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   Beaches

   Praia da Vagueira

   The large sandy expanse of Vagueira Beach is still used by fishermen as they continue with their small scale traditions even if pulling in the fish laden nets is now done by tractor rather than bull. The beach now attracts holidaymakers and in large (...)

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   Events

   Jazz in August

   Attend open-air jazz concerts during Jazz in August, held at the Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian in Lisbon. Jazz in August shows the multiple identities of jazz, a more unusual programme than what is offered at the main international festivals.
   
   Website: https://gulbenkian.pt/jazzemagosto/
   

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   Museums and Palaces

   Museu Condes de Castro Guimarães

   The Museum Condes de Castro Guimarães, the former "Torre de S. Sebastião", was built in 1900 by Jorge O'Neill. A classic example of "summer architecture", the building features ecletic elements, inviting visitors to enter a kingdom of fantasy and (...)
   
   Telephone: (+351) 214 815 303
   E-mail: mccg@cm-cascais.pt
   Website: https://bairrodosmuseus.cascais.pt/list/museu/museu-condes-d (...)
   

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   Towns and Villages

   Almada

   Almada, on the south bank of the River Tagus, has undoubtedly the best view of the city of Lisbon. The most outstanding views are from the castle, the panoramic funicular of the Boca do Vento (Mouth of the Wind), and above all the statue of Christ (...)

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   Suggestions

   In the heart of the Serra do Açor

   Perched on the slopes of the Serra do Açor, Fajão and Benfeita are two welcoming villages awaiting your visit.  Abundant fresh water is one of the constant features of the village of Fajão. The old fountain, in the centre of the village, next (...)

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   Monuments

   Santuário de Nossa Senhora do Cabo Espichel

   Worship Mary in a monumental natural setting.The Sanctuary of Our Lady of Cape Espichel, also known as Nossa Senhora da Pedra Mua, is one of the most impressive sites in this region for its location and its remarkable natural architectural complex. (...)
   
   Telephone: +351 212 231 031

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   Marinas and Harbours

   Doca de Alcântara - Porto de Lisboa

   With 440 berths for boats, this is the second largest marina in Lisbon, surrounded by some of the capital's most famous clubs, restaurants and discotheques and one of its most exciting night spots.
   
   Telephone: +351 213 922 048 - 213 611 000
   Fax: +351 213 922 085 - 213 611 005
   E-mail: doca.alcantara@portodelisboa.pt
   Website: http://www.portodelisboa.pt
   

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   Towns and Villages

   Alcobaça

   Alcobaça lies in the valleys of the Rivers Alcoa and Baça, which according to some authors is the origin of its name. It has also been suggested that it was the Arabic name of the place which was split to name the two rivers.Alcobaça owes its fame (...)

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   Museums and Palaces

   Museu Nacional do Azulejo

   This museum is housed in the Convento da Madre de Deus, a convent built in 1509 at the orders of the queen, Dona Leonor. The building today is an interesting combination of some remarkable 17C architecture and exuberant 18C Baroque decorations. The (...)
   
   Telephone: +351 21 810 03 40
   Fax: +351 21 810 03 69
   E-mail: mnazulejo@imc-ip.pt
   Website: http://mnazulejo.imc-ip.pt
   

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    Other

    Centro Cultural de Belém

    Situated in one of Lisbon’s most important historic quarters, the Centro Cultural de Belém is an emblematic cultural space.This contemporary art centre comprises various temporary exhibition spaces and several concert and lecture halls, as well as a (...)

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