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Pros

Rick steves' guidebooks are great for planning a trip to portugal. The section on visiting sintra alone is worth getting this book. This is the best book we've found. Every tip and trick is spot on.

It has the right amount of detail, making it readable and comprehensible. Super informative and insightful.



Cons

The 12th edition guide completely misses important must-see destinations.

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Quality


It has the right amount of detail, making it readable and comprehensible.


Lots of great tips and very helpful information.


The algarve section was particularly on-point and really steers you away from overly touristy spots.


The text has a useful selection of maps and a pull-out color planning map in the back.

Price


His knowledge of history, architecture and his sense of humor is priceless.

Shipping


Extremely helpful in planning and executing our return to portugal trip.


Just right amount of info for travel to portugal.


On the plus side, portugal missed the devastation of the first and second world wars.


Our family just spent 9 days driving all around portugal.

Packaging/appearance


Packed full of everything you need to know and things you would never have thought about.

Competitiveness


I have used rick’s books for other european travel and his expertise is right on the mark, specifically where to lodge and how ...  Read More


Maybe a bit mainstream, but it’s better than some of the other travel books i bought for portugal.

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  • This product had a total of 614 reviews as of our last analysis date on Jul 24 2024.

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    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    I even bought my daughter her own copy so she can be as informed as i am


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    Although if you are planning on going to more off the beaten path places north of porto or east you will need a separate source of information


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    Portugal is a little off the beaten path by european standards


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    On the plus side portugal missed the devastation of the first and second world wars


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    The big attraction apart from the beaches on the atlantic ocean may be the enticing douro valley


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    The book contains lots of useful information but you really do have to read it all to get the full benefit


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    The chapters allow for meaningful choices on what to see where to stay and how to get there


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    On point for information and delightful descriptions

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