Holidays in Portugal - summing up

Sunset at the 25 de Abril Bridge in Lisbon

The cheap airlines tickets from Poland to Portugal (I took only a hand baggage) cost:

Colourful boats on the Douro river and the Dom Luis Bridge

In 16 days I visited the following cities:

The 25th of April bridge in Lisbon

Advantages of holidays in Portugal (in my opinion):

lovely weather – I travelled at the turn of August and September- there was a cloudless sky, temperature was above 20 degrees Celsius
marvellous beaches – chance to see such beaches in Spain
historic cities – almost all that I visited
friendly and open people – I haven't met a single person who didn't want to help me
delicious food – obviously, traditional Portuguese food
Port wine – incomparably more delicious than in Poland

A view of the ocean seen from the cliffs in Lagos

Disadvantages of holidays in Portugal (in my opinion):

for such cheap holidays – I paid a little to much (good and tasty dinner costs at least 15 € )
bus delays – this may drive you mad
it's hard to communicate in English (especially with bus drivers)

A tram in Lisbon

Guidelines:

Pingo Doce – a supermarket chain which belongs to the owner of Polish “Biedronka”. You may buy cheap food here
Rede Expressos – remember to check all carrier connections before setting off
wine opener – a very useful tool. You can't have it in your hand baggage but you may get it in every Portuguese shop. I left mine in the last hostel that I visited
The best travelling season is in September – There are not so many tourists and the weather is fine but without excessive heat and flight prices are lower. Flight prices are lower too.