Portugal Travel Guide

Strongholds are not just pieces of remarkable architecture and during your Portugal trip, these 11 castles capture the character of each town and reflect the cultural changes brought by time.

From fairytale designs to colorful facades, rugged defenses to timeless histories, rising over the plains or towering over the riverbanks, the castles that speckle Portugal’s landscape make the stories of the past tangible and serve as monuments of a different age.

With stories of conquest and invasion, when visiting the castles of Portugal, you have the chance to step into the storybook and discover where fascinating landscapes and heritage meet.

Portugal in winter, in contrast to some of its Mediterranean neighbors, offers plenty of sunshine and fewer crowds, and our ideas of the best places to visit, top experiences to have, and weather to expect can help you experience the best of the season.

From tours of the country in December to vacation ideas for Lisbon, you can take advantage of Portugal’s average of over 300 days of sunshine, despite the winter season bringing cold and snowy conditions to other European countries.

Whether enjoying the unusual pleasure of beach days in winter or touring Portugal’s top landmarks and historical sites, our recommendations can ensure you experience the best of the winter sun there.

Knowing your budget is an essential component of any trip planning process. Whether the sky's the limit or you have specific parameters, Zicasso is here to help you set your priorities in planning to maximize your investment.

Your interests and preferences on a couples trip will differ from a family-friendly vacation, while a highlights tour will result in wildly different experiences than one designed to take you off the beaten path.

There are three steps in considering the costs of your trip, as a customized vacation that has been designed for you allows maximum flexibility with your spending.

Explore the world with Zicasso and work with a top travel specialist to bring your dream vacation to life. The world overflows with wonders to explore and the sheer number of choices is exciting.

Our primary goal is to make the planning, booking, and traveling process easy and enjoyable as you create the vacation experience you want most. No matter where you go and what you do, Zicasso can help you experience the best of travel without the stress.

Working with our destination experts you can plan a trip to anywhere in the world and suit your travel style. Using insider knowledge of your chosen destination, itinerary ideas, and planning strategies, your chosen  Zicasso travel specialist can guide you through the following three steps.