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Portugal Travel - Hotels, Sightseeing Tours, Attractions
Top Travel Destinations in Portugal
 Lisbon
In the days of Vasco de Gama and Christopher Columbus, Lisbon sat at the helm of world commerce. The Age of Discovery may have passed, but this city has been reinvigorated in the past few years. Tourists have taken notice of the renovations and innovative new restaurants and clubs, and many insist that a visit to Lisbon hasn't been this exciting a prospect in centuries.
The winding alleys and white-washed homes hugging the Atlantic coast are stunning. Walking tours are essential to understanding this city, so most tourists choose to book accommodation in Lisbon city center in order to remain as close to the action as possible. Belém district ruled in the ages of discovery and conquest, with exotic spices, silk, gems and timber flowing through the adjoining port. Monuments, Jesuit monasteries and the exceptional National Coach Museum are onsite.
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 Porto
Situated on the banks of the Duoro River, Porto is a hilly and picturesque city characterized by boxy red-roofed townhouses, port wine lodges and the soaring iron arch of the Dom Luis Bridge.
Porto's city center is UNESCO Heritage-listed, featuring many examples of historic architecture dating from the 15th to the 19th century. The neo-classical Palacia da Bolsa is one such example, its intricately decorated Arab Room a popular tourist attraction.
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 Holiday Inn Express Lisbon Airport 
Just a 5-minute drive from Lisbon International Airport, this 3-star hotel offers modern rooms with a flat-screen TV. Facilities include a 24-hour reception and an airport shuttle service.
The air-conditioned rooms of Holiday Inn Express Lisbon Airport are decorated with wooden furniture and carpeted floors. All rooms have a work desk, tea and coffee making facilities, and an en suite bathroom.
Continental buffet breakfast is served daily and includes Portuguese pastries. Express breakfast is served for guests with early flights. Holiday Inn Express also offers a 24-hour bar and dinner packages, which include live Portuguese folk music.
Express Lisbon Airport is a 5-minute walk from many restaurants. The Vasco da Gama shopping centre is just a 5-minute drive away. Lisbon’s historic centre is 9.7 km away. Free private parking is available on site.
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 Grande Hotel do Porto
This hotel in central Porto is a 5-minute walk from the São Bento Train Station. It has a rooftop terrace and an à la carte restaurant serving Portuguese cuisine.
The elegant rooms at the Grande Hotel do Porto include a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a minibar and a private bathroom with a bath tub and shower.
With a romantic atmosphere, D. Pedro II Restaurant is located in a restored ballroom. It serves authentic Portuguese cuisine prepared with local ingredients. Drinks can be enjoyed at the Windsor Bar.
Guests can admire panoramic Porto views from the terrace, train in the fitness room or relax with a massage.
Convenient facilities at the Grande Hotel do Porto include laundry services, babysitting services and currency exchange.
The Hotel do Porto is steps from Bolhão Bus and Metro Station and 10 minutes from the Serra do Pilar Monastery by foot. The Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport is 15 km from the hotel.
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 Albufeira
One of the more popular resort areas of the Algarve on the south coast of Portugal, Albufeira has a rich history that predates Roman times. The Albufeira coastline is made up of around 20 different beaches, some busy, some nearly deserted. Postcard-perfect beaches abound along the Algarve and its main beach – Fisherman's Beach – is particularly picturesque, a wide stretch of sand framed by white-washed stone villas and rolling hills.
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 Algarve
The Southern coast of Portugal known as the
Algarve is a popular summer and winter holiday destination for thousands of
visitors each year. The Algarve is quite peculiar in that it borders both the
Mediterranean and Atlantic coasts. A long fishing, sailing and Moorish history
contribute to the charm and warmth of the Algarve.
The region offers many options for both leisure and relaxation, has a charming atmosphere and marvellous dining and entertainment choices.
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 Sintra
Long known as a tourist destination, Sintra was classified by the UNESCO as a World Heritage site in 1995. The wealth of monuments, houses and gardens, undoubtedly of great historical and artistic interest, are only equalled by the unique charm of the narrow village streets.
The Pena Palace is a must, with its magnificent nineteenth century mélange of neo-moorish and neo-medieval styles. The Royal Palácio de Sintra, right in the centre of town and lovingly built over many centuries, is also known for the gigantic chimneys in its Royal Kitchen.
Other places of interest in Sintra are the ruins of the Moorish Castle, on top of the hillside, and the gardens and summer Palace of Monserrate. Further afield, some 10 km away, the Palace of Queluz, a beautiful Royal eighteenth-century palace, also known as the Portuguese Versailles.
If you still have some time to spare, do not miss a trip to the Cabo da Roca - the westernmost point of continental Europe - and the picturesque seaside town of Cascais. Stop at the Boca do Inferno (literally Hell's Mouth) for an unforgettable view of the furious waves crashing on the rocks. Some 2 km along the coast to Lisbon, Estoril awaits you - a classical, turn of the century summer resort, complete with Casino and landscaped gardens.
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 Espinho
Espinho is a great base from which to explore the regions many attractions. Visit the famous Porto Wine Cellars and indulge in an afternoon of wine tasting. Boat cruises on the Douro River are a great way to experience Portuguese culture. Other places of interest include the cities of Aveiro, considered the Portuguese Venezia, and Coimbra.
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 Viana do Castelo at the mouth of the Rio Lima. In the 16th century its port gained great importance as the one of the main ports from which Portuguese explorers set sail during the “age of discoveries”. The most remarkable buildings in the town are from this era, while its traditional folklore is among the richest in the country.
The Santa Luzia hill offers a great view over the historical centre of the town, the port, the Lima River and the ocean.
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 Madeira
Madeira, famous for its gentle, sunny climate,
fabulous flowers and good wine, but the island has a little-known link to the
darker side of European history.
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