Portugal has finally been added to the UK’s ‘safe travel’ list this week, which means that Britons will no longer need to quarantine after visiting.
With only a couple of weeks left to the end of the school summer holidays, we have partnered with Opodo to curate a list of the best deals on flight + hotel packages* to Portugal and its best destinations including Lisbon, Porto, Lagos, Faro and Madeira.
Lisbon
Lisbon, Portugal is a perfect getaway city for solo travellers, families or couples alike. Travellers can take a ride on the 28-line tram through the stunning narrow city streets; indulge in some Pastéis de Nata (Portuguese egg tarts) at a local café; and visit the city’s multifaceted booming arts and culture scene – all in the same day.
Deal – Edinburgh to Lisbon from just £574.26pp*
Save £162 per person when you book seven nights at the five-star Pousada de Lisboa, Lisbon (breakfast included) from 5th to 12th September 2020, with direct return flights included
Porto
The most coveted destination to enjoy some of the best port wine in the world and a hub for superb winery tours and visits to the surrounding countryside. This harbour city is renowned for its design, history and independent shopping as well as its thriving cafe and restaurant scene and has one of the most famous bookshops in Europe!
Deal – London to Porto from just £331.10pp*
Save £77 per person when you book seven nights at the four-star The House Riberia Porto Hotel, Porto (room only) from 29th August to 5th September 2020, with direct return flights included
Lagos
Soak up the Portuguese sun along the Algarve coastline and relax on picturesque sandy beaches fringed with turquoise waters. Not only is Lagos known for its beaches, tiny coves and cliffs, Old Lagos is the city’s historic core with gloriously patterned streets and 16th and 17th century buildings, including the Governor’s Castle.
London to Lagos from just £362.11pp*
Save £99 per person when you book seven nights at the four-star Aguahotels Riverside, Lagos (room only) from 29th August to 5th September 2020, with direct return flights included
N.b. flights are to Faro Airport, which is approximately a 45-minute drive to the hotel in Lagos
Faro
The capital of the Algarve is a versatile city with multiple attractions: from island beaches and cathedrals to museums and all-round good food, Faro is a charming city often overlooked by the visitors to the Algarve.
Deal – Birmingham to Faro from just £453.18pp*
Save £134 per person when you book seven nights at the four-star Muthu Clube Praia da Oura, Faro (room only) from 31st August to 7th September 2020, with direct return flights included
Deal – Glasgow to Faro from just £659.20pp*
Save £159 per person when you book seven nights at the four-star Pousada Palacio de Estoi (breakfast included) from 31st August to 7th September 2020, with direct return flights included
Madeira
Madeira is a gem-like sanctuary of greenery in the Atlantic Ocean – a swanky island with a spring-like climate, glorying in towering mountains and forests, offering superb hiking and walking trails as well as a renowned local cuisine.
Deal – Manchester to Madeira from just £226.63pp*
Save £44 per person when you book seven nights at the four-star Estalagem do Vale hotel in Sao Vicente, Madeira (breakfast included) from 31st August to 7th September 2020, with direct return flights included
Visit the Opodo website to catch these and other deals.
Please check the latest updates on the FCO website before booking and travelling.
