Are you ready for a holiday? Whether it's for a long break or a weekend getaway, we've got good news for you. 

On Monday, February 7 Portugal announced it would be easing restrictions for travellers into the country.

The country has lifted the requirement to present a negative COVID-19 test result to enter Portugal for fully-vaccinated travellers.

Now is the time to book a direct flight from Liverpool John Lennon Airport to Faro and Porto as well as a one-stop flight to Lisbon.

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Flights to all three destinations can be booked via Ryanair, easyJet or Lufthansa

Here is everything you need to know about the beautiful destinations and how you can book to fly from Liverpool. 

Faro 

Faro is the capital of southern Portugal’s Algarve region.

The city’s neoclassical Arco da Vila is on the site of a gate that was part of the original Moorish wall.

The monumental archway leads to the old town, with its cobbled streets. Nearby is Faro Cathedral, built in the 13th century.

The Municipal Museum, in a 16th-century convent, displays prehistoric and medieval artifacts, plus religious art.

Book your flights to Faro with Ryanair here or easyJet here

Porto

Porto is a coastal city in northwest Portugal known for its stately bridges and port wine production.

In the medieval Ribeira (riverside) district, narrow cobbled streets wind past merchants’ houses and cafes.

São Francisco Church is known for its lavish baroque interior with ornate gilded carvings.

The palatial 19th-century Palácio de Bolsa, formerly a stock market, was built to impress potential European investors.

Book your flights to Porto with Ryanair here

Lisbon 

Lisbon is Portugal’s beautiful, coastal capital city.

Visit the São Jorge Castle, the view encompasses the old city’s pastel-colored buildings, Tagus Estuary and Ponte 25 de Abril suspension bridge.

Nearby, the National Azulejo Museum displays 5 centuries of decorative ceramic tiles. Just outside Lisbon is a string of Atlantic beaches, from Cascais to Estoril.

Book your flights to Lisbon with Lufthansa here