Author : Mark Ellingham
Publisher : Rough Guides
Page : 668 pages
File Size : 11,95 MB
Release : 2002
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781858288772
Now in its 9th edition, this guide just keeps getting better. The Rough Guide to Portugal features exhaustive listings on all ranges of accommodation, from basic pensiones to luxury hotels, and up-to-date facts on sightseeing, shopping, day trips, dining, and more. As always, we also give you the inside scoop on secluded beaches, fado joints, and port-tasting sessions on the banks of the Porto.
Author : Rough Guides
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 707 pages
File Size : 34,78 MB
Release : 2017-01-17
Category : Travel
ISBN : 0241301696
The Rough Guide to Portugal is the ultimate travel guide to this beautiful country. Taking you to the fashionable cities of Lisbon and Porto, to hikes in the central and northern hills, and to every beach along the Algarve, this updated guide is the ideal companion whether you're on a city break, beach vacation, or road trip. The locally based Rough Guides author team introduces the best vineyards, country taverns, and fado clubs, and provides reliable insider tips on topics such as driving Portugal's roads, surfing at Peniche, and shopping for linen and lace. You'll find special coverage of Portuguese history, art, architecture, and literature, and detailed information on the best markets and shopping for each region. The Rough Guide to Portugal also unearths the best restaurants, nightlife, and places to stay, from backpacker hostels to beachfront villas and boutique hotels, and color-coded maps feature every sight and listing. Make the most of your time with The Rough Guide to Portugal.
Author : John Fisher
Publisher : Rough Guides UK
Page : 787 pages
File Size : 50,26 MB
Release : 2010-04-01
Category : Travel
ISBN : 1405387343
The Rough Guide to Portugal is the essential travel guide with clear maps and coverage of the country's unique attractions. The Rough Guide to Portugal guides you around the fashionable cities of Lisbon and Porto, takes you hiking in the hills of central and northern Portugal, and covers every beach along the Algarve making it the ideal companion whether you're on a city break, beach holiday, walking or driving. The guide unearths the best sites, hotels, restaurants, and nightlife across every price range- from backpacker hostels to beachfront villas and boutique hotels. You'll find specialist coverage of Portugese history, art and literature and detailed information on the best markets and shopping for each region. The locally-based Rough Guide author team introduce the best vineyards, country taverns and fado clubs and provide reliable insider tips from driving Portugal's roads to shopping for linen and lace. Explore all corners of Portugal with authoritative background on everything from Porto's architecture to surfing at Peniche, relying on handy language tips and the clearest maps of any guide. Make the most of your holiday with The Rough Guide to Portugal.
Author : Matthew Hancock
Publisher : Rough Guides
Page : 386 pages
File Size : 38,71 MB
Release : 2003
Category : Lisbon (Portugal)
ISBN : 9781858289069
Lisbon's gentle pace and almost provincial feeling belie its position as one of Europe's most Cosmopolitan cities. This guide begins by showing the reader the traditional life of the city's historic neighbourhoods, then goes on to review the most contemporary bars and nightspots.
Author : Rough Guides
Publisher : Apa Publications (UK) Limited
Page : 887 pages
File Size : 45,80 MB
Release : 2023-03-01
Category : Travel
ISBN : 1839059125
This practical travel guide to Portugal features detailed factual travel tips and points-of-interest structured lists of all iconic must-see sights as well as some off-the-beaten-track treasures. Our itinerary suggestions and expert author picks of things to see and do will make it a perfect companion both, ahead of your trip and on the ground. This Portugal guide book is packed full of details on how to get there and around, pre-departure information and top time-saving tips, including a visual list of things not to miss. Our colour-coded maps make Portugal easier to navigate while you're there. This guide book to Portugal has been fully updated post-COVID-19. The Rough Guide to PORTUGAL covers: Lisbon and around, Estremadura and Ribatejo, Coimbra and the Beira Litoral, Beira Alta and Beira Baixa, Porto and the Rio Douro, the Minho, Trás-os-Montes, Alentejo and the Algarve. Inside this Portugal travel guide you'll find: RECOMMENDATIONS FOR EVERY TYPE OF TRAVELLER Experiences selected for every kind of trip to Portugal, from off-the-beaten-track adventures in Porto Covo to family activities in child-friendly places, like Sintra or chilled-out breaks in popular tourist areas, like Lisbon. PRACTICAL TRAVEL TIPS Essential pre-departure information including Portugal entry requirements, getting around, health information, travelling with children, sports and outdoor activities, food and drink, festivals, culture and etiquette, shopping, tips for travellers with disabilities and more. TIME-SAVING ITINERARIES Includes carefully planned routes covering the best of Portugal, which give a taste of the richness and diversity of the destination, and have been created for different time frames or types of trip. DETAILED REGIONAL COVERAGE Clear structure within each sightseeing chapter of this Portugal travel guide includes regional highlights, brief history, detailed sights and places ordered geographically, recommended restaurants, hotels, bars, clubs and major shops or entertainment options. INSIGHTS INTO GETTING AROUND LIKE A LOCAL Tips on how to beat the crowds, save time and money and find the best local spots for swimming, snorkelling, hiking or wine tasting. HIGHLIGHTS OF THINGS NOT TO MISS Rough Guides' rundown of Algarve, Monsaraz, Porto and the Rio Douro Valley's best sights and top experiences helps to make the most of each trip to Portugal, even in a short time. HONEST AND INDEPENDENT REVIEWS Written by Rough Guides' expert authors with a trademark blend of humour, honesty and expertise, this Portugal guide book will help you find the best places, matching different needs. BACKGROUND INFORMATION Comprehensive 'Contexts' chapter of this travel guide to Portugal features fascinating insights into Portugal, with coverage of history, religion, ethnic groups, environment, wildlife and books, plus a handy language section and glossary. FABULOUS FULL COLOUR PHOTOGRAPHY Features inspirational colour photography, including the stunning Trás-os-Montes and the spectacular Costa da Caparica. COLOUR-CODED MAPPING Practical full-colour maps, with clearly numbered, colour-coded keys for quick orientation in Estremadura, Ribatejo and many more locations in Portugal, reduce the need to go online. USER-FRIENDLY LAYOUT With helpful icons, and organised by neighbourhood to help you pick the best spots to spend your time.
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Page : 3310 pages
File Size : 43,31 MB
Release : 1997
Category : American literature
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Author : Insight Guides
Publisher : Apa Publications (UK) Limited
Page : 710 pages
File Size : 15,14 MB
Release : 2017-04-01
Category : Travel
ISBN : 1786716976
With its dramatic coastline, sun-kissed beaches and sublime weather, Portugal is every bit as alluring as its Spanish neighbour - and gaining more and more in popularity. Be inspired to visit with our new Insight Guide Portugal, a comprehensive full-colour guide to this Iberian gem. Inside Insight Guide Portugal:An updated new edition by our expert authors.Stunning photography brings this delightful country and its people to life. Highlights of the country's top attractions, such as the royal residence of Sintra and the Alentejo wine route, are covered in the Best of Portugal feature, while in-depth features on its cultural traditions, such as the unique musical tradition of fado, give insight into the soul of the country.Descriptive region-by-region accounts cover the whole country from the capital, Lisbon, equal parts hip and historic, to the glorious beaches of the Algarve and the off-shore isles of Madeira and the Azores.Detailed, high-quality maps throughout will help you get around and travel tips give you all the essential information for planning a memorable trip. About Insight Guides: Insight Guides has over 40 years' experience of publishing high-quality, visual travel guides. We produce around 400 full-colour print guide books and maps as well as picture-packed eBooks to meet different travellers' needs. Insight Guides' unique combination of beautiful travel photography and focus on history and culture together create a unique visual reference and planning tool to inspire your next adventure. 'Insight Guides has spawned many imitators but is still the best of its type.' - Wanderlust Magazine
Author : Rough Guides
Publisher : Rough Guides UK
Page : 266 pages
File Size : 18,80 MB
Release : 2011-10-03
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 1405388854
The Rough Guide Portuguese Phrasebook is the definitive phrasebook to help you make the most of your time in Portugal. Whether you want to book a hotel room, ask what time the train leaves or buy a drink from the bar, this new phrasebook has a dictionary of over 5,000 words and will help you communicate with the locals in no time. The free audio downloads, recorded by native Portuguese speakers, can be downloaded, allowing you to listen to the correct pronunciation of essential dialogues, ideal for practicing before you go or while you're there. There is even a regional pronunciation guide and Rough Guide travel tips, so wherever you are you can get around and speak the lingo. The Rough Guide Portuguese Phrasebook has an extensive two-way dictionary packed with vocabulary and a helpful menu and drinks list reader, perfect for choosing the right dish in any restaurant. Wit this phrasebook you will never run out of things to say! Make the most of your trip to Portugal with the Rough Guide Portuguese Phrasebook
Author : Berlitz Guides
Publisher : Berlitz Publishing
Page : 546 pages
File Size : 37,13 MB
Release : 1992-04
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9782831517636
Fills "a needed niche in guidebooks..designed to eliminate cumbersome lists...Special out-of-the-way places are detailed...The books capture the personality & excitement of each destination."--Los Angeles Times. "Aimed at educated, experienced travellers, the (Berlitz Travellers) Guides capture the flavor of foreign lands."--Entrepreneur. With more writers contributing to each volume than any other guidebook series, The Berlitz Travellers are unique among annual travel books. Each guide provides easily accessible information--without tiresome lists--by offering great travel writing combined with selective information on sights, getting around, accommodations, nightlife, dining, shopping, & more.
Author : Insight Guides
Publisher : Apa Publications (UK) Limited
Page : 811 pages
File Size : 26,18 MB
Release : 2014-03-01
Category : Travel
ISBN : 1780057318
With its dramatic coastline, sun-kissed beaches and sublime weather, Portugal is every bit as alluring as its Spanish neighbour. This new edition of Insight Guide Portugal shows you how to get the most out of your trip - our stunning photographs and Best of Portugal section, which highlights unmissable sights and experiences, are sure to inspire you. A Features section of in-depth and lively essays explores Portugal's long and fascinating history of sea-faring and hardship as well as its cultural traditions, including the unique musical tradition of fado, the soundtrack of the Portuguese nation. A detailed Places section, with full-colour maps, covers the entire country and shows you where to go and what to do. Colourful, magazine-style features focus on what makes Portugal unique - lively festivals, azulejos, the painted ceramic tiles which have become a national emblem, and the world-famous port wine. Our selective listings guide you to the best and most authentic hotel and restaurants. Plan your perfect trip with Insight Guides.
