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There is nothing rough about Rough Guides...well written, thoroughly researched (Sunday Times )
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31 of 31 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I did a 16 day trip around Easter this year, visiting among other places Porto, Coímbra, Lagos and Lisbon. The Rough Guide proved very helpful in directing me to Portugal's most interesting spots, as well as in giving me information about practicalities like accomodation, food, transport and even laundry. I travelled on a quite limited budget, mostly eating and sleeping as cheap as possible, and even if this book isn't specifically aimed at such travellers, I'd easily recommend it to others. A plus for a good number of quite accurate maps that help you get the bearings on arrival, and also for including accomodation listings in the very beginning of each chapter. A roof for the night is, after all, one of the first things you should look for. Also good on nightlife. And just to point out a few drawbacks: Accomodation is listed alphabetically, not by price. Didn't like that. I also found it coming a little short on background information about portuguese society, culture and contemporary life.
But I definately liked the book. It helped me getting the most out of my fortnight in Portugal.
17 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
In fact as a review of the Rough Guide to Portugal this could as easily be a review of any or all of the Rough Guides travel books - it just happens to be the one I've used most recently. The Rough Guides score on all the main factors for books as aids to travel. They are thorough enough to enable the traveller to make informed judgements without being so comprehensive that they drive your airline baggage into excess weight. Most important of all Rough Guides are relevant to most travellers' experiences: the places I visit are recognizably the same as described and the guides do not direct themselves to one readership, be it backpackers or epicures, seekers after history or nightlife. There's nothing fancy about the Rough Guides, but all you need is helpful, clear and accurate guides - and that's what you get. And, of course, as guides start going out of date even before they reach the shops, the positive encouragement to readers to supply corrections for the frequent updates is the Rough Guides' final strength.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
We used this guide in Portugal this year. In general its quite well written and contains useful information. The maps of all the towns and cities are considerably better than in the competitive Lonely Planet. Also it contains some tips on where is the best place to park your car (again, you are not going to find it in Lonely Planet).
However, we found out that it doesn't contain the most budget accommodation. The true backpacker types would call the cheapest listed options "mid range". E.g. it would be nice to include a decent place with rooms without bathrooms (usually 15 cheaper) or a municipal campsite (e.g. there is a really reasonable campsite in Tomar, 10 mins stroll from the old town - perfect choice for people on the budget).
To sum up: recommended for people traveling with a car and on an at least mid-range budget.
However, we found out that it doesn't contain the most budget accommodation. The true backpacker types would call the cheapest listed options "mid range". E.g. it would be nice to include a decent place with rooms without bathrooms (usually 15 cheaper) or a municipal campsite (e.g. there is a really reasonable campsite in Tomar, 10 mins stroll from the old town - perfect choice for people on the budget).
To sum up: recommended for people traveling with a car and on an at least mid-range budget.
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Pending motorhome tour of Portugal
The book is very helpful when trying to plan in conjunction with our camping guides. We intend to travel the length of Portugal but the book will need to be read from the back to... Read more
Published 14 days ago by Mr. B. T. Todd
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Published 1 month ago by Madge Pelling
Fantastic Portugal
the book was received promptly and in excellent condition. Its contents are just what is required for the average holiday maker - not too much depth but not just glossing over... Read more
Published 7 months ago by lessmith72
Rough Guide to Portugal review
Whilst the guide is OK overall I suspect I am like the vast majority of folks who travel to Portugal -with a destination of the Algarve and hence I found the lack of coverage of... Read more
Published 7 months ago by Wardy
There is a more recent edition
I am commenting on the 2000 edition.
If I'm not mistaken, this is the 2000 edition. Eleven years passed by already. Read more
If I'm not mistaken, this is the 2000 edition. Eleven years passed by already. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Joao Magalhaes
Europe Traveller
An excellent guide book with detailed information on the areas of Portugal in which I was interested. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Dylan
A good guide, but could do with some improvements
My boyfriend and I travelled to Porto for a four-day break, on the recommendation of a colleague of mine. Read more
Published 19 months ago by Philippa R. White
Ok, but not brilliant
I found this book to be useful, but not indispensable. Of the things I would look for in a guide book, it has a small percentage of them. Read more
Published 20 months ago by Dr G
Really useful!
We holidayed on the Silver Coast (west coast) and there wasn't a great deal of local information in the Tourist Information offices so this book was invaluable! Read more
Published 21 months ago by treetops
Very useful and accurate book
Book was great, accurate information, detailed instructions on getting too and from airports and using trains within Portugal. Read more
Published 21 months ago by smasa
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