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; the fairytale palaces of Sintra, the Atlantic islands Madeira and the Azores; and much more.
Portugal in ´8 Excellent Options for an Awesome Autumn Road Trip´
Pedrik This small country´s coast has long been popular as a holiday mecca, but its interior remains one of Europe’s best-kept secrets. But word of its immense rural charm is starting to spread to travellers all over the world, and it offers some magical motoring possibilies. For instance, the drive through port-wine country from Porto along the banks of the Douro River in the north is without doubt one of the most appealing road-trips imaginable, with many of the region’s famous wine estates…
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Our first post from Portugal: Where to Wander in Lisbon
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Setúbal organizes once again the Sant´Iago Fair from 23 July till 7 August in Manteigadas.
In 2010 , sold more than 360.000 tickets to this annual event. From Portuguese to Chinese , English to South Africans, people from entire world went to Sant´Iago fair. More information
Dolphin Parade near Doca dos Pescadores in Setúbal will be available till September 2011 . These wonderful resident animals of Sado Estuary and Atlantic Ocean lives in front of Setúbal city, Arrábida and Tróia .
They are an amazing group that love to play with tourists and who visit Setúbal Region. These 20 statues of the Dolphin Parade is a biggest project made my Municipality of Setúbal since March 2011.
Travel do Portugal and visit Setúbal, you will find a world of activities.
Traveling to Portugal Dream Coast where one amazing activity is a boat trip through Évora Boat . Sunset or Sunrise is a possibility where coloured mix of landscapes are so amazing . With departure in Setúbal, tourists will see Arrabida Hills , the amazing beaches of Figueirinha ( has Blue Flag ), the resident Wild Life Dolphins , Tróia and much more. Has curiosity, Évora Boat was built in Germany by the Krupp company in 1931 and it is used by companies and tourists for major events. This is an amazing blue and green area. Travel to Setúbal and make a fantastic boat tour.
The Municipal Gallery of Montijo received between May 28 and July 30, drawings and sculptures from João Cutileiro.
In the past, the artist has exhibited his works in Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation (Portugal) , Brussels , Washington and New York (EUA) , Dortmund and Wuppertal ( Germany), among other cities and countries.
The 27th Edition of Festroia – Festival Internacional e Cinema de Setúbal will be from June 3rd till 12th, with 180 movies from 40 countries. With international recognition, Festróia is present in the prestigious Annual Calendar of FIAPF (Fédération Internationale des Associations de Producteurs de Films). During 9 days, the festival promises to visitors of Setúbal high quality movies. With international recognition has several worldwide releases. More info .