[@llew-AZ]

Nice work on this video. Your enthusiasm makes me want to go. I only got this in my video recommend list as I have been looking at areas to buy over there.

[@MahnaGhafori]

Aww thank you so much! :) Portugal is truly special!

[@seeleygirl6178]

The way your eyes light up when you talk about it make me want to go. I’m old lol not sure I can do all the walking and climbing.

[@MahnaGhafori]

aww thank you. I hope you get to go!

[@beautifulworld-b9q]

Informative.... Lovely from INDIA ❤️👍

[@kcsnew]

Liked and subscribed as soon as I watched your vlog. One word you are Super with this informative video. Cheers 👍

[@MahnaGhafori]

Wow thank you so much! I appreciate that!

[@gtagide]

Come back again, so many too see, Braga, Guimarães, Aveiro, Coimbra, Évora, and the other part of Algarve so diferent of the West

[@MahnaGhafori]

I definitely want to come back again! Thanks!! Would love to surf in portugal too

[@felipeochoa1662]

i enjoy your videos! you have great talent!

[@MahnaGhafori]

Thank you so much for your kindness!

[@aquarian4reals]

Thank you for this video. You make it seem very possible to cross this off my bucket list

[@MahnaGhafori]

wow thank you, I am so glad it is helpful! You totally can :)

[@troy8579]

Charmingly done video ❤ !

[@MahnaGhafori]

Thank you so much! This is definitely one of my favorite summer travel videos :)

[@lisagallegos2372]

so glad I watched your video before heading there! thank you! i thought it would be hot and was just planning on shorts, summer dresses, and linen pants. sounds like i should scrap the shorts and dresses and opt instead for jeans and linens pants and a jacket for lisbon and porto. but we'll also be in the algarve, where it sounds like it'll be hot. Having a hard time thinking through how to fit everything into carry-on rolly luggage (since it seems that I need to pack for both cool and windy and hot).

[@MahnaGhafori]

Yes, I’d suggest a few light layers of each type! Weather can vary greatly. Enjoy your trip!

[@MariaCastro-ov9zk]

Thank you very much! Exactly what I was looking for. Very useful!!!

[@MahnaGhafori]

Glad it was helpful! Happy travels!

[@tripmood365]

A very nice presentation of life in Portugal. Keep doing what you do. The journey continues, my friend. Greetings from Helsinki, Finland 🇫🇮 ⛄

[@MahnaGhafori]

Wow thank you so much! Appreciate your kindness! Happy travels :) Would love to visit Finland someday!

[@Rayjon10857]

Very nice video. I'm heading to Lisbon for 30 days starting January 15th. This video gave me some options for short getaways outside of Lisbon.

[@MahnaGhafori]

Thank you so much, happy travels!

[@ocuponescupones8798]

Thank you so much for this enthusiastic and informative video. I was considering Portugal among my options but after watching my video I'm definitely going! Thank you!

[@MahnaGhafori]

Thank you so much for watching and for your kindness! I appreciate it, and that's so exciting!

[@shashikanthreddyvakiti1069]

Love this, thanks for sharing your experiences!

[@MahnaGhafori]

Thank you!

[@MatteaandChris]

Thanks for this informative video!! We’re about to plan a trip to Portugal and this definitely helps :)

[@MahnaGhafori]

Thanks so much for watching! I'm so glad its helpful! Happy travels :)

[@hessmo]

Fantastic video! Just what I needed to see! Going to take a trip myself in January as my partner will be working in Lagos for a week or so. So my idea is to go myself from Sweden down to Maderia some night. Then on to Lisbon & further down & meet her. Maybe a little lonely, but from what you've heard about the population & all the sights, I guess I won't feel alone 😁

[@MahnaGhafori]

Hahha yes, its absolutely amazing! Happy travels!

[@toosense]

Excellent presentation, tysm!

[@MahnaGhafori]

Thanks so much!

[@ExplorandocomoJoao]

👏👏👏 Hugs from Brazil 🇧🇷

[@khanyomaubert7188]

Thank you, you have made my planning for this summer very easy!

[@MahnaGhafori]

Wow I am so happy to hear that! Happy travels! :)

[@aprilcastellon7087]

Thanks a lot of great info and options.

[@MahnaGhafori]

I'm so glad this was helpful! Happy travels!

[@deborahlunsford6983]

Planning a trip to portugal soon. Thanks for the tips.

[@MahnaGhafori]

So glad its helpful! Thanks!

[@felipeee562]

thanks, i used your video to make one homework and i got a 10 🎉🎉

[@MahnaGhafori]

Wow amazing!

[@MK-bm9cn]

Thank you Mahna for this video ! I enjoyed all the information you shared.

[@MahnaGhafori]

Thank you so much for watching! I'm so glad it was helpful!

[@LIVINGINLOSANGELES1]

Great info! Can’t wait to check out some of these places!

[@katherinepolack1195]

Thank you for such an incredible video!You're lovely🥰

[@MahnaGhafori]

Aw wow thank you so much!

[@julieperman]

Great video! Thank you for posting

[@MahnaGhafori]

Thanks so much! Glad its helpful!

[@donnawarmouth9329]

Wow you have made me want to plan a trip to Portugal

[@MahnaGhafori]

Yay! Portugal is so amazing!

[@happytime2781]

Decent basic tips for Portugal, very touristic but can do. One mistake they done imo was flying to Madeira. Either fly and stay there for whole duration or focus on continental Portugal, otherwise it's a waste of time for fllight and airport stuff.

[@MahnaGhafori]

Didn't feel like a waste of time for us, we loved it :)

[@sandylovas2129]

Great Video!!

[@MahnaGhafori]

Thanks!

[@MissArtisticSasnuhy]

great presentation!

[@MahnaGhafori]

Thank you kindly!

[@zabindhanji]

Thank you for your helpful tips! I am heading to Portugal next week.

[@MahnaGhafori]

Thanks so much, so glad its helpful!

[@desouzamark4105]

Lovely Video as it resonates with our recent trip in Oct 2022

[@MahnaGhafori]

Thanks so much, that is amazing!

[@GlennaRedcliffe]

Just found your channel… This is awesome. Thanks for sharing all of this information. I’m planning a trip next year to Portugal.🙂

[@MahnaGhafori]

Thank you SO much, so glad its helpful! happy travels :)

[@MackPacking]

Great information!! Can’t wait to go super soon 😊

[@MahnaGhafori]

Thank you so much! I hope you have an awesome time!

[@uf1978]

Thanks for the video! The wife and i were just talking about doing a trip there soon so much needed info! And btw, you are gorgeous!

[@MahnaGhafori]

Thank you so much! So glad its helpful, happy travels!

[@JaylenPotts-zs2qw]

Just an awesome country.

[@designerguy234]

Love your enthusiasm. You packed a lot of good information and ideas into this. Thanks!!

[@MahnaGhafori]

Thanks so much!

[@simasebtini]

Wow it’s a great video with a lot info 👍🏻

[@MahnaGhafori]

Thank you so much!! ☺️

[@smit5590]

Fun fact: Spanish and Portuguese are from the same language family 'Romance languages'. The other Romance languages are French, Italian, and Romanian.😊😊❤️❤️

[@MahnaGhafori]

Ooh amazing! Thanks for sharing ☺️

[@The_Affiliate_Partner]

Thank you for this video

[@MahnaGhafori]

Thank you! Happy travels!

[@sekmetsusy]

Great video! I'm portuguese and... acho que ficou de fora muitos espaços mesmo em tao curto espaço de tempo. Madeira e Açores devem ser visitados, sim, mas merecem, pelo menos, 4 a 7 dias de estadia cada. Com 10 dias, o melhor seria começar no Porto, fazer um cruzeiro das pontes no rio Douro e visitar as caves de vinho do Porto. Subir até ao Parque Nacional Peneda-Gerês e ir descendo Portugal até ao Algarve, passando por Vila Real, Guarda, Évora. Aproveitar para conhecer o Algarve e subir até Lisboa.

[@rippleportugal]

Funny and informative, loved it!

[@MahnaGhafori]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks so much! Happy travels :)

[@kimivo]

Just booked a trip to Portugal!! This guide was so helpful thank u !!!

[@MahnaGhafori]

Wow that's so exciting! Thank you :)

[@kixaholic34]

Planning to go in March. I want to do everything step by step that you and mom did! LOL

[@MahnaGhafori]

Awww yay!! Hehe I'm so glad its helpful!!! :) Happy travels!

[@bradmiller1557]

I’m going to Lisboa in August 😊

[@esilsay]

Thank you Mahna, very nice vlog -very informative and enough details. How many days and nights did you stay in Madeira. Im going there this April. Thank u in advance 🙏🏼

[@everywheresunshine]

Very beautiful, thank you so much for sharing

[@MahnaGhafori]

Thanks so much!

[@basementstudio7574]

Thanks for the video Mahna. Planning on a Portugal Vacation this summer. We'll be leaving from Dulles also since we're just across the river from Lessburg. Which airline did you go with? Thanks for the travel tips.

[@MahnaGhafori]

That’s awesome! Thanks so much. United Airlines is the airline I’m most loyal to. That’s who I flew with! Happy travels!

[@PipinhoSnow]

No plan!!! Just came to Porto!!!!! Safe and relax city!!!!

[@MahnaGhafori]

happy travels!!!

[@jsilvamaintenance]

Portuguese wine, cheese, fish, and pastries they hard to beat !

[@MahnaGhafori]

So so delicious!

[@sugadropandsnacks]

Thanks for the video!

[@MahnaGhafori]

Thanks so much for watching! :)

[@jay1970]

Great info.. not sure how you were able to fit Madeira, azores and mainland in 10 days? How was driving experience? More specifically how was the parking situation?

[@cagefrost4283]

Beautiful video, thank you for sharing. Would you please tell me what camera you are using to film?

[@MahnaGhafori]

Thank you so much! This video has all my camera gear! kzbin.info/www/bejne/m2e3pGuwhMqCpNE

[@cagefrost4283]

@@MahnaGhafori You are too awesome! Thank you!

[@CaseyWiggin]

Great tips, thanks

[@MahnaGhafori]

Thanks so much, glad its helpful!

[@tonyt439]

Thank you for you vog!!! Very Inforitive! Regarding the flight from US to LIsbon. What airlines was that? Were you in Econemy or Premium.? We are planning to go in Oct. How are the crowds then?

[@aliciacrawford5929]

Great info, thank you 😊

[@MahnaGhafori]

Glad it was helpful!

[@battletested2934]

Great video, we’re planning a trip now. What part of VA are you from?

[@MahnaGhafori]

Thanks so much, happy travels to you! NoVA!

[@123451893]

Hi ! Loved the review. Can you suggest if January would be a good time to visit the country ?

[@summerliu3394]

Thanks to introduce Madeira to us, it will definitely on our bucket list now. But we also don’t want to miss Lisbon and Algarves, I guess 2 weeks are neede lol😅

[@MahnaGhafori]

Haha yes, so much to explore! Thanks for watching!

[@surfersurfer1861]

Yes it's Hawaii of Africa 🌍😊

[@autumnleaves8660]

Cld you please do an outfit guide with some links. Your clothes look both feminine, comfortable, and functional

[@MahnaGhafori]

awww thank you so much! Yes I just made a packing video, I will make breakdown clothing videos soon! :)

[@georgekaraspyros3835]

When people describe Madeira as the Hawaii of Europe they totally miss out on the fact that Hawaii has got breathtaking beaches and Madeira hasn't got any at all. The beaches are all sub-standard and even saying that, would be an understatement. Other than the beaches the island is gorgeous but when going on vacation in a sunny place, having good beaches is vital

[@nelsonsoares2975]

Its the 9+ islands of the Azores that is the Atlantic Hawaii, but its more correct to say Hawaii is the Pacific Azores , There's beaches in Madeira & the ones on Porto Santo island has beaches as good or better than Hawaii , don't know where you got your info but check again... Madeira & the Azores are spectacular & would match them up against any other islands on the planet you should visit some time but make sure you pick up your trash or you will get slapped in the back of the head by the locals you've been warned :)))

[@MahnaGhafori]

This is true yes, I hope to go back and visit the Azores as I heard those even more so are like the Hawaii of Europe! Thanks!

[@banadigan7511]

ಪೋರ್ಚುಗಲ್ ದೇಶದ ಸುಂದರ ಪ್ರವಾಸಿ ತಾಣಗಳು.

[@lightupyourday5323]

Dont forget to go to Obidos!

[@Cindypisces]

Thank you so much for this.. I’m going with my friend next year and this was helpful. I also aside from English speak fluent Spanish so I was glad to know that at least I can get by.😅 One question how far was it to drive from Lisbon to the Algarve host. Because we’re renting a car too and I just wanted to get a sense of how long.

[@MahnaGhafori]

So glad its helpful! Thats perfect haha yes you will be totally great! I would recommend downloading Google Maps offline maps, I had service but honestly the google maps and the roads there are so perfect, you will be able to easily navigate everywhere! It was approximately 3 hours!

[@jaimeconceicao]

you're not Spanish, so avoid speaking Spanish in Portugal, stick to English and you'll be fine. We have a long story with our neighbors and most of it isn´t a happy one...

[@natashabanky9507]

Very nicely presented :)

[@MahnaGhafori]

thank you so much! :)

[@joydas2522]

Thanks. CARE on.

[@MahnaGhafori]

Thank you!

[@cedriclloyd5571]

Amazing video. I am researching now on a trip there in April. Looks like so many wonderful places to see but can't do all of it :(. Within the city is it still better to have a rental car vs using the buses and trams?

[@Pauloot_]

Going for April also ❤

[@sethlaurin6683]

Fabulous video. Lot’s of great info. Thanks. I would love any locals input regarding rental cars. Driving tips, etc. Going for 2 weeks in September, I rented an Avis Automatic,I’m guessing my T-Mobile GPS will work? I’ve heard Portuguese driving can be a little crazy and different, but I’m assuming it’s still smart to rent a car. Thanks for any inputs or suggestions. Cheers. 😊

[@MahnaGhafori]

Thanks so much! Glad it was helpful! As an American driving in Portugal, I felt it was very safe and orderly. My Google Fi international plan worked perfectly the whole time in Portugal! Happy travels!

[@shanemaemufeed6035]

Hi bonjour madam I want to go this place and I appreciate u I see ur blog also nice place I went there soon

[@MahnaGhafori]

hi bonjour thank you :) happy travels!