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There are excellent beaches around Lisbon. However in summer it's normal they get extremely crowded. The best beaches are in the South of Lisbon. Beaches of Costa da Caparica e Sesimbra have good water quality and are yet generally unspoiled. If you go to Costa da Caparica don't stay in the city but go either north or south places where beaches are bigger and better. In the area of Cascais, Carcavelos and Oeiras beaches are nice but some on them are polluted. Give an eye at the site below and try to find how's you're beach standing. Don't trust just in the fact water is clean, that's not enough! Parede, Rainha, Carcavelos e Conceição got extremely bad water analysis in 2000. The beaches of the area of Sintra and Guincho are good options for surfing lovers and windsurf. Guincho and Ribeira de ilhas are musts in the international circuits. You can find more information of suitable beaches for surf at www.globalsurfers.com . The beaches of the area of Sintra are very good places to visit generally unspoiled but for beach holidays not a nice choice due to the weather and big waves.
Written Aug 26, 2002
Address: Everywhere
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Round trip Lisbon to Sintra (train from Rossio)
Visit to places of interest (circular bus)
Sintra to Cascais (bus)
Cascais to Lisbon (train)
Amazing buildins and scenery at Sintra - quite outstanding. Lovely ride to Cascais and fine views of Belem on the way in to Lisbon. Trains very frequent and cheap. May be a good idea to eat at Cascais.
Written Aug 26, 2002
Address: Obvious on any decent map
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The Palácio Nacional at Sintra
If you have time, a day trip to Sintra, up in the mountains, is well worth the effort.
When you drive along the twisting road into the city's valley, the Palácio Nacional's twin-chimneys immediately draw your attention.Do visit the castle's interior. In the huge kitchen you can look up the inside of the chimneys. The rooms are splendid, all furniture is clearly labeled, giving you an idea where they came from and how a room was arranged. I especially like the romantic small inner courtyard.
Written Aug 25, 2002
Address: 20 miles northwest of Lisbon
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The National Palace in Queluz is a palace in the style of Versailles. The large gardens are decorated with statues and fountains. Make sure you walk all the way to the back of the garden to admire the azuleo-decorated canal.The garden is beautiful, actually Eddy's friend Jose had his wedding pictures made here. The tour of the palace shows you the most important rooms, all filled with original furniture. Actually, a picture says more than a thousand words, check out all three chapters of my Queluz travelogue!
Written Aug 25, 2002
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Take a train to Cascais, a nice coastal town where you can spend a lovely day at the beach. The train will get you there in about half an hour.
Written Aug 25, 2002
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This is the western-most point of the European mainland. In Europe only Iceland and the western part of Ireland are located more to the west.
To see more pictures from this cape look at the 'Cabo da Roca' travalogue that can be reached by clicking this link.
Written Aug 25, 2002
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Take the train from Lisbon up the coast to the beach at Estoril or to the Castle at Sintra. (Picture is of the beach at Estoril)
The beach is popular and has many ammenities nearby but, if you want something more quiet just walk down the road for ten minutes and you'll find something you like.
Written Aug 25, 2002
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Go on a Day Trip to Obidos-Alcobaca-Batalha-Nazare-Fatima :
* Experience a bit of the rural life inside a fortified town in Obidos
* Marvel at Manueline architecture at Unesco World Heritage Sites- Alcobaca Cathedral and Batalha Monastery
* Sample seafood and soak some sun on a beachfront restaurant in Nazare
* Most important for Catholics...pay homage to Our Lady of Fatima. Inset, view of Fatima Shrine Square.
Strongly recommend joining an organized day tour by coach to cover these places unless of course one has the luxury of time and specific interests in the places mentioned
Written Aug 24, 2002
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Between leafy woods is this pretty and old city. A lot of palaces in the middle of the town mixed with the humble houses and the little streets makes of it a very special place in a very romantic atmosphere.
You can see i didn´t choose the best day to go but even with the rain is a fantastic place.
Palaces:
El Palacio Nacional de Sintra o Palacio Real.
Palacio de Pena.
Palacio Nacional de Queluz.
Castillo Dos Mouros.
Written Aug 24, 2002
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Once you are in Lisbon you MUST visit Sintra!
I had it on my plan but arrived in Sintra only on my last evening in Portugal. When I arrived there I realized that there is a lot to see and the area is very beautiful, in the mountains, between green forests, lots of of historical buildings etc.
I just had not enough time to visit all this and you should plan at least minimum 2 days for Sintra.
It is eays to get there by train from the Lisbon Rossio station, the costs are ~250 Esc one way and the ride takes about half an hour so you can go there for a day from Lisbon or you can stay in Sintra. Adress for a very nice accomodation is at Maria's house under http://www.planeta.clix.pt/paderna or you may email to Maria at paderna2000@yahoo.com.
She is a very nice Ladie and lives in a beautiful old house 10 minutes walk way from the historical part of the city.
Written Aug 24, 2002
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