Portugal - The home of Port wine
Top Places - Portugal
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Madeira | 9 | 9 | |
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Lisbon | 6 | 6 | |
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Algarve | 5 | 5 | |
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Alentejo | 0 | 0 | |
Top Experiences - Portugal
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Water skiing in Portugal | 0 | 0 | |
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Tase wine | 0 | 0 | |
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Swimming with the dolphins | 0 | 0 | |
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Surfing in Ericeira | 0 | 0 | |
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Praia do Sul | 0 | 0 | |
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Alentejo (click for more information) AlentejoThe largest province is typical by wide spreading plains, corky groves and placid life of local peoples. All area is full of remains after many nations and practically there isn´t any village without your own castle - Nisa, Castelo de Vide, Marváo, Portalegre a Alter do Cháo. Not so far from here there is town Evora – beautiful old town declared as UNESCO World Heritage. |
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Algarve (click for more information) AlgarveMost popular touristic area in Portuguese. South coast of Portuguese is lined by many beautiful beaches which offers activities you can imagine for nice holiday – sunbathing, tennis, golf, discotheques, etc. . Besides it is very interest to visit the ports in Lagos or Villamour. |
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Azores (click for more information) AzoresRemainder of Atlantida. Nine beautiful islands are 1460 km far from European coast. Virgin nature is represented by emeralds lakes, green meads, puys and craters. The weather is here in all year round still between 14°-22° C, so you can come every part of year and among local fishers and shepherds can remember all your worry and have a good time in the middle of paradise. |
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Beiras (click for more information) BeirasContrast of pure beaches and monumental mountains. Small area between rivers Tejo and Douro is unique by the contrast white shine beaches on one side and big mountains Estrela on the other side. The best way to find local region and people is visit local vineyard and spend the time in one of wine-vaults and taste local wine Dáo. Next attraction of this region is many spa and, much like in all Portuguese, towns with old castles – Belmonte, Viseau,... |
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Coimbra (click for more information) CoimbraMain city of province Beira Litoral is placed above Mondego river 220 km far from Lisbon. In 1308 was from Lisbon to Coimbra moved the university and Coimbra became the biggest centre of humanism in Europe. The wonderful historical centre of the town is decorated with many statues created by group of French sculptors, who established in Coimbra in 1530 famous sculptural school. |
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Lisbon (click for more information) LisbonThis main city is full of shine and many interests. In the centre of city rises the old medieval Castle, surrounded by historical sections. In the city you can find both the monuments reminiscent the oversea sailings, picturesque houses and many modern centres for shopping or discotheques. |
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Madeira (click for more information) MadeiraMadeira islands are 545 km far from Africa and not only thanks to your exotic name are one of most visited place in Portuguese. Individually islands offer many variants to active or passive self realization – you can try hiking, paragliding, mountain bikes, water sports, or sunbathing and fishing. Madeira islands can be considered as one big botanical garden – nowhere on the Earth you cannot see on one place so many orchids, lilies and other over 700 kinds of plants and trees. |
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Porto (click for more information) PortoSecond largest town in Portuguese is thick with monuments reminiscent long and rich history of the town. Many churches, old houses, museums shows the memory of nations which in history controled this country. Unforgettable experience is also the visit of wine-vaults from where is the Port wine exported to all the world. |
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Sintra (click for more information) SintraThe old Moors town close Lisbon is the next UNESCO monument. Area of woodland gulches and virgin torrents was since long ago the place of royal cathedrals. Mobs of tourists admire here the Palácio de Pena – royal palatial – wonderful building on the top of hill, often hide in fog and old Moors ramparts on the hills around. |
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Tras-os-Montes (click for more information) Tras-os-MontesThe cradle of Portuguese nation. Trás-os-Montes is the romantic region on the north of Portuguese. Virgin nature is still saved against the industry and tourism, so if you come you can marvel local nature and culture without mobs of tourists. The towns Braga or Braganc offer the view to fascinating history of Portuguese nation. |
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Aqualand The Big One (click for more information) Aqualand The Big OneEnjoy a day of fun and entertainment in Aqualand The Big One! The Big One Aqualand is located only a few kilometres to the west of Alcantarilha and about 10km west of Albufeira. This aqualand is considered to be Europe's largest open air water park. Aqualand Algarve is a unique water park where you can try to surf on your board just like in the sea, slide down from 36 meters in the sky to ground zero in less than four seconds, try a white water rafting simulator and much more. |
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Experience the eruption of a volcano (click for more information) Experience the eruption of a volcanoExperience the eruption of a volcano but stay safe! This fascinating audiovisual show that takes place in the Volcanism Centre next to the São Vicente Caves simulates the geological evolution of the caves, the eruption of a volcano, recreates a simulation of the birth of the Archipelago of Madeira. The São Vicente Caves are situated on the north coast of Madeira. The caves show typical features of a lava tube, different forms of lava and crystalline lakes. |
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Krazy World (click for more information) Krazy WorldTake your children or friends and spend an unforgettable day in Krazy World! Krazy World in Algoz is a theme park combining a mini-zoo with professional guided tours, petting farm and a crazy golf course. In the Amazonia section you are given the opportunity to see almost all kinds of tropical animals, ranging from crocodiles to iguanas. The park organizes the animal shows with reptiles - like alligators and pythons - gulp. |
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Lisbon Oceanarium (click for more information) Lisbon OceanariumTake in breathe and enter the enchanting world of Lisbon Oceanarium! Lisbon Oceanarium is Europe's largest Oceanarium. Besides the central aquarium there are four corner towers that represent four biotypes - the coasts of the North Atlantic, Antarctic, Temperate Pacific and Tropical Indian oceans. The Oceanarium is inhabited by 16.000 animals and plants including sharks, grouper, tuna and rays, thousands of species of fish, bird and mammal. |
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Praia do Sul (click for more information) Praia do SulSwimming and relaxing on the Praia do Sul (South Beach) – The beach is easily reached from Ericeira (15 minutes walk from the town). The beach is often called Praia da Baleia -Whale Beach because a large whale was beached there in 1872. Praia do Sul is a popular sandy beach fringed by bars, restaurants and a club with the possibility to hire boats and sunshades. |
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Surfing in Ericeira (click for more information) Surfing in EriceiraSurfing in Ericeira - Ericeira together with Carcavelos is the centre of surfing in Portugal. Portugal due to frequent morning breezes and a very mild climate has ideal conditions for surfing. The famous surfing regions such as Ericeira and Carcavelos or the famous Guincho beach can boast of a huge variety of waves and swell size. Another popular location is Praia Grande on the north coast. |
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Swimming with the dolphins (click for more information) Swimming with the dolphinsSwimming with the dolphins – Visit Zoo Marine and enjoy a wide range of entertainment and education at the same time! You can see dolphin show, tropical birds show, birds of prey show. You can visit 4D cinema and admire fish and marine invertebrates in the Aquarium/Museum – “Oceanus”. You can observe the most fascinating species in our natural world from a few meters. You will get to know trained bottlenose dolphins and spend 30 minutes in water with them. Zoo Marine is situated about 10km from Albufeira in Guia. |
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Tase wine (click for more information) Tase wineTaste wine in a picturesque and cosy wine bar in Porto! You have certainly heard at least once in your life of famous Port wine. Maybe you even feast on this sweet Portuguese wine from the Douro Valley in the northern provinces of Portugal regularly. Port wine is usually described as a dessert wine. You can connect tasting Port wine with the visit of Porto, the second most important city in Portugal. |
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Water skiing in Portugal (click for more information) Water skiing in PortugalWater skiing in Portugal – Not only in the summer, but also even in the winter months Portugal offers perfect conditions for water skiing and for the beginners many schools with a long-time tradition. When you get up earlier, you can enjoy a mirror surface and the sea without the crowds of swimmers. You will choose from water skiing on the sea or on a private lake. You can take advantage of the services of Portugal International Water Ski & Wakeboard Centre in LavreMontemor-O-Novo. This centre provides an accommodation, ensures board and teaches you water skiing within a seven days´ holiday. |
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