The town that gave the country (and port wine) its very name, Porto is Portugal’s second-largest metropolis after Lisbon. Sometimes called Oporto, it's an age-old city that has one foot firmly in the industrial present. The old town, centered at Ribeira, was built on the hills overlooking the Douro River, and today is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The 14th-century São Francisco church is a main attraction, as are the local port wine cellars, mostly located across the river at Vila Nova de Gaia.
Discover the best top things to do in Pinhao, Portugal including Jorge Barefoot - Wine & Tours, Grapeland Adventure and Tourism, Douro Tours Valley, Vinicola Wine & Soul, Quinta da Foz, Quinta do Vale Dona Maria, Quinta das Carvalhas, Quinta do Bomfim, Quinta da Roeda, Quinta do Panascal.
Funchal, the capital of the Madeira archipelago, was declared a city in the 1500s, and became an important point between the old and new worlds. The laid-back city owes much of its historical prominence to "white gold," Madeiran sugar. Today Funchal is known for its appealing temperatures, wine and crafts. Top spots to visit include the open Worker's Market, Blandy's Wine Lodge and the Sacred Art Museum. Friendly locals, walkable streets and cheap taxis make the city easy to get around.
Discover the best top things to do in Aveiro, Portugal including Aveiro and Coimbra full day private tour from Porto, Aveiro and Costa Nova half-day private tour from Porto, Transfer from Oporto to Lisbon with stops, Tour Spain and Portugal (South and Center) 15 days, Tour Spain and Portugal (North and Center) 15 days, Private Tour for small groups of 7 Days in Portugal from Lisbon, Minning Villages & Drave - Jeep Tour, Private Aveiro City and Beaches Tour - Portuguese Venice with Typical Lunch, Lisbon to Porto with stop in Coimbra and Aveiro, Porto-Lisbon transfer with visits on the way.
Discover the best top things to do in Alentejo, Portugal including Puzzle Room Evora, 60 Time Out, 100 Escape, 7 Escape, The Warehouse, Atelier Concept Store Azeitao.
Discover the best top things to do in Queluz, Portugal including Private Sintra Tour from Lisbon with Professional Guide, Private Sintra Tour from Lisbon with Cellar Visit and Wine Tasting, Sintra and Cascais Private Half Day Sightseeing Tour from Lisbon, Sintra, Cascais and Estoril Private Tour, Mafra one day Tour, Full Day Tour to Sintra and Cascais , FÁTIMA SANCTUARY + SINTRA - 2 Excellent tours with special prices, Lisbon's Palaces and Gardens, Private Tour, Full Day, Queluz / Mafra / Ericeira / Winery mother (wine tasting), Sintra Deluxe Tour with driver and guide plus tickets include.
Monsaraz is a civil parish (freguesia) of the municipality of the Reguengos de Monsaraz, on the right margin of the Guadiana River in Portuguese Alentejo region, near its border with Spain. The population in 2011 was 782, in an area of 88.29 km².
Discover the best top things to do in Setubal, Portugal including Parque Natural da Arrabida, Discover The Nature - Outdoor Events, Albarquel Urban Park, Figueirinha Beach, Praia de Galapinhos, Baia de Setubal, Reserva Natural do Estuario do Sado, Praia dos Coelhos, Anicha Beach, Praia dos Galapos.
Vidigueira (Portuguese pronunciation: [viðiˈɣɐjɾɐ] or [viðiˈɣeɾɐ]) is a town and a municipality in the District of Beja in Portugal. The population in 2011 was 5,932, in an area of 316.61 km².
Discover the best top things to do in Silves, Portugal including The Algarve in 2 days - Private from Lisbon , Algarve with Benagil Caves included - Private tour, Portimão and Lagoa: Algarve Heritage Tour in a Volkswagen T2 Van, Algarve a la Carte, Carvoeiro and Silves Wine Taste & Tapas Premium Tour > VTours Algarve, Private Historical Tour in Algarve, Small Group Premium Wine Tour from Albufeira, Small-Group Day Tour of Silves and Monchique with Wine Tasting, Historical Algarve - Day Trip, Silves and Monchique Half Day Bus Tour.
Discover the best top things to do in Olhao, Portugal including Best of the East: Faro, Olhão, Tavira and Cacela Velha, Best of the Eastern Algarve, Faro airport (FAO) transfer to Olhão, Private tour to Discover the Algarve coastline from Lisbon 3 days, all included, The Wonders of Ria Formosa- Boat Trip + Visit to Olhão Market, Algarve Coast to Coast - 3 Days Private Tour from Lisbon (all included), West Coast Tour - Lagos, Sagres and Monchique, East Algarve Coastal Tour - Private Half-Day Tour, Secrets of the East, Ria Formosa Natural Park: A Birdwatcher’s Paradise - Self-Guided Birding w/ Car.
Long the home of Portugal’s monarchs, Sintra is a magnificent town of marvelous historic mansions, all set against the backdrop of lush hills. Sintra’s many castles include the Palácio Nacional de Sintra (a main abode of Portuguese royalty until the early 20th century), the hilltop and storybook Palácio da Pena, Quinta de Regaleira (incorporating several architectural styles and with gorgeous surrounding gardens), the Castelo dos Mouros (Moorish Castle), and the Palácio de Monserrate.
Ericeira (Portuguese pronunciation: [eɾiˈsɐjɾɐ]) is a civil parish and seaside resort/fishing community on the western coast of Portugal, in the municipality of Mafra, about 35 kilometres (22 mi) northwest of the capital, Lisbon. The population in 2011 was 10,260, in an area of 12.05 km². Ericeira is regarded by some as being Europe's Surf Mecca, due to the exceptional coastline conditions for the practice of Surf. It is home for Ericeira's World Surfing Reserve, the first in Europe and the second in the world.
Funchal, the capital of the Madeira archipelago, was declared a city in the 1500s, and became an important point between the old and new worlds. The laid-back city owes much of its historical prominence to "white gold," Madeiran sugar. Today Funchal is known for its appealing temperatures, wine and crafts. Top spots to visit include the open Worker's Market, Blandy's Wine Lodge and the Sacred Art Museum. Friendly locals, walkable streets and cheap taxis make the city easy to get around.
Discover the best top things to do in Braga District, Portugal including Teatro Cinema de Fafe, Quinta de Santa Cristina, Se de Braga, Igreja e Convento de Sao Francisco, Paco dos Duques de Braganca, Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Consolacao e Santos Passos, Centro Internacional das Artes Jose Guimaraes, Igreja Matriz da Paroquia de Santa Maria Maior, Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Oliveira, Casa da Memoria.
Discover the best top things to do in Evora District, Portugal including Estatua de Garcia de Resende, Homenagem as vitimas da Inquisicao em Portugal, Estatua Equestre de D. Joao IV, Busto de homenagem a Henri Dunant, Busto de Publia Hortensia de Castro, Escultura de Homenagem a Doutor Couto Jardim, Estatua da Rainha Santa Isabel, Padrao Comemorativo da Batalha de Montes Claros, Monumento a Florbela Espanca, Monumento ao Forcado.
Coimbra (Portuguese pronunciation: [kuˈĩbɾɐ, ˈkwĩbɾɐ]; Proto-Celtic: *Corumbriga)) is a city and a municipality in Portugal. The population at the 2011 census was 143,397, in an area of 319.40 square kilometres (123.3 sq mi). The fourth-largest urban centre in Portugal (after Lisbon, Porto, Braga), it is the largest city of the district of Coimbra, the Centro region and the Baixo Mondego subregion. About 460,000 people live in the Região de Coimbra, comprising 19 municipalities and extending into an area 4,336 square kilometres (1,674 sq mi).
The Vilamoura area offers a fabulous diversity of experiences, from quiet pine forest ambles and Atlantic beaches, to a casino, shooting club, riding school and a choice of nightclubs. The main attractions are the environmentally-conscious planned development's four golf courses and Polvo Watersports Algarve water park. The area's past is brought to the forefront with a preserved Roman site and the Museum of Cerro da Vila. Rent a car to make the most of Vilamoura and the surrounding Algarve region.
Discover the best top things to do in Santarem District, Portugal including Monumental Celestino Graca, Basilica de Nossa Senhora do Rosario de Fatima, Castelo do Bode, A Ginjinha d'Castelo de Ourem, Valinhos Sanctuary, Casa De Francisco & Jacinta Marto, Casa De Lucia, Marinhas de Sal, Salinas de Rio Maior, Basilica of the Holy Trinity.
There are lots of beach types, and with 20 very different beaches to choose from, Albufeira delights them all. Hugging the coast in Portugal’s southern Algarve region, this prime vantage point showcases sparkling white houses with Moorish flair, breathtaking multi-hued cliffs, and old fortress remnants that ground modern amenities with a charming historical flair.
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