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Portugal
Fast Facts
Capital
: Lisbon
Time
Zone
: GMT/UTC
+0
Language(s)
:
Portuguese
Currency
:
Euro € info
Electricity
: 220V 50HzHz
Country
Dialing Code :
351
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Enjoy a rockin'
nightlife in the major cities, lazily savor the scenery
in medieval villages, or take your time absorbing the grandeur
of the country's culture, castles and cathedrals in still sunny,
still affordable Portugal.
The lovely
capital city of Lisbon
is the place to start, with a quick hop on the Metro or take the
tram
- especially for the steep climb to the Castle
of St George - perched high atop one of Lisbon's seven hills,
and offering visitors one of the best views of the city from its
ramparts.
A day trip
from Lisbon may include the medieval walled town of Evora
offering a mix of beautiful country charm - and ghoulishness -
in the The
Chapel of Bones lined with the skulls, femurs and tibias of
thousands of the dead, (a sobering warning to the faithful constructed by
local monks.)
More religious associations abound with a nearby journey to Fatima, the religious capital of Portugal where Our Lady of Fatima is said to have appeared in 1917.
Further afield
lies Madeira,
synonymous with its rich wine of the same name, which has been
made on the island for hundreds of years. The region's capital, Funchal,
is a wonderful town overlooking a tranquil harbor surrounded by
green mountains.
What remains
of Portugal is an intriguing mix of mountains, arid plains, volcanic
islands and, owing to its position along the Atlantic, a magnificent
528-mile stretch of sandy
beaches.
As they say in Portuguese, divirta-se! (enjoy yourself!)
also
see -> Portugal
Beach Guide | Portuguese
Wineries
Azores
Tourist Attractions
More about Portugal tourist attractions around the Web:
Portugal
Travel Guide -
What's happening around the country with the latest travel news,
guides to major attractions, fairs, festivals, hotel & restaurant
guides, travelers tips, Web cams & picture galleries.
Portugal
Virtual - Online travel brochure covering the entire country
with information on major cities and towns along the coast, up
north, in the Alentejo and Argave regions, plus the complete Lisbon-in-your-pocket
guide.
Lisbon
Travel Guide - Europe for Visitors
- One-stop browsing for everything Lisbon - including guides &
links to its culture & history, major attractions, hotels
& restaurants, shopping, picture galleries, Web cams, and
more.
Lisbon
Metro - The easiest way to get around town with information
on fares, maps, and operating hours. In English & Portuguese.
Portuguese
Railways - Find you way across the country with searchable
database of fares & destinations, timetables, special travel
packages and travel tips.
Christmas
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