A land of craggy cliff-top castles and enchanting cities blending medieval and modern, Portugal also means soulful fado, fantastic seafood and glittering beaches ripe for exploring. Regis St. Louis, Lonely Planet Writer Our Promise You can trust our travel information because Lonely Planet authors visit the places we write about, each and every edition. We never accept freebies for positive coverage, and you can rely on us to tell it like we see it. Inside This Book 4 dedicated authors 21 weeks of research 489 restaurants visited One too many glasses of port Inspirational photos Clear, easy-to-use maps At-a-glance practical info full-color food & wine chapter Comprehensive planning tools Easy-to-read layout