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; 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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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

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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.

Muito obrigados!
David Paul Appell October 24, 2011 at 6:48pm

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.
Portugal Dream Coast July 11, 2011 at 12:41pm

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.
Andrea Spirov July 10, 2011 at 5:15pm

Our first post from Portugal: Where to Wander in Lisbon

http://inspiringtravellers.com/2011/07/07/wander-lisbon/
Portugal Dream Coast June 29, 2011 at 3:55pm

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