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SuggestionsThe Historic Route of Linhas de TorresOver 200 years old, the string of Napoleonic Wars forts known as the Linhas de Torres at Torres Vedras are the visible remains of the struggle between the Portuguese and the French for sovereignty that occurred at the beginning of the 19th (...)
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SuggestionsJourney to Portugal RevisitedBased on the book "Journey to Portugal" written by Saramago, the places described by Saramago, the landscapes, the communities, the natural and cultural heritage were revisited.Throughout twelve itineraries, the writer José Luís Peixoto took on the (...)
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SuggestionsWhat to do near Lisbon?Lisbon is a modern capital with excellent accessibility. Start with the city centre area known as the Baixa. This is the heart of the city, where you will find Santa Justa elevator and the monumental square Praça do Comércio that opens on to the (...)
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SuggestionsBeach-going in LisbonSituated at the mouth of the River Tagus where it meets the Ocean, Lisbon is a city with a strong connection to the sea, and is the only European capital with Atlantic beaches.It’s essential, therefore, to take a walk along the coast or spend a few (...)
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SuggestionsUrban Sketchers in LisbonThe Urban Sketchers travels in Portugal would not be complete without a trip to Lisbon. This time around they are represented by Lis Watkins from Britain and by the host José Louro.They visited the city’s most important sites such as the historic (...)
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SuggestionsMarinas and Yacht HarboursMoorings in a safe harbour are always available to anyone cruising along the Portuguese coast. From north to south and on the islands of Madeira and the Azores, there are many marinas and yacht harbours equipped with all the services required to (...)
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SuggestionsThe Alentejo CoastThe Alentejo coast stretches from the mouth of the River Sado to Zambujeira do Mar, and will surprise you for being such a well preserved coastal area, with small havens of sun and beach, hospitable people and good cuisine.From Troia to SinesYou can (...)
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SuggestionsChristmas Markets in PortugalThe final stretch of the year arrives, and Portugal takes on a different glow. Known as the warmest winter corner of Europe, it's no wonder: you can always count on pleasant winter sunshine, mild weather and light winds from December to February. It (...)
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SuggestionsStreet Art in PortugalFleeting, irreverent and unexpected. Street art surprises visitors to Portugal. We are often surprised by drawings on the streets, on billboards, on façades and large walls. These are true open-air galleries, where prominent artists from around (...)
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SuggestionsOceans WallScience, art and tourism have joined in the appeal for the safeguard of the Oceans, adding a work on the theme to the urban art route in Lisbon. Several artists have illustrated the wall between Rua Laura Alves and Rua Ivone Silva, with the purpose (...)
