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The origin of the religious complex goes back to the XIV-XV century, and is related to a legend of an image of Our Lady found there, that somehow climbed from the sea in a gigantic mule, whose...
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As you go along the tens of Km of nice sandy beaches, in the other side of Lisbon – after crossing the Tagus River, you will find in the end the magnificent Cabo Espichel. This cape offers...
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Lisbon is one of the cheapest capitals in Europe that has already switched to the Euro. It's also the closest capital to the United States and has a lot going for it in terms of local charm that...
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The Alfama district of Lisbon is a great place to soak up the real local culture--namely, the Portuguese tradition of fado. Arguably the oldest urban folk music in the world (take that, Suzanne...
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The peaceful village of Praia de Mira, with its beach of reflecting sands and inner lagoon, is among the most beautiful places of the Portuguese continental central coast. Praia de Mira used to be...
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Monsanto Forest Park is known as the big lung of Lisbon - given the large area it occupies in the middle of the city. Other than hosting some TVs' main broadcasting towers and Air Force radars in...
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Lisbon’s Astronomical Observatory deserves a detailed visit – being located inside Tapada da Ajuda, the ancient kings’ hunting area.
Nowadays inside the city it cannot do professional...
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Madeira is an island full of contrasts – you can go in the same day from the sunny coast to the snowy mountain peaks. Likewise the north and south parts of Madeira are quite different in humidity...
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At about 1 hour drive west from Lisbon – you will find Cabo da Roca, continental Europe’s western most point. The cape’s natural scenery is beautiful, with a typical lighthouse giving it the...
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Quintanilha is the Portuguese village that together with River Maçãs (apples in Portuguese) makes the border with Spain in the area.
It is a small but nice river to enjoy especially in...
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Bragança is a small old city in the winter cold NE mountains of Portugal. Its origins go back to Celtic and Roman Empire times. It is located just south of the Montesinho Natural Park where you...
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No visit to Lissabon is completed without visiting Cabo da Roca – Europe’s westernmost point. In order to get there I first took the train to Sintra, and than the bus to the Cape. The road is...
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During my weekend in Lissabon I decided to visit the UNESCO World Heritage Cite Sintra, which is located about 45 minutes train ride from the capital. The trains depart from Rossio train station....
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Don't leave Lisbon without trying Ginja, the traditional cherry liqueur that's sold in bars, restaurants and pavement cafes across the city. Often found for as little as 1 Euro a shot, this...
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Faro has an interesting castle which represents a mix of the several periods of occupation of the city and its history. The older walls date to the Moors time – around the IX century, but...
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