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beautiful castles/cathedrals, great food/wine, inexpensive, friendly people, not very touristy, gorgeous beaches
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Portugal is so rich in history, culture, national parks, landscapes and curiosities that it’s worth to return several times and last but not least the Portuguese people are very nice and helpful.
323 Reviews This building has become the symbol of Lisbon. It was built in 1515 as a fortress to guard the entrance to Lisbon's harbour. Many of the voyage of discoveries journeys left from here. The tower is...
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116 Reviews To get to some of the main attractions of Lisbon you may have to catch a tram or you may catch one you want to go just for the experience. The point is: don’t by the tickets on board, because you will...
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58 Reviews The biggest Spanish chain conquered Lisbon. With the best accessibility among all the greater shopping malls (central location and Metro) this is an easy place to shop. Prices are not very cheap,...
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54 Reviews This was my favourite disco for many years exactly cause its very versatile and its frequented by all kind of people. The kind of music that passes here is house music. Its all decored in 70's stylle...
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4 Reviews and 223 Opinions Great weekend. Best hotel in Lisbon for gardens and outside pool 5* and so not cheap. Excellent...
12 Reviews The crazy construction that disfigured Algarve, has (thanks God!) spared the central area of old Albufeira. Now, cleaned and organized for touristy exhibition, the central Albufeira looks good, and,...
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47 Reviews Porto is, of course, famous for its Port. Its success lies in it becoming a favourite tipple of the English elite during the heyday of the British Empire. The English moved in on Porto in large...
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52 Reviews Beira Rio has a outdoor zone just delitful. Looking to the historical part of Porto and the UNESCO Wourld Patrimonial D.Luis Bridge (built by Eifel), anyone can be surprised by the feeling inside....
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1 Review and 94 Opinions This hotel is located in one of the most important streets of oporto, very near of oporto historic...
58 Reviews This palace, painted with vivid colors, is one of Sintra’s main attractions. It’s located in the top of the hill and it has a dazzling sight over the coast, sea and the hill itself. There you can...
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21 Reviews It is very easy to visit Sintra from Lisbon. There are trains leaving every 15 minutes from Rossio station. Very reasonably priced too! Only 1.30 euros each way, and the ride is free if you have the...
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1 Review and 228 Opinions Calheta has a marvelous marina and have the only beach of yellow sand. It´s situated in the West...
6 Reviews One of the darker periods in Lagos’ history is the time when in the 15th century the town sported a market at which slaves, imported from North Africa, were sold on a market. The first African slaves...
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28 Reviews Maybe it would be advisable for the most impressionable people not to visit this chapel - you will be submerged under thousands of bones, in a gloomy but also harmonious image. The bones are not...
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8 Reviews From Lisbon there's a direct bus to Évora maintained by the RNE - Rede Nacional de Expressos, Lda bus company. The Rede busses depart from the Évora bus terminal: Terminal Rodoviario Avenida Sâo...
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Portugal vacations are pleasant surprises offering the opportunity for relaxation along some of the most beautiful beaches in Europe (not just in the Algarve), and some of its richest history. Set to the western edge of Europe, Portugal is noted for its seafood cuisine, particularly in Lisbon. Many visitors visit the volcanic island of Madeira and the Azores or to see the statue of Cristo Rei overlooking the Tejo River. VirtualTourist Euromeet 2009, in Lisbon, Cascais, Sintra, and Obidos was an incredibly memorable party.
Fires are the worst nightmare of any Portuguese citizen living in the country. On summer, there are many fires all over the country. So, never make fire on a...
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Q: While in Obidos last year I saw in a shop in the main street a shop selling lovely green porcelain plates (as well as red & white...
A: Obidos is known for its ceramics and there are many shops selling tradiitional and fine wares. Many items are made with the tourist trade in mind, others for daily or...
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Portugal is simply an amazing country, it earned easily my love to its beauty, it is easy to fall in love with this land, with its wonderful sights, monuments, nature, people, and views, everything......
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I was born and i live in a beautiful country named Portugal. Portugal is one of the oldest countries in all Europe, so you will find there a lot of historic monuments, castles and old churches. You...
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It seems that I finally made up my mind about doing a page about my country. But I'm not sure where to start, seems that there is so much to say and so many places to visit, ... :-) I think this...
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During the last two weeks of May, 2004, my wife and I had the most wonderful vacation in Portugal as we rented a car and tried to take-in as much of the country as we could. In the end, two weeks is...
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________________________________________________________ dedicated to my friend Lilasel here we are. at last i'm starting my country page. african born but portuguese by heart. in the beginning...
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