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PART 1 Preview of Portugal

Why we should go to Portugal
Portugal at a glance
Portugal Travel Basics
Portugal Travel Calendar for Finding the Right Time
Portuguese History through Key Events
Useful Portuguese for locals
Recommended travel itineraries in Portugal

PART 2: The Most Amazing Portuguese Theme Tours

Porto vs. Lisbon: A Comparison of Their Charms
UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Portugal
A walk through the neighborhood along every nook and cranny
The romance of blue azulejos
A Look at the Manueline Style
Enjoy the blue beaches of the Atlantic Ocean
Song of Saudade, Fado
Lisbon as seen in movies and novels
Portuguese Foodie's Guide to Seafood Paradise
Seafood rice that suits the Korean palate
Portuguese soul food, bacalhau
A menu for meat lovers
Portuguese Restaurant Guide
Pastel de Nata, good to eat every day
Fragrant and strong Portuguese coffee
The refreshing charm of local beer
The World of Portuguese Wine
Port Wine Cellar Tour
Portugal's representative brand with unique character
Portuguese souvenirs full of emotion
Local Grocery Guide

PART 3: Time to meet the real Portugal

Porto
How to get from Lisbon to Porto
From Porto Airport to the city center
Porto's public transportation
Porto Metro Map
Transportation cards and city passes
A bird's eye view of Porto city center
Recommended 2-night, 3-day Porto itinerary
AREA 1 South of Sao Bento Station
AREA 2 North of Sao Bento Station
AREA 3 Vila Nova de Gaia
AREA 4 Boavista, Pose, and Matozinhos

Near Porto
A glance at the Porto suburbs
AREA 1 Aveiro/Costa Nova
AREA 2 Braga/Guimaraes

Lisbon
How to get from Porto to Lisbon
From Lisbon Airport to the city center
Public transportation in Lisbon
Lisbon Metro Map
Lisbon tour products
Transportation cards and city passes
A bird's eye view of downtown Lisbon
Recommended 2-night, 3-day Lisbon itinerary
AREA 1 Around Augusta Street
AREA 2 West of Augusta Street
AREA 3 East of Augusta Street
AREA 4 Belém

Near Lisbon
A glance at Lisbon's suburbs
AREA 1 Sintra
AREA 2 Cascais/Cabo da Roca

Central Portugal
Central Portugal at a glance
AREA 1 Obidos
AREA 2 Nazaré
AREA 3 Alcobaça and Batalha
AREA 4 Tomar Fatima
AREA 5 Coimbra

Southern Portugal
Southern Portugal at a glance
AREA 1 Lagus
AREA 2 Albufeira/Faru

Real Guide
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Doru River Cruise, Havelu Cruise
Top 3 Cathedrals with Beautiful Azulejo Murals
3 Ways to Climb the Dom Luis I Bridge
Port Wine Cellar Tour at a Glance
Take tram number 1 to the blue beach
Surfing at Matosinhos Beach
The Moliceru Boat Tour is even more fun when you know what you're doing.
Costa Nova, a unique photo destination by the sea
A walk through Guimarães, a living museum
River cruise departing from Commerce Square
Observation deck on the Ascenso
Almada by ferry
How to sit and ride tram number 28
A thorough comparison of the Alfama and Graça observatories!
Jerónimos Monastery Observation Points
A one-day tour around Lisbon
Enjoy every corner of Pena Castle and its gardens
Experience a different kind of Atlantic! Ajeñas do Mar
Enjoying the beaches of Cascais
Cabo da Roca, the westernmost point in Europe
Obidos' unique festival
Alcobaça Monastery Observation Points
Batalha Monastery, a masterpiece of Portuguese Gothic style
Where the Virgin Mary descended! The Sanctuary of Fatima
Key Attractions of the Old University for Travelers
How to Enjoy Ponta da Piedad, a Naturally Sculpted Coastal Cliff
Explore the mystical secrets of Benagil Cave
Enjoy Albufeira's two great beaches
A stroll through the port city next to the airport, Paru

PART 4 ​​Practical Travel Preparation

Travel Preparation at a Glance
Portugal Airport, where to go?
Which area would be good for accommodation?
Tips for Planning Your Trip and Saving Money
Which transportation should I book?
Which tickets and tours should I book?
What apps do I need locally?
How to use overseas data?
Immigration procedures from Korea to Portugal

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Even within Europe, Portugal might be considered a country with little change, but the author, who visited Portugal again for reporting, felt the subtle differences firsthand.
At first glance, the beautiful scenery and atmosphere of each city appear largely unchanged, but upon entering, a giant food market has appeared that was never seen before, and changes both large and small in transportation are also noticeable.
We've included a detailed breakdown of the changes, including transportation cards that have become more convenient for travelers, passes that offer free admission and a variety of discounts, and changes in transportation in small cities.
Among them, the rate systems of famous attractions, restaurants, and shopping places, which fluctuate rapidly in line with global price fluctuations, are meticulously checked with real-time information every day after reporting, ensuring the fastest and most accurate rates.

A simple and concise regional structure that will help you understand Portugal in no time.

Lisbon and Porto, two major cities boasting distinct charms, have been explored in incredible detail.
We boldly introduce the Porto region, which is especially popular with Korean travelers, first, and also set the areas included in the central region as suburbs if they are good for a day trip from the central city.
Each central city is divided into districts based on major landmarks rather than unfamiliar local names that travelers may find difficult to understand, helping travelers to roughly identify which district they are referring to just by looking at the name.
Excluding the two central cities, the suburbs and small cities in the central and southern regions are key places where you can clearly feel the regional characteristics.
In particular, the southern region of Portugal, which was recently added, is a place where you can truly feel the beauty of the sea and coastal towns.
The regional concept maps and illustrated maps included throughout the book will imprint the regional concept of Portugal in your mind with just one glance.

Beautiful visuals that will fill you with travel emotions just by looking at them

Portugal is full of beautiful places to explore just by walking, and even the narrow alleys of the neighborhoods make for great photo spots.
If you climb up to the observatory and look at the wonderful scenery, you will be so immersed in romance that you will lose track of time.
Sensational photos of Portugal's charm, carefully selected from thousands of photos, will fill you with the emotions of travel even before you leave, and the regional photo pages will let you feel the city's atmosphere just by looking at them.
In addition to comparing observatories with great views, we also introduce hidden photo zones in every alley, so you can take photos of your life with the beautiful scenery as the background every day.
Let's find the scenery in the photo and enjoy the atmosphere of travel, sometimes leisurely and leisurely, and sometimes lively and diligently.

Explore the flavors of Portugal from morning till night, without feeling hungry.

Portuguese food is bound to suit Koreans especially well.
Seafood rice, a harmonious combination of fresh seafood and rice, satisfies the 'rice craving', and cod, which is familiar in Korea under various names, is found in Portugal under the Portuguese name of bacalhau.
Pastel de Nata, an egg tart with a flavor that anyone who has tried it once will never forget, goes well with a strong Espresso coffee, and a cold beer or strong, sweet port wine in a cozy place is the perfect way to end the evening.
We've prepared a foodie list and recommended restaurants for each dish to help you try familiar yet unfamiliar Portuguese dishes, so you can challenge yourself to visit restaurants at any time.
Here, you'll find information for a delicious trip, including restaurant tips, useful phrases and menu words, and a comparison of Port wine cellar tours by brand.

The perfect travel course with a perfect ratio of attractions, restaurants, and shopping

There are many things I want to do, but when time is tight, scheduling becomes a constant mental breakdown rather than a fun plan.
Moreover, if you plan your itinerary too tightly, you're more likely to end up overwhelmed and unable to do anything! "Real Portugal" offers a relaxed itinerary that includes all the must-see attractions in each region, ensuring you can enjoy your trip without being overly ambitious.
If you have time, it's enough to have a cup of coffee or spend some time at your favorite store.
However, for areas near Lisbon where travelers want to make a quick round, an additional one-day course was suggested.
From cost-effective courses using the Lisbon Card, photogenic courses featuring photogenic spots, to circular courses that cover the entirety of Portugal, simply choose a course that suits your taste and schedule.

Easy-to-understand public transportation usage and pass guide

A guide to Portugal's most affordable and efficient public transportation options, as well as the various options for getting around the city, couldn't be easier.
The most convenient means of transportation for intercity travel, travel time, fares, train stations, bus terminals, etc. are summarized in a chart so that you can understand them at a glance without having to read the entire text if you are in a hurry.
As the tram is a popular mode of transportation for travelers, we will provide tips on how to sit comfortably and travel comfortably, and even provide detailed information on photo zones where you can take great pictures with Ascensor in the background.
Additionally, for CityPass users who use the combined transportation fee and attraction admission ticket, local guides check whether CityPass users are eligible for free or discounted admission, making it easy for pass users to find attractions worth visiting.