Must see & do attractions
Berlengas:
The Berlengas Archipelago is a small group of Islands 10km of the Portuguese coast, West of the town of peniche. The area is a nature reserve, and the islands are virtually unspoiled.
Many bird species use the islands as an ideal refuge during their migration. The waters on the island are crystal clear and invite for a refreshing dip.
The islands are the perfect location for snorkelling or scuba diving.
The Berlengas Archipelago is a small group of Islands 10km of the Portuguese coast, West of the town of peniche. The area is a nature reserve, and the islands are virtually unspoiled.
Many bird species use the islands as an ideal refuge during their migration. The waters on the island are crystal clear and invite for a refreshing dip.
The islands are the perfect location for snorkelling or scuba diving.
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Obidos:
Obidos is a beautiful whitewashed town located in the Oeste subregion of Portugal. The town is fully enclosed by a medieval wall. The town is each year hosts to one of the largest medieval festivals of Portugal.
The town is very popular with tourists, but arrive early and you find quiet streets and quaint village squares.
Obidos is a beautiful whitewashed town located in the Oeste subregion of Portugal. The town is fully enclosed by a medieval wall. The town is each year hosts to one of the largest medieval festivals of Portugal.
The town is very popular with tourists, but arrive early and you find quiet streets and quaint village squares.
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Lisbon:
The capital of Portugal never fails to suprise our cultural senses. From the small city trams to the little fado establishments where you can listen to Fado, eat the freshest food and sip a glass of wine.
Visit the state of the art aquarium , 2nd best in the world where you can admire the many fish. Visit Sao Jorge castle and enjoy the views across the historic city.
Wander through the Alfama district during the evening and pop into one of the many restaurants.
The capital of Portugal never fails to suprise our cultural senses. From the small city trams to the little fado establishments where you can listen to Fado, eat the freshest food and sip a glass of wine.
Visit the state of the art aquarium , 2nd best in the world where you can admire the many fish. Visit Sao Jorge castle and enjoy the views across the historic city.
Wander through the Alfama district during the evening and pop into one of the many restaurants.
Pena Palace
The Pena Palace of Sintra is a Romanticist castle completed in 1854. It is situated on a top of a hill above the town of Sintra. The national monument known for its architectural features and vast forested park welcomes thousands of visitors every year
The Pena Palace of Sintra is a Romanticist castle completed in 1854. It is situated on a top of a hill above the town of Sintra. The national monument known for its architectural features and vast forested park welcomes thousands of visitors every year
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Covento de Cristo
Founded by Gualdim Pais in 1160, this magnificent stronghold was built to serve as a defense against the moors. Over the centuries, the many kings and grand masters of Portugal added many cloisters & chapels to this amazing Unesco World heritage site (1983).
Located in the town of Tomar in the Centro region, the Convento de Cristo is absolutly worth a visit.
Founded by Gualdim Pais in 1160, this magnificent stronghold was built to serve as a defense against the moors. Over the centuries, the many kings and grand masters of Portugal added many cloisters & chapels to this amazing Unesco World heritage site (1983).
Located in the town of Tomar in the Centro region, the Convento de Cristo is absolutly worth a visit.
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Porto:
Porto is a vibrant city located along the banks of the Douro. Porto is the ideal destination where you can discover its hiostoric center, enjoy sumptous food and wine or just people watch while being seated on a terras.
Porto is a vibrant city located along the banks of the Douro. Porto is the ideal destination where you can discover its hiostoric center, enjoy sumptous food and wine or just people watch while being seated on a terras.
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Sintra
Sintra is a charming village located in the Serra de Sintra hills. Within the town and within the forests around the town, you will find palaces (Monserrate Palace, Palacio Nacional de Sintra and off course Palacio Nacional da Pena , one of Europe's finest palaces...) extravagant villas and the ruins of a Moorish castle.
Sintra is a charming village located in the Serra de Sintra hills. Within the town and within the forests around the town, you will find palaces (Monserrate Palace, Palacio Nacional de Sintra and off course Palacio Nacional da Pena , one of Europe's finest palaces...) extravagant villas and the ruins of a Moorish castle.
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Most spectacular walk
Paiva Walkways
The Paiva walkway is an 8km long walkway located along the Paiva river
website: http://www.passadicosdopaiva.pt/en
The Paiva walkway is an 8km long walkway located along the Paiva river
website: http://www.passadicosdopaiva.pt/en
Must try dish
Bacalhau a Bras
A popular portuguese dish with salted cod, potatoes and eggs. A very tasty meal.
Bitoque
Can be found on almost every Portuguese menu: thinly sliced steak, fried egg, chips, rice and a side salad
A popular portuguese dish with salted cod, potatoes and eggs. A very tasty meal.
Bitoque
Can be found on almost every Portuguese menu: thinly sliced steak, fried egg, chips, rice and a side salad
Toughest sport event
Madeira Island Ultra Trail
A 115km race starting in the center of Porto Moniz, starting the first part through the night along footpaths and levadas through the central mountins to end the race in Machico.
Website: http://madeiraultratrail.com/en/
A 115km race starting in the center of Porto Moniz, starting the first part through the night along footpaths and levadas through the central mountins to end the race in Machico.
Website: http://madeiraultratrail.com/en/
Travel writing from Portugal
Castelo de Porto de Mos |
Tomar, Portugal |
Castello de Almourol |
Lourinha - the dinosaur capital |
Bacalhau Buddha Eden |
Day trip to the Berlengas |
Early morning in Obidos |
Alcobaça Monastery |
Grutas de Mira de Aires |
Salir do Porto |
Peniche & Cabo Carvoeiro |
Convento De Cristo |
