Algarve (Rough Guides Snapshot Portugal)


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The Rough Guides Snapshot Portugal: The Algarve is the ultimate travel guide to this popular region of Portugal. It leads you through the region with reliable information and comprehensive coverage of all the sights and attractions, from island beaches and surfing hotspots to bustling markets and pretty inland villages. Detailed maps and up-to-date listings pinpoint the best cafés, restaurants, hotels, shops, bars and nightlife, ensuring you make the most of your trip, whether passing through, staying for the weekend or longer. The Rough Guides Snapshot Portugal: The Algarve covers Faro, Olhão, Fuseta, Tavira, Cabanas, Cacela Velha, Vila Real de Santo António, Alcoutim, Loulé, Albufeira, Armação de Pêra, Cavoeiro, Ferragudo, Portimão, Praia de Rocha, Alvor, Silves, Lagos, Sagres, the Serra de Monchique, the western Algarve, and resorts within the central Algarve. Also included is the Basics section from the Rough Guide to Portugal, with all the practical information you need for travelling in and around the Algarve, including accommodation, transport, food, drink, costs, health and information on sports. Also published as part of the Rough Guide to Portugal. The Rough Guides Snapshot Portugal: The Algarve is equivalent to 92 printed pages.




The Algarve Rough Guides Snapshot (includes Faro, Olhão, Fuseta, Tavira, Cabanas, Cacela Velha, Vila Real de Santo António, Alcoutim, Loulé, Albufeira, Armação de Pêra, Carvoeiro, Ferragudo, Portimão, Praia da Rocha, Alvor, Silves, Lagos and Sagres)


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The Rough Guide Snapshot to The Algarve is the ultimate travel guide to this beautiful part of Portugal. It leads you through the region with reliable information and comprehensive coverage of all the sights and attractions, from atmospheric Olhão old town and historic Lagos to the sandy beaches around Faro and the wild surf coast of Sagres. Detailed maps and up-to-date listings pinpoint the best cafés, restaurants, hotels, shops, bars and nightlife, ensuring you make the most of your trip, whether passing through, staying for the weekend or longer. Also included is the Basics section from the Rough Guide to Portugal, with all the practical information you need for travelling in and around the Algarve, including transport, food, drink, costs, health, sports and activities. Also published as part of the Rough Guide to Portugal. Now available in ePub format.




Alentejo Rough Guides Snapshot Portugal (includes Évora, Estremoz, Alter do Chão, Crato Portalegre, Castelo de Vide, Marvão, Elvas, Vila Viçosa, Monsaraz, Moura, Serpa, Beja, Mértola, Alcácer do Sal, Comporta and Santiago do Cacém)


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Now available in ePub format. The Rough Guide Snapshot to Alentejo is the ultimate travel guide to this wonderful part of Portugal. It leads you through the region with reliable information and comprehensive coverage of all the sights and attractions, from UNESCO-listed Elvas and Évora to the dazzling hilltop villages of Monsaraz and Marväo and the superb beaches around Vila Nova de Milfontes. Detailed maps and up-to-date listings pinpoint the best cafés, restaurants, hotels, shops, bars, and nightlife, ensuring you make the most of your trip, whether passing through, staying for the weekend or longer. Also included is the Basics section from The Rough Guide to Portugal, with all the practical information you need for traveling in and around Alentejo, including transportation, food, drink, costs, health, sports, and activities. This Snapshot guide covers: Évora, Estremoz, Alter do Chão, Crato, Portalegre, Castelo de Vide, Marvão, Elvas, Vila Viçosa, Monsaraz, Moura, Serpa, Beja and around, Mértola, Alcácer do Sal and Comporta, Santiago do Cacém, and the southern Alentejo coast. Also published as part of The Rough Guide to Portugal.




Porto and the Rio Douro (Rough Guides Snapshot Portugal)


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The Rough Guides Snapshot Portugal: Porto and the Rio Douro is the ultimate travel guide to Portugal's second city and its surrounding area. It leads you through the city with reliable information and comprehensive coverage of all the sights and attractions, from port wine lodges to river cruises and art galleries to museums. Detailed maps and up-to-date listings pinpoint the best cafés, restaurants, hotels, shops, bars and nightlife, ensuring you make the most of your trip, whether passing through, staying for the weekend or longer. The Rough Guides Snapshot Portugal: Porto and the Rio Douro also covers the top places to visit outside the city, including Vila do Conde, Penafiel, Amarante, Peso da Régua, Lamego, Pinhão, Vila Nova de Foz Côa and Barca d'Alva. Also included is the Basics section from the Rough Guide to Portugal, with all the practical information you need for travelling in and around Porto & the Rio Douro, including accommodation, transport, food, drink, costs, health and information on sports. Also published as part of the Rough Guide to Portugal. The Rough Guides Snapshot Portugal: Porto and the Rio Douro is equivalent to 46 printed pages.




Algarve (Rough Guides Snapshot Portugal)


Book Description

The Rough Guides Snapshot Portugal: The Algarve is the ultimate travel guide to this popular region of Portugal. It leads you through the region with reliable information and comprehensive coverage of all the sights and attractions, from island beaches and surfing hotspots to bustling markets and pretty inland villages. Detailed maps and up-to-date listings pinpoint the best cafés, restaurants, hotels, shops, bars and nightlife, ensuring you make the most of your trip, whether passing through, staying for the weekend or longer. The Rough Guides Snapshot Portugal: The Algarve covers Faro, Olhão, Fuseta, Tavira, Cabanas, Cacela Velha, Vila Real de Santo António, Alcoutim, Loulé, Albufeira, Armação de Pêra, Cavoeiro, Ferragudo, Portimão, Praia de Rocha, Alvor, Silves, Lagos, Sagres, the Serra de Monchique, the western Algarve, and resorts within the central Algarve. Also included is the Basics section from the Rough Guide to Portugal, with all the practical information you need for travelling in and around the Algarve, including accommodation, transport, food, drink, costs, health and information on sports. Also published as part of the Rough Guide to Portugal. The Rough Guides Snapshot Portugal: The Algarve is equivalent to 92 printed pages.




Walking in the Algarve


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This guidebook describes 33 walks in the beautiful Algarve in southern Portugal. Boasting good weather, easy access, stunning scenery and some great hiking trails, the region is a perfect destination for a walking holiday. It is best known for its spectacular coastline: the coastal trails presented here afford ample opportunity to admire the plunging sinkholes, striking sea-cliffs and rock-hugged beaches. However, the interior is every bit as beautiful and other walks explore the forested slopes of Monchique and the tranquil countryside between the mountains and coast. The routes range from 3.5 to 17km and cover the sun-kissed south coast, the rugged Vicentina Coast, the Monchique mountains and traditional villages of the eastern Algarve. Many can be accessed by public transport and details, along with tips on refreshment opportunities on route, are provided in the text. The route description is accompanied by clear mapping and notes on local points of interest. Showcasing the region's varied landscapes, highlights include Cabo de São Vicente, Europe's most southwesterly point; the Algarve's highest peak, Fóia (902m); historical sites; dramatic cliffs, arches and sea-stacks; and idyllic beaches. With information on the Algarve's history, plants and wildlife and advice on travel and potential bases, the guide is an ideal companion to exploring this captivating region.




Wild Guide Portugal


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DK Eyewitness Portugal


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Whether you're looking for world-renowned beaches, serene hilltop villages, verdant islands, or captivating cities, your DK Eyewitness travel guide makes sure you experience all that Portugal has to offer. Small but immensely varied, Portugal offers countless opportunities for adventure. From the soaring mountains and volcanic craters of the Azores to the subtropical paradise of Madeira, there is plenty of natural beauty to be discovered. Urban Portugal is equally as unmissable; cutting-edge galleries, cool hangouts, and a thriving food scene make Lisbon and Porto two of Europe's trendiest cities. Our newly updated guide brings Portugal to life, transporting you there like no other travel guide does with expert-led insights and advice, detailed breakdowns of all the must-see sights, photographs on practically every page, and our hand-drawn illustrations which place you inside the islands' iconic buildings and neighbourhoods. DK Eyewitness Portugal is your ticket to the trip of a lifetime. Inside DK Eyewitness Portugal you will find: - A fully-illustrated top experiences guide: our expert pick of Portugal's must-sees and hidden gems - Accessible itineraries to make the most out of each and every day - Expert advice: honest recommendations for getting around safely, when to visit each sight, what to do before you visit, and how to save time and money - Colour-coded chapters to every part of Portugal, from Lisbon to Porto, the Algarve to the Azores, Minho to Madeira - Practical tips: the best places to eat, drink, shop and stay - Detailed maps and walks to help you navigate the region country easily and confidently - Covers: Lisbon, Alfama, Baixa and Avenida, Bairro Alto and Estrela, Belem, The Lisbon Coast Estremadura and Ribatejo, The Beiras, Northern Portugal, Porto, Douro and Tras-Os-Montes Minho, Southern Portugal, Alentejo, Algarve, Portugal's Island, Madeira, The Azores Only visiting Portugal's capital? Don't forget to check out DK Eyewitness Lisbon. About DK Eyewitness: At DK Eyewitness, we believe in the power of discovery. We make it easy for you to explore your dream destinations. DK Eyewitness travel guides have been helping travellers to make the most of their breaks since 1993. Filled with expert advice, striking photography and detailed illustrations, our highly visual DK Eyewitness guides will get you closer to your next adventure. We publish guides to more than 200 destinations, from pocket-sized city guides to comprehensive country guides. Named Top Guidebook Series at the 2020 Wanderlust Reader Travel Awards, we know that wherever you go next, your DK Eyewitness travel guides are the perfect companion.




Two Hundred Days - a Portrait of Portugal


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I have sought to show, with some intimacy, a side of Portugal whose values and way of life seem, in many ways, congenial with my own. From market traders to fishermen, pilgrims to gypsies, I was drawn to those whose lives seem somewhat distant from the glare of the fast changing modern world, and who form the underbelly of a country where change is rapidly accelerating. I found these people to be polite and warm-hearted, often leading a traditional way of life, usually guided by religious beliefs and principles. They live and thrive in a diverse landscape; from the open plains of southern Alentejo to the more mountainous north. Along the west coast the terrain is wild and rugged, with glorious – often empty – beaches, and majestic cliffs that have been sculpted by the pounding waves of the Atlantic Ocean. To the east lies an interior of mountains and broad river valleys.




Lonely Planet Portugal


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Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher Lonely Planet Portugal is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Stand at Europe's southwestern edge on the barren cliffs of Cabo de Sao Vicente, stretch a towel on the golden sands of Algarve and hear soulful fado in Lisbon; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Portugal and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet's Portugal Travel Guide: Colour maps and images throughout Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - architecture, arts, music, religion, history, wine, cuisine Over 70 maps Covers Lisbon, the Algarve, Porto, the Douro valley, Faro, Sintra, Evora, the Alentejo, the Beiras, Coimbra, the Minho, Estremadura and more. eBook Features: (Best viewed on tablet devices and smartphones) Downloadable PDF and offline maps prevent roaming and data charges Effortlessly navigate and jump between maps and reviews Add notes to personalise your guidebook experience Seamlessly flip between pages Bookmarks and speedy search capabilities get you to key pages in a flash Embedded links to recommendations' websites Zoom-in maps and images Inbuilt dictionary for quick referencing The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet Portugal, our most comprehensive guide to Portugal, is perfect for both exploring top sights and taking roads less travelled. Looking for a guide focused on Lisbon? Check out Lonely Planet's Pocket Lisbon a handy-sized guide focused on the can't-miss sights for a quick trip. About Lonely Planet: Since 1973, Lonely Planet has become the world's leading travel media company with guidebooks to every destination, an award-winning website, mobile and digital travel products, and a dedicated traveller community. Lonely Planet covers must-see spots but also enables curious travellers to get off beaten paths to understand more of the culture of the places in which they find themselves. The world awaits! Lonely Planet guides have won the TripAdvisor Traveler's Choice Award in 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, and 2016. 'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves; it's in every traveller's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' -- Fairfax Media 'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' - New York Times Important Notice: The digital edition of this book may not contain all of the images found in the physical edition.