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WHERE TO VISIT |
Fine beaches, a temperate year-round climate, mouth-watering gastronomy and friendly people are just a few of the ingredients that spice up the experience of visiting Europe's south-westernmost country. more... |
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GETTING AROUND in |
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Getting to and travelling around Portugal is as convenient these days as any other destination in Europe, with good connections facilitated by modern airports and a network of highly efficient transport terminals located up and down the country. more... |
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WHERE TO SHOP |
The temptation of shopping is an irresistible temptation for most visitors to Portugal.
Best buys include locally-made leather goods, jewellery, fine porcelain and high-quality clothes ranging from thick hand-knitted sweaters to the latest fashion garments. more... |
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Despite its size, Portugal offers a great variety of terrain, with a wide range of sports and leisure activities to match.
Golf and tennis facilities have been well established for many years, and in the south the mild climate means that both sports can be enjoyed all year round. Other activities such as walking, cycling, riding and water sports are also widely enjoyed and easily arranged. more... |
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WHAT TO EAT |
Portuguese food is distinctive and varied, featuring many regional specialities that have evolved from local traditions and ingredients. Much of Portuguese cooking is spice based, thanks largely to Vasco da Gama and the other navigators of his time. He and his seafaring countrymen traversed the globe collecting pepper, cloves, curry, nutmeg, cinnamon, and a range of savoury foods which serve as the base of many dishes today. more... |
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CULTURE |
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Although Portuguese architecture is said to have commenced with the start of the monarchy, there was already a scattering of ancient buildings in existence. These include the Visigoth temple of Balsemão, the Mozarab church of Lourosa (built in 912), the basilica of Santo Amaro at Beja and the church of São Frutuoso near Braga, the purest specimen of Byzantine architecture in the Iberian Peninsular. more... |
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Did You Know?
Portugal's natural resources include cork, tungsten, coal, iron, uranium, pyrite and marble. more... |
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