Travel to Portugal to discover the country`s finest food, drink, and fado, walk Lisbon`s ancient streets, and bask on the Algarve`s beaches--with National Geographic experts as your trusted guides. This newly revised edition of National Geographic`s authoritative Portugal guide brings the visitor attractions, museums, hotels, restaurants, and beach resorts of this dynamic country right up to the moment. It also includes two timely new additions: The first celebrates the national soccer team`s coronation as European Champions in 2016 and examines the long history of the sport in Portugal; the second covers the new CR7 Museum, dedicated to soccer legend Cristiano Ronaldo, a native of Madeira. Travel information tips for Lisbon, Porto, the Algarve, and excursions into the country are all updated, and new visitor activities have been added. Walks in Lisbon`s Almama and Porto`s Ribeira districts, and drives around the fortified villages of the Serra da Marofa, complete with maps and reservation information, are also included, along with informative features on Portuguese cuisine, Portuguese wine, fado music, Sintra`s English eccentrics, and Madeira`s vegetation. * ONE OF EUROPE`S MOST POPULAR VACATION DESTINATIONS: 2015 was a record year for tourism in Portugal with an unprecedented 10.18 million visitors from abroad in 2015, a rise of 10 percent from the previous year. * EXCITING FEATURES AND SUGGESTIONS: This guidebook provides a game plan for visitors, with a focus on active experiences that give travelers behind-the-scenes possibilities; insider tips from National Geographic photographers, writers, and experts; not-to-be-missed lists; and a practical introduction on how to make the most of your time in Portugal. * CONTEMPORARY DESIGN AND VITAL CONTENT: With fresh and enticing covers that hew closely to the National Geographic brand and a simple, open inside design with multiple access points, NG Traveler guides include popular walking and driving tours; features on contemporary life, history, and culture; and excursions off the beaten path. * PROVIDES INFORMATION NOT AVAILABLE ON THE INTERNET, offering the most authentic and meaningful experience for each destination.