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SuggestionsTour of Castelo BrancoNot too big, not too small, Castelo Branco is a town on a human scale that is well worth knowing. We give some suggestions, but discovering it should be done at your own pace, exploring nooks and crannies that are not always encountered by (...)
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SuggestionsTour of GuardaThe fresh, healthy mountain air in Portugal’s highest city flows through the mediaeval streets to which the granite lends nobility and a dark colour.This is the colour of the Cathedral. Tall, huge and imposing, it has the appearance of a fortress (...)
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SuggestionsTour of ViseuAn ancient city, built of grey stone but at the same time green, lively and welcoming, Viseu was considered the best of Portugal in the quality of life ranking. There’s nothing like starting in the preserved historic centre for getting to know (...)
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SuggestionsViana do CasteloViana do Castelo is one of the most beautiful cities in the north of Portugal. Its involvement in the Portuguese Discoveries and, later on, cod fishing shows its traditional connection to the sea. Viana do Castelo is easily accessed from Porto, or (...)
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SuggestionsViana do Castelo – Accessible ItineraryRight beside the sea, at the mouth of the River Lima, Viana do Castelo has been recognised throughout history for its importance in activities related to the sea, both for the part it played in the Portuguese Discoveries of the 15th and 16th (...)
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SuggestionsVila RealPerching on top of a headland, Vila Real preserves stately houses adorned with coats of arms, Manueline windows and traditional wrought iron balconies. It is an old city, located on the confluence of the Rivers Corgo and Cabril, framed by the Alvão (...)
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SuggestionsVisit AveiroVisit Aveiro to discover a landscape dominated by water. Aveiro, next to the sea and the ria (estuary), is crossed by a network of channels through which moliceiros (local boats) meander. These slim, colourful vessels used to be used to collect (...)
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SuggestionsVisit BejaA visit to Beja in an atmosphere of Alentejo calm, to discover conquests and hidden loves.Arrive and head for the Tower of the Castelo de Menagem, with its place in the country's history, where great battles took place to defend Portugal's borders. (...)
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SuggestionsVisit ElvasLocated close to the border, Elvas fought to maintain the independence of Portugal and its history. By doing so, it became an example for all mankind.Upon our arrival in the city, we are greeted by a magnificent Aqueduct extending a distance of 7 km (...)
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SuggestionsVisit to CoimbraOn the banks of the river Mondego, Coimbra is famous for its University, the oldest in Portugal and one of the oldest in Europe, which over time has shaped its image to become "the city of students". We begin this visit, precisely at the (...)