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.

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Fado, the soulful musical heart of Portugal

Portugal PathwaysThe soulful urban music of Portugal is often described as the country’s musical heart. The word itself comes from the Latin fatum, meaning “fate,” and the music is inseparable from the Portuguese emotional concept of saudade—a deep, almost nostalgic longing for something lost or unattainable. Since the 19th century, fado has been the sound of Lisbon’s old neighborhoods, echoing through taverns and candle-lit restaurants where singers pour intense feeling into spare, haunting…

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7 scintillating sites in Sintra

Dmitrij Rodionov Just a half hour by car or around 40 minutes by train from Lisbon, this municipality of roughly 386,000 residents feels a world apart. Nestled among the forested hills of the Serra de Sintra, its historic old quarter, has long been a retreat for kings, nobles, and wealthy merchants seeking relief from the summer heat of the Portuguese capital. Most of Sintra today consists of modern residential neighborhoods, commercial districts, and former villages that have gradually become…

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Fantastic value and ease of use are the hallmarks of intercity bus travel in Portugal

PortugalIts compact size, modern highways, and efficient coach operators make buses one of the easiest ways to travel through Portugal. Vehicles are typically clean, punctual, and comfortable, and the Portuguese intercity coach system is definitely one of Europe’s best values. The most prominent operators are Rede Expressos (above) and FlixBus. Sample routes/fares:Lisbon → Porto: Three to three and a half hours, €5–€15 ($5.50–$16.50 USD)Lisbon → Faro: Three to four hours, €10–€20 ($11–$22…

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How is the Portuguese of Portugal different from that of Brazil?

  Many years ago, my girlfriend and I were on a mini-golf course on Cape Cod when I heard people behind us speaking in an unfamiliar language. I said to Lisa, "what is that, Hebrew?" Highly amused, she - a Portuguese major in college - replied "no, silly, they´re from Brazil!" (of course I did feel silly, but in my defense, at the time I was 19 and had not been exposed to many foreign languages beyond French, German, and Spanish). In the years to come, I too studied Portuguese a bit, and during…

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  • golfinho-parade-300x300.jpg?width=200Dolphin 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. 

  • So how do you survive in Lisbon with no money -- literally?
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    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.

  • 9008620658?profile=originalThe 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.

  • portugal-dream-coast-festroia-300x264.jpg?width=100The 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 . 

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    The 1st Annual Setúbal Music Festival will be on May 27th, 28th and 29th of May 2011 and during this three days the Festival will cover 750 years of Portuguese Music, from medieval era up to the editions of this year. The Setúbal Music Festival is the result of synergies between several entities : Municipality of Setúbal, The Helen Hamlyn Trust and the organization involved several local schools and associations in this global community project. The highlights of the program are three concerts of world class, which are : Pedro Caldeira Cabral and La Batalla, the Gulbenkian Choir and Pedro Carneiro Aries (born Azeitão) and the Goanese soprano Patricia Rozario Goan. The schedule of this event is at Portugal Dream Coast website, we leave you with the direct links : 27th , 28th and 29th May.

  • skateboard.gif?width=150Imagine you are visiting the Arrabida Mountain in a electric moto or take a ride on a Electric Skateboard. In Setúbal it is possible through BiGPlanet , a company with two years located in the center of the city.

    These electric skateboards work with a remote control assisted by an integrated braking system. With a word design and electric propulsion, take 3-4 hours to charge the battery (depending of the model).

    There is four different products, that have a different range and speed, which can vary from 13 km to 25 km autonomy and from 15 km/h at 30 kms/h in terms of speed. You can have a different afternoon, during your vacations. 

  • pdc-fab-tortas-azeitonense-queijinhos-150x150.jpg?width=140Loyal to his philosophy of quality of raw-materials and the final product, Fábrica de Tortas Azeitonense – stands out in the Portuguese market as the main producer of Tortas (Rolls), Queijinhos de Azeitão (Small cakes – like Sweetmeals) and Queijadas (Small Sweet Pies) inclusively supplying the larger commercial areas of the region. +info
  • Setubal region will have the 3rd Edition of Half Marathon on the Sands. 21 kms on the beaches of Costa da Caparica http://bit.ly/kIT4ts
    http://ww25.portugaldreamcoast.com/en/iii-half-marathon-on-the-sand/?subid1=20210531-2350-0538-a93c…
    See related links to what you are looking for.
  • mun-setubal-sagres-dia-da-marinha.jpg?width=160The “Navy Day” will be celebrated in the city of Setúbal, with several activities between 14th and 22nd May, celebrating the arrival of the Vasco da Gama Armada to Celecute. Church event of suffrage of the Military, military ceremony, skills demonstration at Sado River and Marine Parade. An amazing week in Setúbal.

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