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I am going to portugal for 2 weeks - any recommendations on things that I must see or do? |
Travel Info I am going to portugal for 2 weeks - any recommendations on things that I must see or do? Travel Tips Lisbon: Parque das Na莽玫es, the old neighborhoods of Alfama, Bairro Alto, S茅 and its fado joints, the riverside at Belem with its tower and Jeronimos monastery, Pra莽a do Comercio and the Baixa Pombalina, you can also take the ferry to Almada its just 15 minutes and very nice for taking pics, then the suburbs: Sintra, already mentioned and Estoril - Cascais (by train, or driving along the Marginal ) Cabo da Roca, the most Western spot in continental Europe. Then all the territory is full of beautiful historical places. Mosteiro da Batalha, Convento de Mafra, 脫bidos, Peniche, Fatima if you're a catholic, Tomar and its Templar castle, Coimbra, Viseu, Serra da Estrela, etc. Further north Porto, Braga, Guimar茫es, Viana... South of Lisbon The Vicentina Coast, Alentejo (Reguengos, Evora, Vila Vi莽osa, Arraiolos, Mertola,) The whole of Algarve... I'm sure I left many beautiful places out of the list. Google tourism Portugal or try something like http://www.visitportugal.com/cultures/en... N.B.: If you prefer a landscape with lots of vegetation and mountainous terrain go North, if you'd like a barren landscape which reminds of North Africa, and Arab architecture, decoration etc. go South. In any case, have a nice trip and be very welcome!! Others You must go to visit Sintra, Lisboa and Porto. It really depends on the objectives of your trip. If you like history, definitely visit the historic area of Lisbon, near the River. Ride the street car (not expensive) around the old city for the views. Get off at the old castle remains and walk around for an unbeatable view of Lisbon. Take a train to Sintra and visit the two historic palaces there. The southern coast is also beautfiul. And the walled city of Evora, about 2 hours or so from Lisbon, is worth a visit. If you like wine and port, Portugal is the place. But I'd skip Porto if I were you, unless you were particularly interested in visiting the wine lodges. If you do go, take the train from Lisbon. It's the fastest and most comfortable means of transportation. Portugal is beautiful and the people are friendly. |
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