View of Porto in Portugal

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.

Tower of Belem in Portugal

Visiting Portugal: My Best Tips for Artsy & Independent Travelers

I have visited Portugal several times since my first visit in 2010 during which I quickly realized that Portugal is ...
Caves on the Algarve in Portugal

Best Itinerary to Tour Favorite Regions in Portugal

We've traveled to Portugal several times and find it a compact country that packs a lot of sightseeing punch. You’ll ...
Castle like hotel in Portugal

Where to Stay in Portugal: My Best Picks

I don't think we've ever stayed in a bad place in Portugal. Hotels and apartments have been comfortable, reasonably priced, ...
Breathtaking rocky coastline of the Algarve with turquoise waters and dramatic cliffs, a scenic detour for travelers extending their Andalusia itinerary to Southern Portugal.

Best Tips for Exploring the Algarve & Alentejo in Portugal

The Algarve gets a lot of attention as a primo travel destination, and it’s worth a visit, but for my ...
Best of North & Central Portugal for the Artsy Traveler

Best of North & Central Portugal for the Artsy Traveler

There's lots to see as you travel north from Lisbon along the Atlantic coast in central Portugal to Porto and ...
Plaza in Lisbon with wavy lines in the pavement

3 Days in Lisbon: Best Itinerary for Arts Lovers

Every time I visit Lisbon, I'm struck by the same thing: it's a city that reveals itself slowly, and with ...
Carol Cram
About Carol Cram

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.