Portugal

From ancient cities and ancient farmsteads in the Minho region, vineyards in the scenic Duoro Valley, and the enchanting walled town of Obidos, to Sintra's green hills and palaces, and the Algarve's beaches, Portugal offers a blend of history, landscape and people that makes for a memorable visit.

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This guide to Portugal focuses on Lisbon, the Alentejo, the Algarve, Estremadura, the Minho, Ribatejo, Tras-os-Montes, and more. It covers all the main sights, area by area, in an easily navigable format. Descriptions of tourist attractions include Lisbon's Barrio Alto, the World Heritage town of Sintra, Estremadura and Ribatejo's religious monuments and the golden beaches of Praia da Rocha and Tavira. The guide also contains background historical information, advice on shopping and entertainment and the low-down on Portuguese cuisine. There is an A-Z of practical information, listings of recommended hotels and restaurants and useful expressions in Portuguese. Special features cover a range of topics from Manueline architecture to winemaking in the Douro Valley. Maps show Beiras, Estremadura, the Algarve and Portugal, and there are dozens of colour photographs throughout.