Before the sweltering heat of late-summer months in Portugal, savvy travelers know to visit this country, earlier on. The swimming season beings in June and lasts until mid-September, but avoid visiting Portugal in July and August when the high tourist travel and holiday season begins.
With tourism on the rise during these months, hotel prices are at the highest and midday can be too hot to explore. The best time for warm weather, scenery and all of the perks of Portugal without the crowds is May and June. Around this time the heavy rainfall is ceasing while daylight and warm weather are on the rise.
With so many amazing hot spots to explore in Portugal, one of the most visited is the Algarve beaches. The rural scene of rocks and cliffs makes for an impressive beach day. Porto’s riverfront is another illustrious beach venue offering oceanfront view, swimming, shopping, dining and countless photo opportunities.
Exploring ancient cities is a popular way to explore the country due to the fact the remarkable architecture of Portugal dates back to the 1500s. An early summer vacation in Portugal offers an unbelievable experience for savvy and active travelers.
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