This guide aims to bring the user closer to the heart of Portugal with lively writing about the people, history and traditions. Recommending all the best places to see in an easy-to-use A to Z format, the top sights have star ratings to help you prioritise. Explore the sandy beaches of the Algarve; picturesque towns heavy with Moorish influences; simple fishing villages and steep hillsides steeped with vineyards. Combine this with suggested walks and drives, the best hotels and restaurants, essential travel facts and super-clear maps and town plans for a winning combination. Every guide comes with a separate map and a protective plastic wallet.