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Portugal’s bright capital, Lisbon, is bordered by river and coastline. The city is littered with monuments, Art Nouveau buildings and picturesque mediaeval quarters. The seaside resort of Estoril and hills of the Serra de Sintra are only a drive away. If you’re looking for a few days relaxation then visit the tropical island of Madeira. Set within a spectacular landscape, which includes the largest evergreen forest in the world - Laurisilva Forest, top-quality hotels and excellent service means everybody feels comfortable. The Algarve also has much to offer, with its beaches among the best in the world. It also hosts 30 golf courses. Porto, in the north, has a rich and fascinating history. The mountainous region owes much of its character to the River Douro whose vine-filled valley is today classified as a world heritage site. Much of its heritage is based on shipping and trade, making it a bustling and passionate city. Páteo dos Solares Gourmet Menu Páteo dos Solares, an ARTEH® Hotel in Estremoz, Alentejo presents the Gourmet Menu from Alzulaich restaurant. Dedicated to all who appreciate the Portuguese cuisine, do not miss the opportunity to discover the regional flavours of Alentejo. Gourmet ... Sofitel Lisbon Liberdade Situated in the city centre, on the fashionable and prestigious Avenida da Liberdade, discover the typical old quarters of Alfama and Bairro Alto with their bohemian flair. The elegant boutiques of the Avenida are on your doorstep, as are the ... Bairro Alto Hotel Lisbon Named after the most fashionable district in Lisbon, this hotel has an excellent location between the cosmopolitan Chiado and chic Bairro Alto district. Experience the atmosphere inside this boutique hotel, where Portuguese tradition is fused with ... More Portugal News |
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| Portugal has a rich seafaring past, superb beach resorts,
wistful towns and a landscape wreathed in olive groves, vineyards and wheat
fields. Littered with UNESCO World Heritage sites and graced by one of
Europe's most relaxed and attractive capitals, it also remains refreshingly
affordable. Savoring life slowly is a Portuguese passion, and much of the best is humble - traditional folk festivals; simple, honest food drowning in olive oil; music that pulls at the heart strings, recalling past love and glories; and markets overflowing with fish, fruit and flowers. Four decades of dictatorship sidelined the country from modern progress and Europe's power centers, but like its neighbor, Spain, it has spent much of the last 20 years trying to move in from the periphery, forging new ties with the rest of Europe, restructuring its economy, and struggling to maintain what is best in its national culture despite the sudden onslaught of international influences. |
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 Lisbon - Lisbon is best explored on foot, as driving and
parking are difficult, to say the least. Some of the hills can be taxing to
climb, but in most cases a funicular or tram is available. Much of the
appeal of the city is to be found wandering up and down the streets.
Examples of both Moorish and art nouveau architecture are common, as well as
beautiful mosaic pavements. One of the highlights of Lisbon is the Castelo de
Sao Jorge, perched high above the city, and yet quite close by. Originally
built in the 5th century, it has undergone many extensions, and
modifications. It has been used as everything from a royal residence to a
prison. The panoramic views are magnificent. If your tastes are a little
more upbeat, then the area to visit is Bairro Alto. This area has long had
the reputation for containing the best restaurants and nightclubs in Lisbon.
Alternatively, if you want to go upmarket, then the shopping district for
you is Chiado. Lisbon also contains a number of excellent museums. The Museu
Calouste Gulbenkian contains what was originally a private collection of
classical and oriental art. The very generous benefactor left his collection
to the people of Portugal, along with a very generous charitable foundation.
Lisbon is the type of city that you can try to sample in a day, but it takes
much longer to truly appreciate all of its many and varied delights.
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Portugal - a golfers paradiseEasily reached, Portugal is a paradise where the golfer can play almost every day of the year. Every course offers new and surprising landscapes, backed up by excellent services and facilities. more ... |
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Madeira - Madeira, famous for its gentle, sunny climate,
fabulous flowers and good wine, but the island has a little-known link to the
darker side of European history.
Sintra - Long known as a tourist destination, Sintra was classified by the UNESCO as a World Heritage site in 1995. The wealth of monuments, houses and gardens, undoubtedly of great historical and artistic interest, are only equalled by the unique charm of the narrow village streets.