Planning a trip to Portugal? Don't hop on the plane without listening to this episode. Our host Betty chats with Travel Lemming Senior Travel Writer & Video Producer Sky Ariella about what makes Portugal so special.
They discuss where to go first in the country, Sky's favorite hidden gems, safety stats you should know, the most iconic attractions, and foods to try. Sky also shares what she thinks is the WORST time to visit Portugal + travel mistakes not to make. It's all in this episode & more.
Have a question about Portugal? Drop it in the comments 👇
📰 Articles from Travel Lemming.com
-All Portugal guides: https://travellemming.com/portugal/
-Day trips from Lisbon: https://travellemming.com/day-trips-from-lisbon/
-Where to stay in Lisbon: https://travellemming.com/where-to-stay-in-lisbon/
-Where to stay in Porto: https://travellemming.com/where-to-stay-in-porto/
-Places to visit in Portugal: https://travellemming.com/places-to-visit-in-portugal/
-Where to stay in Nazare: https://travellemming.com/where-to-stay-in-nazare/
-Portugal packing list: https://travellemming.com/portugal-packing-list/
-10 day Portugal itinerary: https://travellemming.com/portugal-itinerary/
🎙️ Other Links Mentioned:
-50 best places to travel in 2025: https://travellemming.com/best-places-to-travel-2025/
#Portugal #Porto #PortugalTravel
00:00:00 – Intro
00:02:00 – Meet Sky
00:04:28 – Why Visit Portugal?
00:07:21 – Where to Go on Your First Trip
00:12:09 – When to Visit Portugal
00:13:27 – Best Things to Do
00:15:00 – Must-Try Portuguese Dishes
00:21:00 – Day Trips from Lisbon & Porto
00:22:43 – Fado Music
00:30:41 – How to Get Around Portugal
00:33:15 – Is Portugal Safe? (Especially for Solo Travelers)
00:35:37 – Why You Should Travel to Portugal
00:38:12 – Outro
