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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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Portugal Dream Coast February 8, 2011 at 1:13pm

On 19th and 20th February, Hotel do Sado will organize the event called 3rd Photography Workshop with the photographers Nuno Baptista and Jorge Vilela. After the success of registration for the 2nd edition also during February, photographers will discuss over the two days, topics such as: light, camera and its operation, shooting outside and on the nightfall, portrait with artificial lighting using the presence of a model, portrait with natural light, Photoshop introduction with some software and photos exercises. Check more detail .
Portugal Dream Coast February 8, 2011 at 1:06am

The Romans named it Promontorium Barbaricum, alluding to its dangerous location, and a lighthouse warns sailors of the treacherous rocks below.Tourists are drawn here due to breathtaking views of its cliffs facing the Atlantic Ocean and its mystical surroundings. Some information concerning to Cape Espichel near Lisbon.
Buzzy Gordon December 6, 2010 at 10:24pm

Looking for a reasonable winter rental

We are looking for place to spend Jan.-Feb. Expat community or typically local environment. Ideally, a property we can take care of in exchange for reduced rent, but all offers welcome.
joao cabral November 24, 2010 at 2:18pm

Wine Guided Visit Tour to Manour House of José Maria da Fonseca http://portugaldreamcoast.com/jose-maria-da-fonseca-christmas-prize...
Tripatini November 3, 2010 at 10:57pm

Portugal's Setúbal region a birding bonanza? Check it out.
joao cabral November 3, 2010 at 3:23pm

http://ireport.cnn.com/docs/DOC-514621
Tripatini October 26, 2010 at 7:19pm

New on Tripatini blog: in this country, port wine is king!
Tripatini October 10, 2010 at 10:41pm

A Tripatini member is heading to Lisbon this winter. If anyone would like to help her with advice and tips, please click on the following link, at Ask A Travel Expert:

http://www.tripatini.com/forum/topics/heading-to-lisbon-in-february

Muito obrigados!
Blue Valley Car Hire May 2, 2010 at 2:45pm

Hi

If anybody has Algarve-related websites, and is interested in exchanging website links with other Algarve-related websites please let me know.

We have websites for Algarve car rental http://www.carhirefaroairport.com and for Algarve information http://www.my-algarve.com

Thanks!

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Jacy Meyer March 2, 2010 at 7:43pm

Hi all, am in the process of planning my first trip to Portugal. Plan to base ourselves in Lisbon for a week and travel about from there - mainly south and central. Any tips on what not to miss would be greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance for your help - and if you need any advice on Prague/Czech Republic - I'm your girl! :)