Portugal is a relaxed wonder of Europe. The world-renown Algarve coast offers highly developed stretches of beach while Lisbon is known as Europe’s laid-back and affordable capital city. Its features impressive architecture, UNESCO World Heritage sites, a diverse population, delicious seafood and a non-stop cosmopolitan night-life. Sit in a street cafe with a bica (espresso) or a glass of port and watch the world go by. Following its heyday as a world power during the 15th and 16th centuries, Portugal lost much of its wealth and status with the destruction of Lisbon in a 1755 earthquake. Now Portugal is revered for its laid-back lifestyle and landscape wreathed in olive groves, vineyards and wheat fields. Apart from the Algarve, the coast remains relaxing, totally Portuguese and isolated. There is a host of UNESCO World Heritage sites, including Porto, one of the oldest cities in Europe. Upstream is an open-air prehistoric art gallery composed of the Rock Engravings of the Côa Valley. Nearby breathtaking Douro valley is where they grow the grapes used to produce another of the world's great heritages, Port wine. The city of Tomar is dominated by the Convento de Cristo and the Castelo Templario, both of which bear witness to the history of the Order of the Knights Templar. The Azores and Madeira Islands offer landscape of unparalleled natural beauty.
The region coincides with the district of Faro, and has as its administrative centre the town of Faro, where both the region's international airport (...
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The two westernmost Azorean islands (Flores and Corvo) actually lie on the North American plate. The Azores' most significant industries are tourism, ...
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It is one of seven Regions of Portugal (NUTS II subdivisions). This is one of the regions of Europe, considered by the European Union for statistical ...
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Flores Island is an island of the Western group of the Azores. It has an area of 143 km², a population of approximately 3907 inhabitants, and, to...
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Lisboa is one of the 7 NUTS II regions of Portugal. Prior to 2002 the region was referred as Lisboa e Vale do Tejo. It has two different NUTS III subr...
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Madeira (and Selvagens too) is an archipelago with volcanic origins from a Hot Spot, so is not geographically part of an specific continent , but Made...
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Its capital is the city of Porto. The region has 4,034,271 inhabitants (2007), and its area is 21,278 km² (density of 173 inhabitants per square ...
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The District of Porto (sometimes Oporto in English) is located on the north-west coast of Portugal. The district capital is the city of Porto, the sec...
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Coolares Market is a wonderful private event that is held every last weekend of the month in Sintra, Portugal, so come visit a garage sale of hippy chic items at the foot of the Sierra in Sterling. Coolares Market is held in a charming space in a historic winery, and here visitors can enjoy the very best in design, vintage and gourmet, it's a charming place to visit. They also do themed events of secondhand good, and a wonderful schedule of events is available throughout the year, it's a fascinating attraction to visit, and you won't leave empty handed. Coolares Market always welcome new sellers, so contact them if you want to get in on the action.READ MORE
Hotel Baia is situated in the town centre of Cascais, facing the Marina and the Fisherman?s Beach, offering a superb view of the ocean. From this central location it is possible to visit all the main points of interest from sports to culture.READ MORE
The Saboia Estoril Hotel is located right in the heart of the Estoril coast, close to the beach yet in a quiet location for a wonderful stay in recently renovated facilities. Enjoy simple, bright and very comfortable rooms here, complete with satellite TV, mini bar, air conditioning and WIFI, and some with stunning sea facing views from private balconies. The Saboia Estoril Hotel also has a swimming pool and lounge bar for refreshing drinks as well as a gymnasium with modern equipment, it's all here for a wonderful stay in fabulous surrounds and there is a meeting room for business delegates.READ MORE
A Tasca do Manel is a cash only Tapas Bar and restaurant in Sintra, Portugal open for breakfast, lunch, dinner, coffee and drinks and have been serving you since 1986. Enjoy traditional Portuguese cuisine here at affordable prices in warm and friendly surrounds, and here you can enjoy a game of dominos or three cup which are true characteristics of a Portuguese Tavern. A Tasca do Manel offers a delightful dining experience, and they do take out, come enjoy a private event with family and friends, the food is so fantastic and authentic here, you'll be back often - bon appetite!READ MORE