title: Fodor's Essential Portugal (Travel Guide)
author: Fodor's Travel Guides
description: Fodors is pitched a few notches higher.aimed at a fairly discerning traveler with an appetite for background and the occasional surprise.  <i>New York Times</i> <br><br> The Fodors guides are notable for their ratings of sights, restaurants, shops, accommodations and attractions.  <i>Chicago Tribune</i><br><br> In terms of comprehensiveness of coverage, the very accessible format, and the enthusiastic tone, this series remains one of the best on the market.  <i>Booklist</i><br><br> Fodors super-informative guidebooks are known for accuracy and attention to detail.  <i>Sacramento Bee</i><br><br> Fodors can help you plan the perfect adventure.  <i>Arizona Republic</i><br>
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  **HOW TO USE THIS E-BOOK**
  
  Getting Around the e-Book
  
  This Pocket Guide e-book is designed to give you inspiration and planning
  advice for your visit to Portugal, and is also the perfect on-the-ground
  companion for your trip.
  
  The guide begins with our selection of Top 10 Attractions, plus a Perfect
  Itinerary feature to help you plan unmissable experiences. The Introduction
  and History chapters paint a vivid cultural portrait of Portugal, and the
  Where to Go chapter gives a complete guide to all the sights worth visiting.
  You will find ideas for activities in the What to Do section, while the Eating
  Out chapter describes the local cuisine and gives listings of the best
  restaurants. The Travel Tips offer practical information to help you plan your
  trip. Finally, there are carefully selected hotel listings.
  
  In the Table of Contents and throughout this e-book you will see hyperlinked
  references. Just tap a hyperlink once to skip 