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Portugal
For centuries the gateway to both Africa and the Americas, Portugal is something of a gem tucked away on the edge of Europe.Beyond the Atlantic breakers of the golden Algarve coast…
Frommer's Portugal
You’ll never fall into tourist traps when you travel with Frommer's. Doing so is like having a trusted friend show you around, taking you to the places locals like best. That’s because…
Pensión Portugal
Who says you can’t do a beach town on the cheap? The tiny but immaculate rooms in this upstairs pension near the bus station are fine places to sleep, and they do have…
Hot Club Portugal
The stage is draped in a deep, blue light. In a darkened room, the audience squeezes around low tables laden with whiskey and wine. A husky, female voice croons that she doesn't know…
Backpackers Hostel Portugal
Sited in the Cascais centre, this hostel features comfortable rooms within 1.2 km of the beach. Backpackers Hostel Portugal. The unit has a cosy sun terrace and a bar.The property…
Surf Yoga Portugal
Surf Yoga Portugal is located in Ericeira. Free WiFi access is available. Each room here will provide you with a balcony, a patio and a terrace. There is a full kitchen with a…
Portugal dos Pequenitos
"Portugal for the Little Ones" is a retro themepark built in the 1940s and dear to the heart of generations of Portuguese. Children can feel like Gulliver strolling through this…
VauCosta by PortugalEstate
VauCosta by PortugalEstate is only 200 metres from Alemão Beach. Located in a gated community, this apartment comes with access to a swimming pool and a garden.The air-conditioned…
Today in Portugal
Portugal is moving deeper into the 21st century in more ways than one as it struggles to take its place among the leading capitalist economies of western Europe. Portugal today is a…
History in Portugal
ANCIENT BEGINNINGS -- Starting in 210 B.C., the Romans colonized most of Iberia. They met great resistance from the Celtiberian people of the interior. The Lusitanian (ancient Portugal…
Cuisine in Portugal
In his delectable cookbook My Lisbon, Chef Nuno Mendes gets to the heart of the Portuguese diet. “Simplicity sums up the best of Portuguese cooking: taking fantastic produce and…
Dateline in Portugal
22000–10000 B.C. Paleolithic people create some of the world’s earliest art with rock carvings of animals in the valley of the Côa River.210 B.C. The Romans invade the peninsula,…
Frommer's Top 10 Experiences in Portugal
Swept by the winds of the Atlantic Ocean, seafaring Portugal is a study in contrasts. In Lisbon’s historic Alfama, cows are walked house to house to provide fresh milk for the varinas…
Baia Village, Gale, Portugal
Located in Albufeira, Baia Village, Gale, Portugal offers access to an outdoor pool. This self-catering accommodation features WiFi. The property is 1.5 km away from the Evaristo and…
Hotel Anjo de Portugal
This designer hotel is located less than 650 ft from the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Fatima. It features a restaurant, a bar and in-room free Wi-Fi.Hotel Anjo de Portugal’s bright rooms…
Portugal Exclusive Homes - Moinho
Located in Sesimbra, Portugal Exclusive Homes - Moinho offers an outdoor pool. The property is composed by a main villa and a windmill. Free WiFi is available.The main villa includes…
Suggested Itineraries in Portugal
Portugal is a relatively compact country, and major road investments over the past few decades mean fast highways have cut driving times even to the most remote regions. Despite its…
In Depth in Portugal
Portugal, positioned at what was once thought to be the edge of the earth, has long been a seafaring nation. At the dawn of the Age of Exploration, mariners believed that two-headed,…
Active Pursuits in Portugal
Fishing -- The northern section of Portugal receives abundant rainfall and contains rugged hills and some of the best-stocked streams in Iberia. Most noteworthy are the Rio Minho, the…
Spectator Sports in Portugal
Bullfights -- No discussion of Portuguese recreation would be complete without a reference to la tourada (bullfighting). Unlike the rituals in Spain and parts of South America, in…
The Algarve in Portugal
South for 2 Weeks of Culture & the Coast An alternative to heading north out of Lisbon would be to discover the attractions of mainland Portugal’s two southernmost regions, the…
For Families in Portugal
A WEEK IN LISBON WITH KIDS Day 1 Lisbon is pretty much unique among European capitals in having summer-long sunshine, plus suburbs featuring broad sandy beaches and regular Atlantic…
Portugal Ways Sintra Country House
Located in tranquil surroundings, Portugal Ways Sintra Country House offers 5 modern, self-catering apartments with garden views. It features a garden with barbecue facilities. Pena…
Quarteira, Cavalo Preto by portugalestate
The Quarteira, Cavalo Preto by portugalestate is in a private complex, just 150 metres from Cavalo Preto Beach. This luxury apartment in the Algarve features a green garden and an…
Studio Riviera Flat by portugalestate
Set in a quiet area of sunny Portimão, the Studio Riviera Flat offers simple accommodation just a 3-minute drive from the city centre. The unit features an outdoor swimming pool and is…