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Touring Lisbon Portugal on a Budget
Even the luxury hotels in Lisbon cost less than other major European cities, and Portugal's capital is filled with free experiences and low-cost sights for travelers. more...
Only in Portugal is anything known of the Templars' history after their lands and castles were seized by greedy kings who feared their power and coveted their wealth. more...
Roman and Medieval Ponte de Lima
Manor house hotels set in vineyards, a Roman bridge, a Medieval pilgrim route, show gardens, cycling paths and Lusitanian horses draw travelers to Ponte de Lima. more...
Portugal's Fine Dining Restaurants
From Lisbon and the Algarve to the Alentejo and the far north, creative chefs are giving traditional Portuguese dishes a contemporary look, and a new life. more...
Coimbra Portugal’s University City
A high baroque library, sumptuous churches, fado, a top children's attraction and ruins of a major Iberian Roman city make Coimbra one of Portugal's must-see places. more...
Evora – Portugal’s Walled City
Explore the historic winding streets, art-filled churches and quiet parks of the former home of the Portuguese royal family. more...
The monasteries of Alcobaca and Batalha are an easy day trip north of Lisbon. Each is decorated with exquisite carved stonework, and each has a royal love story to tell. more...
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Azulejos are Portugal's Art Treasures
By: Judith Glynn
No other country has such fine hand-painted tiles (azulejos) as does Portugal. Whether blue and white or colorful scenes, the art form lives on since the 15th century. more...
Walking on Madeira, Favourite Portuguese Island
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Solange Hando
Madeira claims a wide range of scenery and well-marked walking routes suitable for everyone. more...
Porto Santo, Madeira's Unspoilt Little Neighbour
By: Gillian Thomas
Boasting a wide 5-mile crescent of golden sand lapped by warm turquoise surf, Porto Santo is still largely unspoilt - despite having excellent restaurants, bars and shops more...
Madeira offers Wine, Levada Walks & Botanical Gardens
By: Gillian Thomas
Holidays on Madeira, a wooded volcanic island 1000 miles from the Portuguese mainland, are changing. Hotels are getting more luxurious and 'levada' walking is increasing. more...
Madeira, Portugal's Wild Atlantic Garden
By: Anthony Toole
The Madeiran archipelago, together with those of the Canaries, Azores and Cape Verde comprise Macaronesia, "the Fortunate Isles". more...
Fado, Portugal's most well known music, continues to live and breath in the heart of Lisbon, the nation's capital. Here's where to see it. more...
Things to do in Lisbon, Portugal
There's lots to see and do in Lisbon, ancient capital of Portugal. These three activities should be on your "Don't-miss" list. more...
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