Portugal
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Contents
KEY TO BOOK ICONS
Discover Portugal
Welcome to Portugal
Reasons to Love Portugal
Explore Portugal
A Portugal Itinerary
Portugals Architecture
Portugal for Art Lovers
Portugal for Foodies
Portugal for Village Life
Portugal for Natural Wonders
Portugal for Breathtaking Beaches
Portugal for Outdoor Activities
Portugal For Families
Portugal For Photography
Portugals Captivating Cities
Portugals Azulejos
A Year in Portugal
A Brief History
Experience Portugal
Lisbon
Alfama
Baixa and Avenida
Bairro Alto and Estrela
Belm
Beyond the Centre
Central Portugal
The Lisbon Coast
Estremadura and Ribatejo
The Beiras
Northern Portugal
Porto
Douro and Trs-os-Montes
Minho
Southern Portugal
Portugals Islands
Need to Know
Before You Go
Getting Around
Practical Information
Phrasebook
Acknowledgements and Imprint
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DISCOVER Portugal
t Azenhas do Mar, near Colares
Welcome to Portugal
Reasons to Love Portugal
Explore Portugal
A Portugal Itinerary
Portugal Your Way
A Year in Portugal
A Brief History of Portugal
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Welcome To
Portugal
t A shady miradouro overlooking Lisbon.
Home to world-renowned beaches, Portugal is a sunseekers paradise. But those who venture away from the sand will be rewarded by this bountiful country: cobbled hilltop villages, verdant islands and captivating cities await exploration. Whatever your dream trip to Portugal includes, this DK Eyewitness Travel Guide is the perfect companion.
For such a small country, Portugals regions are immensely varied. The moutainous Minho and Trs-os-Montes in the north preserve a rural way of life, while the southerly Algarve has been transformed into a holiday playground. In between these two extremes are forested hills, sun-baked plains, grape-laden valleys and buffeting waves. The landscape of the two remote archipelagos in the Atlantic Ocean differs again. Madeira is a green, subtropical paradise, while the Azores is characterized by otherworldly azure lakes and volcanic craters.
Urban Portugal is a tale of two cities. With cutting-edge art galleries and ornate Manueline monasteries, creamy custard tarts and the spine-tingling wail of traditional fado music, its little wonder that Lisbon has become a firm favourite with visitors. But Porto is a serious rival to the capital city. Adorned with pretty azulejo tiles and tattooed with gritty street art, Portugals northern hub is both charmingly historic and modishly cool. Voguish brunch spots rub shoulders with the ubiquitous port lodges in this foodies haven.
With so many different things to discover and experience, Portugal can seem overwhelming. Weve broken the country down into easily navigable chapters, with detailed itineraries, expert local knowledge and colourful, comprehensive maps to help you plan the perfect visit. Whether youre staying for a weekend, a week, or longer, this Eyewitness guide will ensure that you see the very best Portugal has to offer. Enjoy the book, and enjoy Portugal.
Footbridge leading to Praia do Camilo, near Lagos.
Pastis de nata (egg cus tard tarts) from Lisbon.
Flowers bloom in front of Bom Jesus do Monte.
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Reasons To
LOVE Portugal
Vibrant cities, natural wonders, undulating vineyards, adrenaline-inducing surfing, tasty traditional dishes and evocative music: there are endless reasons to love Portugal. Here, we pick some of our favourites.
THE CITIES
t Lisbon and Porto, are home to both historic sights and edgy hangouts. Here, factories and warehouses have been reimagined as .
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STUNNING BEACHES
t From the sheltered sandy coves of the Algarve to the wide stretches of sand that line the west coast, Portugal has some of .
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A NIGHT OUT IN THE BAIRRO ALTO
t You cant leave the capital without experiencing Lisbons ebullient , where the myriad bars, restaurants and clubs stay open into the early hours.
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Palcio da Pena
t The colourful domes and turrets of this eclectic palace dominate the . Its just as exuberant inside, with kitsch decor and over-the-top furnishings.
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Walking the Levadas of Madeira
t Following these narrow irrigation canals takes you through some wild scenery. One of the most beautiful is the winding trail from .
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