Pocket Rough Guide Lisbon (Travel Guide eBook)


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This compact, practical and entertaining travel guide to Lisbon will help you discover the best of the destination. Our slim, trim treasure trove of trustworthy travel information is ideal for travellers on short trips. It covers all the key sights such as Castelo de São Jorge and Mosteiro dos Jerónimos, restaurants, shops, cafes and bars, plus inspired ideas for day-trips, with honest independent recommendations from expert authors. This Lisbon guide book has been fully updated post-COVID-19. The Pocket Rough Guide LISBON covers: the Baixa and Rossio, the Sé, Castelo and Alfama, Chiado and Cais do Sodré, Bairro Alto and São Bento, Estrela, Lapa and Santos, Alcântara and the docks, Belém and Ajuda, Avenida, Parque Eduardo VII and the Gulbenkian, Parque das Nações, Sintra and the Lisbon Coast. Inside this guide book to Lisbon you will find: RECOMMENDATIONS FOR EVERY TYPE OF TRAVELLER Experiences selected for every kind of trip to Lisbon, from off-the-beaten-track adventures in Alfama, to family activities in child-friendly places like Caparica, or chilled-out breaks in popular tourist areas, like Ajuda. INCISIVE AREA-BY-AREA OVERVIEWS Covering Baixa, the Sé, Alfamo, and more, the practical Places section of this Lisbon travel guide provides all you need to know about must-see sights and the best places to eat, drink, sleep and shop. TIME-SAVING ITINERARIES The routes suggested by Rough Guides' expert writers cover top attractions like Castelo de São Jorge and Mosteiro dos Jerónimos and hidden gems like Museu Calouste Gulbenkian and Praça do Comércio. DAY-TRIPS Venture further afield to Sintra or the Lisbon Coast. This travel guide to Lisbon tells you why to go, how to get there, and what to see when you arrive. HONEST INDEPENDENT REVIEWS Written with Rough Guides' trademark blend of humour, honesty and expertise, our expert writers will help you make the most of your trip to Lisbon. COMPACT FORMAT Packed with pertinent practical information, this Lisbon guide book is a convenient companion when you're out and about exploring Torre de Belém. HANDY PULL-OUT MAP With every major sight and listing highlighted, the pull-out map of our Lisbon travel guide makes on-the-ground navigation easy. ATTRACTIVE USER-FRIENDLY DESIGN Features fresh magazine-style layout, inspirational colour photography and colour-coded maps throughout. PRACTICAL TRAVEL TIPS Includes invaluable background information on how to get to Lisbon, getting around, health guidance, tourist information, festivals and events, plus an A-Z directory and a handy language section and glossary.




Lonely Planet Pocket Lisbon


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Lonely Planet: The world's number one travel guide publisher* Lonely Planet's Pocket Lisbon is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Marvel at the intricacy of Belém's monastery, experience Lisbon on the golden tram and enjoy a city view from the Castelo de Sao Jorge - all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Lisbon and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet's Pocket Lisbon: Full-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, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss Free, convenient pull-out map (included in print version), plus over 15 colour neighbourhood maps User-friendly layout with helpful icons, and organised by neighbourhood to help you pick the best spots to spend your time Covers Alfama, Castelo, Graça, Baixa, Rossio, Bairro Alto, Chiado, Marquês de Pombal, Rato, Saldanha, Estrela, Lapa, Alcântara, Belém, Parques das Nações, and more The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet's Pocket Lisbon is our colourful, easy to use, handy guide that literally fits in your pocket, providing on-the-go assistance for those seeking the best sights and experiences on a short visit or weekend break. Looking for more extensive coverage? Check out Lonely Planet's Portugal guide for a comprehensive look at all the country has to offer. About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company and the world's number one travel guidebook brand, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You'll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, video, 14 languages, nine international magazines, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more. 'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' - New York Times '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 (Australia) *Source: Nielsen BookScan: Australia, UK, USA, 5/2016-4/2017 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 Important Notice: The digital edition of this book may not contain all of the images found in the physical edition.




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.




Pocket Rough Guide Lisbon (Travel Guide eBook)


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Discover the best of Lisbon with this compact, practical, entertaining Pocket Rough Guide. This slim, trim treasure trove of trustworthy travel information is ideal for short trip travellers, and covers all the key sights (Praça do Comércio, Torre de Belém,Mosteiro dos Jerónimos, Parque Eduardo VII) restaurants, shops, cafes and bars, plus inspired ideas for day-trips, with honest independent recommendations from expert authors. -Practical travel tips: what to see and where to sleep, eat, drink and shop - Pocket Rough Guide Lisbon features specially selected recommendations for every taste and budget. -Honest independent reviews: written with Rough Guides' trademark blend of humour, honesty and expertise, our expert writers will help you make the most of your trip to Lisbon. -Incisive area-by-area overviews: covering the lively streets of the Baixa, well-to-do Estrela, Chiado's upscale shops and more, the practical Places section provides all you need to know about must-see sights and the best places to eat, drink, sleep and shop. -Time-saving itineraries: the routes suggested by Rough Guides' expert writers cover top attractions like the Sé cathedral and Castelo de São Jorge, and hidden gems like ancient tascas and traditional ceramic shops. -Day-trips - venture further afield to Sintra or Cascais. This tells you why to go, how to get there, and what to see when you arrive. -Compact format: packed with pertinent practical information, this is a convenient companion when you're out and about exploring the Bairro Alto or the warren-like streets of Alfama. -Attractive user-friendly design: features fresh magazine-style layout, inspirational colour photography and colour-coded maps throughout. -Essentials: includes invaluable background information on how to get to Lisbon, getting around, health, tourist information, festivals and events, plus an A-Z directory and handy language section and glossary. About Rough Guides: Rough Guides have been inspiring travellers for over 35 years, with over 30 million copies sold. Synonymous with practical travel tips, quality writing and a trustworthy 'tell it like it is' ethos, the Rough Guides' list includes more than 260 travel guides to 120+ destinations, gift-books and phrasebooks.




Pocket Rough Guide Lisbon


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The best Lisbon has to offer in your pocket, Pocket Rough Guide Lisbon is your essential guide to Portugal's capital, with all the sights, restaurants, shops and bars in an easy-to-use format. Whether you have an afternoon or a few days at your disposal, our itineraries help you plan your trip, and the Best of Lisbon section shows you the city's highlights, from the flamboyant architecture of the Mosteiro dos Jerónimos to the best cafés for pastéis de nata. Divided by area for easy navigation, the Places section is written in Rough Guide's trademark honest and informative style, with our pick of the places to eat, drink and dance, from tucked-away restaurants to the perfect fado bars to kick off a night out. Make the most of your time on EarthTM with Pocket Rough Guide to Lisbon.




Pocket Rough Guide Lisbon


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Pocket Rough Guide Lisbon is your quintessential guide to Portugal's capital city, covering all the key sights and the finest restaurants, shops, cafés and bars, plus ideas for day-trips, including the hilltop town of Sintra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Find handy information on everything from the city's enchanting squares and superb museums to the nightlife in Bairro Alto and the best restaurants to enjoy traditional bacalhau. Make the most of your visit using the itineraries section and find practical advice on the best family-friendly attractions and easiest ways to get around - all written in Rough Guide's trademark honest and informative style. Slim, stylish and utterly pocketable, with the Pocket Rough Guide Lisbon you'll discover the very best Lisbon has to offer.




Pocket Rough Guide Dubai (Travel Guide eBook)


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The Pocket Rough Guide to Dubai is the ideal companion to a short break in one of the world's most exciting cities. Full-colour throughout, the guide's stunning photography and useful maps will help you navigate the city's many attractions, with handpicked listings to help you find the best places to sleep, eat and shop. The Pocket Rough Guide to Dubai will also help you to scratch below the surface of the modern city to discover its traditional souks and heritage houses - as well as where to find the best beaches and the most memorable experiences. The guide also includes information on Abu Dhabi, perfect if you're planning to travel further in the UAE during your trip. Make the most of your trip with the Pocket Rough Guide to Dubai.




The Rough Guide to Central America on a Budget


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This new, fully updated edition of The Rough Guide to Central America on a Budget is the ultimate guide to the region, covering all seven Central American countries in depth with Rough Guides' unique tell-it-like-it-is style. Rough Guides' intrepid authors have climbed up Mayan monuments, braved chicken buses and hiked through jungle to give you advice on what to see, how to budget and when to splurge, while the language section gives you enough Spanish to make some new friends or simply order an ice-cold cerveza. Whether you want to go wildlife-spotting in Costa Rica's cloudforests, try volcano-boarding in Nicaragua, feel insignificant among Guatemala's Maya citadels or even all of the above, The Rough Guide to Central America on a Budget has you covered. Includes: Panama, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Honduras, El Salvador, Guatemala and Belize.




The Rough Guide to Portugal (Travel Guide eBook)


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The Rough Guide to Portugal is the ultimate travel guide to one of the world's most popular holiday destinations. With in-depth coverage to guide you and stunning photography to inspire you, The Rough Guide to Portugal will ensure you make the most of your time in Portugal, whether you plan to relax on the Algarve's vast swathes of golden sand, surf the wave-lashed west coast or hike through the country's unspoilt mountainous interior. Crystal clear maps help you explore Portugal further, from tracking down fashionable hangouts in Lisbon to discovering the port wine lodges in Porto. Insider reviews reveal the best places to eat, drink and sleep with something for every budget, whether you plan to enjoy the country's pousadas by staying in a stunningly converted monastery or castle, gorge on pastéis de Belém in Lisbon, or sip your way along a wine route in the Alentejo. Make the most of your trip with The Rough Guide to Portugal.




Lonely Planet Egypt


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Lonely Planet: The world’s number one travel guide publisher* Lonely Planet’s Egypt is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Wonder at the construction of the Pyramids of Giza, wander through the columned halls of the great temple complexes of Luxor, and dive through an underwater world of coral cliffs and colourful fish in the Red Sea – all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Egypt and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet’s Egypt: 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, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss Cultural insights provide a richer, more rewarding travel experience - covering history, people, music, landscapes, wildlife, cuisine, politics Covers Cairo & Around, the Nile Delta, Suez Canal, Sinai, Alexandria & the Mediterranean Coast, Siwa Oasis & the Western Desert, Northern Nile Valley, Luxor, Southern Nile Valley, Red Sea Coast 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’s Egypt is our most comprehensive guide to the country, and is designed to immerse you in the culture and help you discover the best sights and get off the beaten track. Travelling further afield? Check out Lonely Planet’s Middle East for a comprehensive look at all the region has to offer. About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company and the world’s number one travel guidebook brand, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we’ve printed over 145 million guidebooks and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You’ll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, video, 14 languages, nine international magazines, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more. ‘Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.’ – New York Times ‘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 (Australia) *Source: Nielsen BookScan: Australia, UK, USA, 5/2016-4/2017 Important Notice: The digital edition of this book may not contain all of the images found in the physical edition.