Planning your own trip to Portugal will inevitably require some research. Even if you intend to leave the logistics and bookings to professionals, it pays to have an idea of where you might like to go or what you want to do.
To help you with almost every aspect of trip planning, you’ll find a wealth of information about Portugal travel available on my blog, Julie Dawn Fox in Portugal.
I’ve been living and travelling in Portugal since 2007 so I know the country very well (you can read more on my About Page if you’re interested in my background). My expertise and passion lies in food and wine, cultural travel, off-the-beaten-track destinations and hiking.
Over the years, my articles, products and services have helped hundreds of thousands of independent travellers to explore beyond the tourist hotspots and experience the authenticity that makes Portugal such a joy to visit.
Since my blog began in 2010, I’ve written about every region of the country so you should find something related to your interests, although there are many places that I’ve visited and not yet created articles for.
Simply use the menu and/or the search box in the top right corner of my website to find topic or destination-specific information.
Quick links to particularly helpful free content:
- PORTUGAL ACCOMMODATION GUIDES – best areas and hotels etc. by destination
- PORTUGAL TOUR RECOMMENDATIONS
- PORTUGAL TRAVEL DEALS – save money on travel in Portugal and beyond
- BEST TIME TO TRAVEL TO PORTUGAL – season by season guide
- SUSTAINABLE TRAVEL IN PORTUGAL
- TIPS FOR DRIVING IN PORTUGAL
- HIKING IN PORTUGAL (including the Portuguese Camino de Santiago)
- GOLF TRAVEL IN PORTUGAL – written by golf travel expert, Andy Waple
- TRAVELLING WITH YOUNG CHILDREN – written by local mother, Cátia Lima
Looking for curated information in a handy format?
Download one of our practical travel guides or detailed book-it-yourself itineraries and make planning your trip to Portugal super easy.
Prefer to speak to someone in the know?
Book a one-on-one travel consultation with Julie Dawn Fox. Get your questions answered and get personalised expert insider recommendations to make your Portugal itinerary one that you feel confident and excited about.
Looking for someone to do the legwork for you?
If you want a unique, luxury experience but don’t have the time or inclination to create it yourself?
Option 1: Choose one of my exclusive Portugal itineraries, designed by me and fulfilled by my wonderful local partner travel agency.
Option 2: A tailor-made itinerary. Tell us what you’re looking for then leave the research and planning to us.
We will design a unique, itinerary for you that takes into account your preferences and travel style. Once you’re happy with the plan, my local partner travel agency will take care of all the reservations and payments for you.