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Squares in Évora

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Praca do Giraldo is the heart of Évora, is a rectangular square surrounded by arcades, home to cafes and restaurants. It is lovely

Historical Monuments in Coimbra

Porta da Barbaca

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This is the main gate in the medieval wall. The oldest part of the door dates back to the 9th century, and was originally made up

Churches in Faro

Igreja do Carmo (Carmo Church)

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This was the first church we saw in Faro, and after seeing much of the city I can say I consider it the prettiest. It is a baroque

Gardens in Porto

Jardim da Cordoaria

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Over the years this park has had many names: Olival do Campo (1613), Alameda do Olival (1661), Jardim da Cordoaria (1662) and sinc

Churches in Chaves

Nossa Senhora da Lapa Chapel

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This chapel is on a hill in the medieval part of the city, opposite the main entrance to the Forte São Francisco. It's a small Bar

Bridges in Viana do Castelo Municipality

Ponte Eiffel - Eiffel Bridge

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This bridge is at the end of Avenida Marginal, above the marina and was built in 1878 by the Eiffel house to replace an old wooden

Of Touristic Interest in Furnas

Enterrar El Cocido de Furnas

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It is truly an art form: burying the food of Furnas! For me it was the first time I saw a stew buried in the ground. The vapors em

Churches in Guimarães

Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Consolação e Santos Passos

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One of the churches that most struck me on my trip to the Portuguese town of Guimaraes, was the church of San Gualter. It is situa

Cathedrals in Coimbra

New Cathedral of Coimbra

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While visiting the University of Coimbra, I found the Se Nova Cathedral. The Jesuits, who had settled in the city in 1541, origina

Castles in Lamego

Lamego Castle

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Lamego Castle is a 12th century military construction that's located on a hill that overlooks the city, with great views of the To

Castles in Palmela

Palmela Castle

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Palmela Castle is located on top of the eponymous mountain, in the Serra de Arrabida. It's a medieval fortress that has been conve

Of Cultural Interest in Apúlia

Mills of Apúlia

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Without doubt the most characteristic landscape of the town of Apulia is its windmills ("moinhos" in Portuguese), which are found

Resort Towns in Portimão

Ferragudo

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Situated on the estuary of the River Arade, Ferragudo is a fishing village and its houses are traditional fishermen houses situate

Beaches in Setúbal

Comporta Beach

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Comporta Beach is located on the Troia Peninsula near the town of the same name. It's not over-run with people (but is becoming mo

Streets in Porto

Santa Caterina Street

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Islands in Porto Santo

Porto Santo Island

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If one thing Porto Santo is is a very popular holiday destination in Portugal, but in Spain it is quite unknown. Perhaps it is bec

Castles in Santa Maria da Feira

Santa Maria da Feira Castle

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The Castle of Santa Maria da Feira is at the top of this beautiful city in central Portugal. It is a medieval castle which was bui

Nature Reserves in Ponta Delgada

José do Canto Botanical Garden

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The private botanical garden Jose do Sing has been in the same family for many generations. D. Maria Wilhelmina had an interest in

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