Rick Steves' Portugal
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You can count on Rick Steves to tell you what you really need to know when traveling in Portugal.With this guide, you'll explore this relaxed country at the western edge of Europe. Tour Lisbon's cobbled lanes and grand squares, reminders of Portugal's seafaring glory days. Step back into history at the palaces in Sintra and the bone chapel of Évora. Soak up the sun at the Algarve beach of your dreams. When evening comes, enjoy a dinner of fresh seafood stew, and raise a glass of port wine in a toast.Rick’s candid, humorous advice will guide you to good-value hotels and restaurants. He’ll help you plan where to go and what to see, depending on the length of your trip. You’ll get up-to-date recommendations about what is worth your time and money. More than just reviews and directions, a Rick Steves guidebook is a tour guide in your pocket.
Introduction1Planning3Resources6Practicalities10Money11Travel Smart13Transportation14Communicating20Sleeping22Eating25Traveling as a Temporary Local29Back Door Travel Philosophy30Portugal31Lisbon33Sintra88The Algarve99Salema101Cape Sagres110Lagos114Tavira118Evora125Nazare and Nearby140Nazare140Batalha147Fatima153Alcobaca155Obidos157Coimbra162Porto180Douro Valley204Peso da Regua212Pinhao216Appendix219Portuguese Capsule History219Let's Talk Telephones221European Calling Chart222Festivals and Public Holidays224Numbers and Stumblers226Metric Conversion226Climate Chart226Hotel Reservation Form228Portuguese Survival Phrases229Index231
