Portugal

Lisbon is one of the most atmospheric cities in Europe, but this small, highly historic country is far from done yet. There's the balmy resort region of Algarve, the green north, home of Port wine, including Porto, the Douro Valley, Coimbra, and Braga; and Atlantic islands Madeira and the Azores; and much more.

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Porto cited as one of ''7 of Europe's Cheapest Cities to Visit'

amurca Europe is of course filled with amazing scenic and cultural sights and experiences, but it's also known as by and large an expensive place to visit. Yet it doesn't have to be! There are still a number of European cities and countries where you won't bust your wallet on lodging, dining, entertainment, and touring, and here are seven of them - many, but not all, in Eastern Europe (and of course don't forget that in budget travel, a good part of your savings occurs at the beginning and…

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The Algarve one of '4 Sun-Soaked Spots in Southern Europe to Visit this Summer'

xbrchx European tourism is finally open for business again, and plenty of great deals are available to entice visitors back, from city culture to delightful road trips to dreamy beach getaways - or combinations of all the above. And here's a quartet of classics to keep in mind when booking travel this summer: read post

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A tour to discover Portuguese cork

When we booked the "Algarve jeep safari," they promised a tour to the interior to show there was more to Portugal's southernmost region than beaches, bars and golf courses. We passed through remote villages; stopped off at a couple of out-of-the-way places for a coffee break and lunch; visited a distillery; and finally stopped in a cork oak grove, where Tomás our guide gave an interesting presentation. At home, I usually drink wine in a screwtop bottle. I know there’s a bit of controversy…

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Sintra's Quinta da Regaleira one of '15 of the World's Lesser Know Travel Wonders'

There are many incredible destinations in the world yet to be overrun by tourists. If you're an explorer who likes to find under-the-radar spots, read on for a rundown of my favourite off-the-beaten-path destinations and experiences... read post

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Jordan Simon June 14, 2023 at 5:09pm

A pretty interesting look in The Guardian at several towns off the usual Portugal tourist track: https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2022/jun/11/hidden-portugal-wher...

Hidden Portugal: where to stay and what to do off the beaten track

Hauntingly beautiful villages, thermal springs, unspoilt beaches, fairytale castles ... Portugal has so much more to offer than the bustle of the Alg…
José Balido February 16, 2023 at 10:37am

Which European city can be considered the continent's most romantic? The cliché of Paris of course jumps first to most people's minds. Yet Time Out reports that a recent survey has crowned another capital: would you believe Lisbon? Read on and see why: https://www.timeout.com/news/this-city-has-been-named-europes-most-...

This city has been named Europe’s most romantic capital

Pucker up!
María José October 28, 2022 at 10:07am

Ever heard of Viseu? It's a region up north, about an hour and a half from Porto and just over an hour from Coimbra, with an ancient history and a lot ot see/do as a heartland of "deep Portugal." A writer from there just recently described it on the platform Medium: https://medium.com/globetrotters/the-hidden-portugal-that-doesnt-ge...

The Hidden Portugal That Doesn’t Get In Touristic Routes | by Araci Almeida | Globetrotters | Oct,…
John Kipper June 14, 2022 at 7:34am

Portuguese strands among The Guardian's great survey of Europe's top beaches earlier this year: https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2022/apr/30/40-best-beaches-in-e...

40 of the best beaches in Europe | Beach holidays | The Guardian

From flamingo-pink shores to wild coastlines and everything in between, our travel writers pick the continent’s finest sands, and places to stay near…
Riccardo R May 10, 2022 at 11:27am

Plenty of non-Portuguese have heard of fado, but very few of this country's other UNESCO World Heritage song tradition, called "cante alentejano" - polyphonic, a capella, and named after the region where it originated, the Alentejo, which borders Spain. Here's a UNESCO video which gives a good overview: https://youtu.be/_Pn53uSYwOM
Blue Valley Car Hire July 15, 2012 at 6:19pm

New gold complex near Silves in the Algarve is threatening to local nature reserve. Please read more and sign the petition http://www.carhirefaroairport.com/algarve-news.htm

澳洲幸运十

快彩app官网,李总船对西太海盗的武装船只很了解，集中介绍检测他们没有反舰导弹但是有口径达到了76毫米的船艏火炮，集中介绍检测性能与“枪团渔101”号上澳洲幸运十装备的76毫米船艏炮差不多，但是他们的船载直升机是可以挂载对海弹药的，真的搞几枚轻型反舰导弹挂上去也不是不可能。
Buzzy Gordon July 13, 2012 at 7:13am

A new Jewish Heritage destination in Portugal:

http://www.shavei.org/communities/bnei_anousim/articles-bnei_anousi...
Tripatini June 18, 2012 at 9:22pm

Now on our blog: why might parking in Lisbon require a "survival guide"?
Tripatini May 27, 2012 at 10:49pm

Now on our blog: the ins and outs of roads and highways in Portugal.
Tripatini January 24, 2012 at 11:28pm

One of our members is looking for 'cheap and cheerful' accommodation in Lisbon. If you'd like to help, please reply at this link to our Ask a Travel Pro forum.

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