We spent 2 weeks in Portugal. It was great, but our trip would've been way better if we'd avoided these 6 mistakes.

Ultimately, our trip to Portugal could've been much better if we'd avoided a few mistakes with packing and planning. Timothy Moore We spent two weeks in Portugal and had a wonderful time, but we made some major mistakes. We stayed in some spots, like Lisbon, for too long, and others not nearly long enough. We also packed poorly and made some poor booking decisions, including a hotel without a front desk. My husband and I recently spent two weeks in Portugal. We had a great time, ate fantastic food, and drank a lot of wine, but it was also our least favorite European vacation to date. As outdoorsy travelers, we missed the hiking and adventure activities we usually prioritize. We also made some planning and packing mistakes that affected the trip. Arriving later in the day would've been better View from our balcony in the Algarve.