Originally posted by H. Sapiens Lisbon. I would resist any temptation to go to Algarve. Sintra is close to Lisbon and shock full of photogenic sights but weather is hit or miss at this time of year (I was told) - you could be lucky and find it covered in moody mist. Porto is not quite up there with Lisbon, in my opinion, but its backyard is nice.
Edit: I missed the "street" part - in Sintra you will only see buildings and tourists. So. Lisbon, Porto, perhaps Coimbra. Don't go to Aveiro - it looks nice in photos but once you are there you realize it one canal and that's it ...
Yes, Sintra, Quinta da Regaleira is a must but booked with a guide! Lisbon is very nice for street photography around Alfama and Mouraria, Bairro Alto. Just walk around with your eyes open!
For Sintra take the train, don't go by car!
If you go north to Porto (2,5 hours by fast train from Lisbon) you'll find it addicting, just walk downtown near the river and don't forget to visit Livraria LELLO one of the most beautiful architecture you can find.
Evora is SE of Lisbon, and Guimaraes NE of Porto are also worth a visit.
Enjoy portuguese cuisine!!
Last edited by RuiC; 12-30-2016 at 07:20 AM.
Reason: added Bairro Alto and cuisine!