Portugal
Portugal offers the Artsy Traveler a chance to experience a European country that has retained much of its Old World charm in an increasingly homogeneous world. In many places, it still feels as though you’ve stepped back in time.
In many parts of Portugal, you’ll still feel as if you’ve stepped back in time.
Although small compared to Spain, Portugal packs a solid artsy punch. Spend a few weeks in Portugal exploring all it has to offer, and you’ll come away with plenty of reasons to return.
Planning a trip to England? Start with my comprehensive guide to artsy & independent travel in Portugal, covering literature, theater, historic cities, countryside destinations, and practical tips for exploring without a car.
Visiting Portgual: My Best Tips for Artsy & Independent Travelers
Posts About Portugal
Here are all my posts about Portugal.
Visiting Portugal: My Best Tips for Artsy & Independent Travelers
Best Itinerary to Tour Favorite Regions in Portugal
Where to Stay in Portugal: My Best Picks
Best Tips for Exploring the Algarve & Alentejo in Portugal
Best of North & Central Portugal for the Artsy Traveler
3 Days in Lisbon: Best Itinerary for Arts Lovers
Carol M. Cram is the author of five award-winning novels inspired by art and the women who shaped it, the creator of Artsy Traveler, an arts-focused travel blog, the founder of Art In Fiction, a curated database of 2,500+ novels inspired by the arts, and the host of The Art In Fiction Podcast. She also authored 60+ textbooks on computer applications and taught at Capilano University for over two decades. She lives with her husband, artist Gregg Simpson, on beautiful Bowen Island near Vancouver, BC.