Portugal 7-Day Itinerary: The Ultimate Guide
✈️ Pre-Trip Checklist ✔ Schengen Visa: Apply 2+ months early (avoid summer crowds!). ✔ Flights: Intra-Europe deals from €20 (Ryanair/EasyJet). ✔ Packing: EU plug adapter + SPF 50+ (Portuguese sun is no joke!). 🌟 Top 3 Must-Visit Cities ❶ LISBON Tram 28: Ride at 8 AM for crowd-free photos. Belém Tower: Visit at 4 PM for golden-hour magic. ❷ PORTO Livraria Lello: Book tickets online to skip queues. Luís I Bridge: Sunset shots from Cais da Ribeira. ❸ ALGARVE Benagil Cave: Noon = sunlight piercing the dome. Praia da Marinha: Cliff walk for Insta-worthy views. 🍽️ Foodie Dos & Don’ts ✅ Eat: Pastéis de Belém (€1.30/each). ✅ Drink: Vinho Verde (€3/glass). ❌ Skip: Overpriced, undercooked seafood rice in tourist zones. 📸 Photo Hacks Outfits: Light colors in old towns, bright swimsuits at beaches. Props: Tram tickets (€2) + azulejo walls. Timing: Golden hour (1hr post-sunrise / 2hrs pre-sunset). ⚠️ Lessons Learned Bolt > taxis (40% cheaper!). Sunday = dead day (supermarkets closed—stock up!). Paid toilets (€0.50 coins needed). 🎁 Souvenirs That Don’t Suck Claus Porto soaps (€5, from 1887!). Sardine tins (€3 at supermarkets vs. €8 at shops). Hand-painted tile magnets (support local artisans!). 💎 Hidden Gems 1️⃣ Santa Justa Lift’s rooftop café (better views than the platform!). 2️⃣ Cabo da Roca monument’s hidden poem (backside close-up). 3️⃣ Porto’s tram-themed restaurant (next to Igreja do Carmo). #PortugalTravel #EuropeItinerary #TravelSmart
