It’s in August that most people decide to go on vacation, namely to the Algarve or even abroad.
It’s also in August that the city of Lisbon becomes more “free” of cars and people, so feels good make the most of it, without long queues for museums, exhibitions or other tourist attractions.
If it’s true that Lisboa has truly memorable places, and that just an hour from the capital you can find equally fascinating places, it is also true that Portugal has a lot to discover.
We asked our readers what places they usually travel to at this time of year, and the answers are good suggestions that you too can take advantage of for what’s still to come this summer.
Algarve
The Algarve has always been one of our readers’ favorite destinations.
If you don’t love it, don’t rule out a visit to the less touristy eastern Algarve, which stretches from Loulé to Vila Real de Santo António.
The increasingly well-known towns of Olhão and Tavira are therefore increasingly visited at this time of year, offering the best that the Ria Formosa has to offer, from boat trips, crystal-clear beaches and, of course, fantastic and very diverse cuisine.
If you also choose this part of the country for your vacation, keep an eye on some dangers on these beaches.
Alentejo
In second place in our readers’ choices is the Alentejo. And we couldn’t agree more. After all, it’s one of the closest beach and countryside vacation spots to our beloved Lisbon.
There’s plenty to choose from in the Alentejo, from the interior to the Costa Vicentina coastline, where you can explore a thousand and one routes that will make your next vacation a memorable one.
Azores
The Azores archipelago has become an increasingly popular destination for the Portuguese, who travel to many of these islands to experience something different that the mainland can’t always offer at this time of year: tranquillity and an incredible green landscape.
According to The Telegraph, the Azores were one of the ideal areas for a vacation in Portugal during the most complicated days of the coronavirus pandemic.
Costa da Caparica
If the Alentejo coast is already relatively close to Lisbon, what about this real seaside resort: Costa da Caparica.
With a coastline full of beaches for all tastes, costa da Caparica is where many locals go to spend a well-deserved vacation. Our readers love it, and so do we!
Porto
With practically everyone moving to the south of the country, some of our readers have chosen the north, namely the city of Porto, to visit during what remains of this summer season.
So, is all we have to suggest that you take a look at the Secret Harbor, who do the same as us here at Lisboa Secreta, a guide with the best tips on what to do in this fantastic city.
New York
Spain is right next door, but it seems that our readers prefer other latitudes for their vacations outside of Portugal.
Some of the respondents traveled to New York, to the city that never sleeps, where you’re sure to have a summer vacation experience very different from the usual beach vacation in Portugal.
In this sense, and if you also plan to travel to this city in the United States of America, visit the website of our friends Secret New York, who will surely give you tips on what not to miss in this city.
22 experiências em Portugal para desfrutar de um verão inesquecível