{"id":1728,"date":"2021-02-26T13:15:45","date_gmt":"2021-02-26T13:15:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.feelporto.com\/blog\/?p=1728"},"modified":"2021-02-26T13:18:08","modified_gmt":"2021-02-26T13:18:08","slug":"travel-alone-portugal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.feelporto.com\/blog\/en\/experiences\/travel-alone-portugal\/","title":{"rendered":"Reasons to travel alone in Portugal and places to visit"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Travelling alone<\/strong>&nbsp;in <strong>Portugal <\/strong>can prove to be a truly remarkable and enriching <strong>experience!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although this trend has been accentuated in recent years, the possibility of travelling alone still causes some <strong>feeling of insecurity<\/strong>. This feeling arises mainly from the fear of possible loneliness or from previous travel habits. It is, therefore, a choice that is dependent on the <strong>person&#8217;s personality.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Still, the <strong>pleasure of discovery<\/strong>&nbsp;and the learnings resulting from this type of trip can arouse anyone&#8217;s curiosity. Take advantage, now, to know some reasons to travel alone in Portugal and consult our suggestions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><strong>4 Reasons to travel alone in Portugal<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3>1. <strong>An opportunity for self-knowledge<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The fast pace we experience daily is sometimes one of our main enemies. Travelling alone, with carefree hours and no commitments, will be a unique <strong>opportunity for self-knowledge.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During that time, you will be able to think exclusively of yourself and reflect deeply on your life. <strong>Know your limits<\/strong>, consider the steps you would like to take at different levels &#8211; personal and professional &#8211; <strong>and evaluate your ambitions.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><strong>2. Immersion in different cultures<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Regardless of the <strong>itinerary<\/strong>&nbsp;you may idealize, close and direct contact with <strong>different cultures<\/strong>&nbsp;is essential. Let yourself be immersed by the <strong>Portuguese lifestyle<\/strong>, the language and different accents, the routines, and <strong>traditions<\/strong>. The feeling of belonging, even if temporary, conveys an impression of instant comfort and may even extend over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>3. <strong>Personal growth<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Personal growth<\/strong>&nbsp;after traveling alone in Portugal is an inevitability and, also, a huge added value. Upon your return, you will feel <strong>renewed energies,<\/strong>&nbsp;with a greater openness to meet new people and with desires to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.feelporto.com\/en\/experiences\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">try something new<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><strong>4. Total freedom<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As much as you like to travel with a certain person or group, doing it alone gives you<strong>&nbsp;total freedom<\/strong>. You will have the possibility to visit without restriction all the places you want, at the hours you want and even <strong>with locals<\/strong>&nbsp;you just met.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><strong>Places to visit in Porto<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Portugal is considered a <strong>tourist destination of choice<\/strong>, given its historical and cultural richness, mild climate, gastronomy, and unique hospitality. To the north, the city of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.feelporto.com\/blog\/en\/experiences\/visit-porto-itinerary\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Porto<\/a>&nbsp;has been in vogue in recent years, after successive distinctions by international initiatives in the <strong>tourism sector.<\/strong>&nbsp;Know some strong reasons to visit the city of Porto:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>1. <strong>Culture and a diverse catalogue of activities<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The city of Porto has an endless number of places dedicated to culture and an agenda of events for all tastes. Watch musical shows at <strong>Casa da M\u00fasica<\/strong>&nbsp;and <strong>Coliseu do Porto<\/strong>, visit the <strong>Serralves<\/strong>&nbsp;exhibitions, contemplate <strong>Livraria Lello<\/strong>&nbsp;while browsing books and watching a play at <strong>Teatro Nacional S\u00e3o Jo\u00e3o<\/strong>&nbsp;and <strong>Teatro S\u00e1 da Bandeira.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><strong>2. The fantastic natural spaces<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Not the entire Invicta city is marked by the bustle characteristic of its center. <strong>Parque da Cidade<\/strong>, <strong>Foz do Douro<\/strong>&nbsp;and the <strong>beaches of Vila Nova de Gaia<\/strong>, a few kilometers from Porto, are some of the places that you should consider to be in full contact with <strong>Nature.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><strong>&nbsp;3. Delicious gastronomy<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Traveling alone in Portugal can be a delightful experience! The <strong>Portuguese gastronomic offer <\/strong>is vast, and Porto is no exception, presenting delicacies of excellence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Give in to temptation and delight yourself with <strong>typical dishes<\/strong>, such as <strong>francesinha <\/strong>or <strong>tripas \u00e0 moda do Porto<\/strong>. The wines are also headliners in this region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To accompany your meals, choose a <strong>green wine<\/strong>&nbsp;&#8211; ideal for summer &#8211; and a <strong>red wine<\/strong>, perfect for winter. And, of course, <strong>Port wine<\/strong>&nbsp;to finish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>4. <strong>The unique architecture<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Between classic and contemporary styles, architecture is an integral part of the city&#8217;s identity. The <strong>Torre dos Cl\u00e9rigos, Pal\u00e1cio da Bolsa, Igreja de S\u00e3o Francisco<\/strong>&nbsp;and <strong>Casa da M\u00fasica<\/strong>&nbsp;are, of course, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.feelporto.com\/blog\/en\/experiences\/places-visit-porto\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">mandatory stops<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Are you planning to travel alone in Portugal and visit Porto soon? 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