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Porto to the Algarve: 5-Day Plan You Can Actually Drive
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5
days
650 km
distance
14.1 h
driving
29
curated stops
Day 1 Porto → Coimbra
- Transit
- 3h13
- Finish
- ~18:00
- Temperature
- 9.2°C–22.0°C
- Rainy days
- ~8
- Daylight
- 14.2h
09:00
Cheer for FC Porto in their thrilling football matches.
90 min · Porto
10:45
Admire grand 19th-century architecture and intricate Arab decor.
50 min · Porto · €12 adults, €7.5 concessions
open: Daily 09:00-18:30
11:50
Support Boavista FC in their competitive Liga 2 matches.
90 min · Porto
13:20
Maus Hábitos maushabitos.com map ↗
Savor fresh, weekly-changing vegetarian dishes in a vibrant youth hub.
60 min · Porto
open: M-F 12:00-15:00
17:10
Overnight: Coimbra
e.g. HI-Coimbra Pousada de Juventude · Residencial Gouveia
Day 2 Nazaré → Óbidos
- Transit
- 3h35
- Finish
- ~18:00
- Temperature
- 14.1°C–18.6°C
- Rainy days
- ~6
- Daylight
- 14.2h
10:30
11:30
12:30
13:20
16:10
17:10
See ancient stone walls towering above cobblestone streets.
50 min · Óbidos
Overnight: Óbidos
e.g. Albergaria Rainha Santa Isabel · Bom Sucesso Resort
Day 3 Sintra
- Transit
- 2h03
- Finish
- ~17:20
- Temperature
- 13.2°C–20.2°C
- Rainy days
- ~5
- Daylight
- 14.1h
10:10
Discover enigmatic gardens and grand architecture steeped in myth.
50 min · Sintra · Adult €12, youth or senior €7, child (<6) free, family (2 adults, 2 youth) €32
open: Daily 10:00-18:30 (last admission at 18:00)
11:10
12:10
13:10
See vibrant, whimsical architecture in vivid, colorful splendor.
50 min · Sintra · Adult €20, youth or senior €18, child (<6) free, family (2 adults, 2 youth) €65
14:10
15:30
16:20
Overnight here
e.g. Nice Way Sintra Palace · Sintra Marmòris Palace
Day 4 Lisbon
- Transit
- 4h23
- Finish
- ~17:35
- Temperature
- 15.5°C–19.9°C
- Rainy days
- ~5
- Daylight
- 14.0h
10:00
Torre de Belém patrimoniocultural.gov.pt read more
See the iconic fortified tower, a symbol of Portuguese exploration.
50 min · Lisbon · €6 (adults), €3 (seniors/students/youth card), free (children under 12); free admission on first Sun of the month. Combined ticket with Mosteiro dos Jerónimos …
open: Oct-May: Tu-Su 10:00-17:30; May-Sep: Tu-Su 10:00-18:30; last entry 30 min before closing; closed 1 Jan, Easter, 1 May, 13 Jun, and 25 Dec
11:05
12:05
Admire the outstanding example of Portuguese late Gothic Manueline style.
50 min · Lisbon · €18 (adults), €9 (seniors/students/youth card), free (children under 12); free admission to the church and on first Sun of the month. Note that tickets are …
open: Oct-May: Tu-Su 10:00-17:30; May-Sep: Tu-Su 10:00-18:30; last entry 30 min before closing; closed 1 Jan, Easter, 1 May, 13 Jun, and 25 Dec
12:55
Fifty Seconds fiftysecondsexperience.com map ↗
Dine in a Michelin-starred restaurant with spectacular views.
60 min · Lisbon
open: Tu–Th 19:00–21:30, F Sa 12:30–14:00 & 19:00–21:30, closed Su M
Overnight here
Day 5 Around Lagos
- Transit
- 0h54
- Finish
- ~17:30
- Temperature
- 15.5°C–19.9°C
- Rainy days
- ~5
- Daylight
- 14.0h
09:00
11:45
Farol da Ponta da Piedade read more
Marvel at the historic lighthouse perched on dramatic cliffs.
50 min · Lagos
12:50
Forte da Ponta da Bandeira read more
Feel the ocean breeze at this historic coastal fortress.
50 min · Lagos
13:55
Igreja de Santo António read more
This striking National Monument church stands as a testament to Lagos' rich religious and architectural heritage.
50 min · Lagos
15:00
16:30
Nah Nah Bah nahnahbah.com map ↗
Enjoy bold flavors and a relaxed island vibe.
60 min · Lagos
open: Th–Su 10:00–21:00
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