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SuggestionsSão Jorge: the island of fajãsSão Jorgeis an island of cliffs, crags and fajãs, one of the greenest in the Azores archipelago and the perfect place for a holiday in contact with nature and the sea.The island is 54km long and 6.9km at its widest point, and is part of the Central (...)
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SuggestionsRiver beachesIn the heat of summer, those who are looking for a different holiday in the middle of nature but don’t want to give up going for a swim can exchange the salty sea for the calm, fresh waters of the Portuguese rivers.The river beaches are the ideal (...)
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BeachesPraia das MaçãsAccording to tradition, this Beach takes its origin from the maçãs (apples) that would wash up on its sands, carried down to the coast by the Ribeira de Colares river. Popular in the summer, the Beach covers a substantial area with space for a range (...)
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Towns and VillagesPiódãoBuried deep in the Serra do Açor (a protected landscape area), which is full of breathtaking views, springs and pastureland, the historical village of Piódão is reminiscent of a crib because of the harmonious way in which its houses are arranged in (...)
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Towns and VillagesPonta DelgadaPonta Delgada began as a simple fishing village whose fishermen were once attracted by its safe coves, but soon began to play the role of main port of the São Miguel Island.The city grew and in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries the convents, (...)
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EventsSea WeekDuring one week in August, the sea is the key theme underlying the year’s most important event in the island of Faial.The nautical Festival is the main event within the Sea Week and includes sporting competitions in various modalities such as (...)
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Museums and PalacesPalácio Nacional de SintraSintra National Palace The Sintra national palace is unique amongst the royal mediaeval palaces in Portugal and the town’s most distinctive building.Beginning with the nation’s first dynasties, Sintra was one of the preferred places of Portuguese (...)
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Portugal byGreen PortugalPortugal by... Condé Nast TravelerWild, like it was in the beginning. Portuguese nature reserves can congratulate themselves for keeping the essence of the Iberian Peninsula and the volcanic islands of the Atlantic intact. It’s a journey through (...)
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SuggestionsMarian Shrine RouteVenerated in various ways over time, the Virgin Mary, Mother of God, is a constant presence in Catholic religious expressions in Portugal. Visit some of the temples dedicated to her to discover the depths of this devotion. Fátima, where Our Lady (...)
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SuggestionsCastles and viewpoints south of LisbonVery close to Lisbon, the Setúbal Peninsula offers places of incomparable beauty, ideal for family outings, but also for the romantic hearts of lovers.Cross the 25 de Abril Bridge towards Sesimbra, and then take the road to Cabo Espichel. On (...)
