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 euro2004 shirt by fool_moon
you can buy the same shirt in supermarkets at 12,75 euro !!!
and that is not a discount action but a fixed price !
Sorry for the bad pic but I will find a better alternativ soon, at least I hope so. Leave a Comment
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In Portugal, at times we tried to follow signs reading "Oficina de Turismo" - Tourist Information Office - over and over without finding any. In some cases, when we finally found it, it was off the opening hours. The point is that we never knew what are the opening hours, which may change from place to place.
In small towns we gave up chasing such offices under a scorching sun, good thing we had detailed maps and enough information in our pockets prepared before the trip.
If and when an open office is found, the people are kind and the available information is satisfactory to proceed on your own. If you look for accommodation, lists of hotels may be offered but no calling or reservation is made by the office personnel.
Search the net for information along the way before reaching the next place to be visited. True, it can also be difficult to find web access but a good number of cybercafes is developing throughout the country. Ask youngsters for directions. Leave a Comment
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Don't even attempt to cash in your travellers cheques at the various banks.....the charge a commission upwards of 12-15 %!
The various small currency exchange booths offer a much more reasonable rate.
Don't bring travellers cheques at all. I found them to be more of a nuisance than anything. A credit card is all you really need. There are atm's throughout Lisbon as well as many other places. Leave a Comment
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 Typical Alentejo street
scene by blint
Albufeira and many other places along the Algarve.
These places have become tourist resorts like the Costa del Sol in Spain. You'll mainly find Brits here! British restaurants, food, adverts etc. This is not real Portugal there are better places to go.
Travel around as much as you can. Try to speak portugese words to them even if they speak English to you. Try to find typical Portugese restaurants.
Sintra or the provinces of Alentejo with their walled fortress towns and beautiful countryside.
If you want sea try Tavira (one of the least touristy places on the Algarve), or further up north. Portugal has a long coastline! I am told that Olhao on the Algarve is not very touristy at all. Leave a Comment
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 Roman Temple, Evora by Canadienne
If you have a bit more Roman ruin experience under your belt though, there is quite a bit else on offer in Evora. A wonderful walk can be followed by trailing the aqueduct in its different forms (homes have been melded into it in spots). There's also quite a bit of interesting architecture on homes and around the town's squares. Leave a Comment
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While in Lisbon most want to get a feel for Fado, which is the music of Lisbon, literally meaning "fate". If you can find the right place I've been told it can be one of the greatest experiences you will have in Lisbon.....however beware as MANY Fado places are tourist traps where they slap you with a hefty cover charge and over-priced dinners which leave you broke by the end of your evening.
Best tip is to go where the locals go to listen to fado....this was easier said then done for me!
By a fado cd.....it will last a lot longer and you can enjoy beautiful fado for a fraction of the price. Leave a Comment
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 Neptune's Fountain, Palacio de
Queluz Gardens by Canadienne
Also, beware of the palace cafeteria/snack shop ~ our waiter may have been a one-off, but it was the only rude treatment we encountered in the country ~ I'd avoid it.
Head straight through the palace and into the gardens ~ this is the real treat (and the only reason to come). The fountains, statues and manicured shrubs are beautiful ~ if you are here on a sunny day, it's close to heaven. Leave a Comment
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 Evoramonte. Inside the castle
walls. by Maurizioago
I think the only interesting thing in this town is the Cathedral and its museum.
Accomodations in Evora are not cheap.
After having visited the Cathedral and done some shopping you could head for Evoramonte. It is a village with a circular castle. Within its walls there are some white houses with high chimneys. This part of the village is very nice. Leave a Comment
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