Portugal: The Monocle Handbook is the first in a new series of country-specific travel guides from the publishers of Monocle magazine.
A handbook in feel and tone, this practical guide aims to transport the reader to the sun-dappled hills of Lisbon and the winding streets of Porto as well as lesser-known locales from the Alentejo region, with its plentiful vineyards, to the dramatic landscapes of the Azores. It lists Monocle’s favourite places to stay, eat and shop – stop off at an elegant palácio, indulge in a family-run tasca and scour the streets for the creamiest pastéis de nata – and the cross-country trips by car, boat or horse. It introduces the country’s rich culture of Portugal, including the history of its vibrant visual identity and the folk at the heart of it all.
