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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Madeira is one of ´7 of the Top Destination Brands of 2023´

Visit Madeira Europe of course continued to put in very strong performances this year as well, and at the World Travel Awards “World´s Leading Island Destination” went to Madeira, a balmy, dreamy outpost of Portugal in the Atlantic Ocean famed for its dramatic landscapes and often pristine beaches as well as its food and wine. And this year the “World’s Leading Festival and Event Destination” was the ever-glamourous French Riviera city of Cannes. read post  

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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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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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  • Can anyone help one of our members looking to make the most of a couple of seven-hour layovers in Lisbon without merely racing around to the usual "must-see" tourist attractions?  Please reply at this link to our Ask A Travel Pro forum.
  • Azulejos de Azeitão produces amazing tiles following the European Traditional methods of design and tile making. Everyweek they have tourists that want to participate on a small workshop to increase the knowledge of tile making, see the amazing tiles and participate making their own. See more information concerning to Azulejos de Azeitão.
  • Our first post from Portugal: Where to Wander in Lisbon

    http://inspiringtravellers.com/2011/07/07/wander-lisbon/

  • santiago-300x210.gif?width=200Setúbal 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

  • 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.

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