Portugal City Breaks

Portugal city breaks are ideal for anyone in search of a relaxing or cultural city break combined with a good dose of European sun. Located at the edge of Western Europe, Portugal may seem like a long way to go for a short trip or weekend city break but with regular cheap flights operating from many UK airports it may be less expensive and more convenient than you think to enjoy a city break in Portugal. And if you’re willing to fly that little bit further, you are sure to be rewarded with some of Portugal’s superb weather, especially during the long summer months when the climate is at its finest. With a great variety of Portugal city break destinations spread across the country and miles of sandy coastline, there’s bound to be something for everyone on a cheap city break in Portugal, so read on to find out what this vibrant country has to offer.

 

Portugal’s capital city Lisbon is one of the country’s most popular city break destinations for travellers from all over Europe and with good reason. Its excellent location at the mouth of the Tagus River allows for a cooling sea breeze and spectacular sea vistas. The picturesque Old Quarter is home to a wide variety of impressive architecture and is perfect for relaxed strolling and pavement cafe stops whilst on a relaxing break in Lisbon. Other highlights of a Lisbon city break include the many museums and galleries, including the fascinating National Museum of Ancient Art and the elaborate Belem Palace with its UNESCO World Heritage listed Belem Tower. Lisbon is also a great choice for winter city breaks in Europe with some of Europe’s warmest winter temperatures averaging at 15C during daytime.

 

For coastal city breaks in Portugal further south, why not try heading to the popular Algarve region. Faro, the capital of the Algarve region, boasts a selection of stunning white fronted buildings and cobbled streets allowing visitors to while away the hours of sunshine whilst on a Portugal summer city break here. The city is also located next to the Ria Formosa lagoon nature reserve, home to hundreds of bird species and other wildlife. Alternatively, Tavira, close to the Spanish border is another beautiful coastal city perfect for a slightly longer city break in Portugal and for those keen to get away from some of the more built-up tourist areas on their city escape. In the north of Portugal, you will find the city of Oporto, another popular coastal city break location brimming with culture and local customs as well as superb fresh seafood every day. What more could you want on a city break in Portugal.