Portugal's Hidden Gems

Taha Benslimane

Summer of 2022, I went on a 20 days solo trip to Portugal, hitchhiking from town to town and discovering the beauties of this country. I went to all the touristy places, and beyond. If it wasn't for all the time spent with the locals and their recommendations, I would have never thought about going to this places because they never show up on the first pages of Google searches when you think about going to Portugal! This itinerary is for you if you're a solo traveler, a carefree, yolo group of friends traveling together or a couple traveling in their camper. Why ? Because those places are not flashy, far from being the most instagramable, there is very little or no "tourists", but they are definitely the richest in unexpected, raw and authentic experiences that you'll remember for a lifetime. If you have any questions about my personal experience, or about the itinerary in general, feel free to visit my instagram page @tahatravels_ and send me a DM!

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Sines

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The town where the famous explorer who was the first to reach India by sea, Vasco da Gama, was born. Take a stroll in the historic center of the town and enjoy the different beaches.

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Vila Nova de Milfontes

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Bath in the river bank during the day and watch the most golden sunset from there. At night time the town becomes lively with music and laughter.

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Odeceixe

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The beach is bit far away from the town, but is very worth a visit if you're into surfing. On the road beach, you'll find the ODX bar, where you can have an amazing time and meet backpackers from everywhere in the world dancing to beautiful music in the middle of nowhere.

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Aljezur

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Also very known among surfers, it is the place to be if you want to catch some amazing waves surrounded by chill, good vibes people.

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Taha Benslimane

Hi! 👋🏼 I’m Taha, a computer science student and aspiring full-time traveler, currently on an exchange program in Turin, Italy. My journey began when I left Morocco to study in Montpellier, France. Solo travel soon stole my heart, making me a better, wiser, and more fun person with each trip. I've now explored over 10 countries and aim to reach 25 by the time I’m 25! As a student with a limited budget, my trips aren’t the most luxurious, but they’re full of real connections and authentic vibes. That’s when I realized the difference between being a traveler versus a tourist. I started sharing my trips on Instagram to inspire others around my age to experience the world authentically. So, what can you expect from my page? The best guides and itineraries for solo travelers that include hostels where to stay, bars where to hang out, festivals to go to, and hidden cool places that don’t show up on the first Google search I only discovered through recommendations from the locals. Also, if you need a customized itinerary, I can even help plan your trip and save you hours of research. Don't hesitate to reach out if you have any doubts!

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