It is very easy to create a fantastic itinerary for just 1 week in Portugal. It’s a great amount of time to spend to get to know one or two cities as well as absorb the culture and enjoy some Portuguese food. And believe me, once you have spent a week there, you will find yourself coming back for more. Portugal is one of my favourite countries to travel solo and it’s now my second home!
But first of all, how do you decide which cities to focus on? There are oh so many!
1 week in Portugal — My recommendation — Lisbon and Porto
Personally, I would focus on the two main cities of Lisbon and Porto with those two destinations as a base. From Lisbon and Porto, it is possible to do diet trips to other destinations as well. another option is to focus your one week in Portugal on the Algarve destinations. This is more appropriate if you are less interested in culture and architecture and museums, and want to enjoy some of the beaches that Portugal had to offer. However, you will be pleased to know that there are also nice beaches destinations. therefore the Lisbon — Porto itinerary is in my opinion, the best one.
