Hotel accommodation
The countless hotels and similar establishments all over the country offer accommodation with or without meals and other services. They are classified as follows:
HOTELS - There is a wide choice of hotels and they are classified with 1 to 5 stars depending on their location and the quality of their facilities.
HOTÉIS APARTAMENTOS / APARTHOTELS - These are classified from 2 to 5 stars and are the ideal choice for those looking for a little more independence, though without giving up all the amenities of a hotel.
ESTALAGENS / INNS - There are 4- or 5-star inns and they are cosy places reflecting the characteristics of the area in which they are located.
PENSÕES / BOARDING HOUSES  - This type of accommodation is a more inexpensive option and is rated as 3rd, 2nd and 1st class or, for the highest category, as an Albergaria or guest house.
MOTELS - These have 2 or 3 stars and offer roadside accommodation in independent units with direct access from the outside and private parking.
POUSADAS  - These inns are located in historical buildings or places of great natural beauty. They are divided into four categories: historical, historical/design, nature and charm.
ALDEAMENTOS TURÍSTICOS / TOURIST VILLAGES - These villages have 3, 4 or 5 stars and are located in private grounds with all the necessary services and facilities.
APARTAMENTOS TURÍSTICOS / TOURIST APARTMENTS - These are classified with 2 to 5 stars and are the ideal choice for those who want total independence.

Tourism in the country
Country holidays involve lodging with families and therefore bring visitors into direct contact with the local population and their habits and customs and also with nature itself.
Country holiday units are identified with a metal TER sign and, depending on the type of accommodation offered can be classified as:
TURISMO DE HABITAÇÃO (TH) / TOURISM IN A MANOR HOUSE  - in mansions, stately homes or residences of acknowledged architectural value.
TURISMO RURAL (TR) / RURAL TOURISM  - in country cottages typical of the rural area in which they are located.
AGRO-TURISMO (AG) / AGRICULTURAL TOURISM  - in family homes or annexes on a farm, where guests are welcome to do farm work if they wish.
TURISMO DE ALDEIA (TA) / TOURISM IN A VILLAGE  - in houses in historical villages, traditional towns or rural centres in complexes with a minimum of five units that must emulate the architecture and typical characteristics of the region.
CASAS DE CAMPO (CC) / COUNTRY HOUSES  - in private homes or guest houses that, thanks to their architecture, design and other features, fit perfectly into the rustic atmosphere of the area.
HOTÉIS RURAIS / RURAL HOTELS - These hotels are located in the country and their architecture and interior design are typical of the region.

Camping
There are camping sites offering direct contact with nature all over the country from north to south.
They are considered public, if they are open to all paying campers, or private if access is restricted to members or beneficiaries of the camp-site operator. Private sites are marked with the letter "P" and it is always advisable to confirm whether you will be allowed in.
Depending on the facilities and services they provide, camping sites are classified with 1 to 4 stars, or merely rural, in which case they may be located on a farm.
To spend the night at a camp site, campers will need to show their passport or identity card and sometimes, if required, a camper’s card issued by a national organisation or a carnet camping from the F.I.C.C. (Fédération Internationale de Camping et Caravanning).