Top 10 Best Places To Visit In Portugal
Top 10 Best Places To Visit In Portugal - Portugal is a fascinating and varied country, with breath-taking scenery, compelling history and a glorious climate. Located on the western coast of the Iberian peninsula, Portugal is one of Europe’s most visited countries due to its idyllic climate, affordable travel costs and exceptional attractions.
An overview of the best places to visit in Portugal.
- Lisbon
- The Algarve
- Obidos
- Sintra
- Madeira
- Porto
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10 Things to do in Porto, Portugal Travel Guide
Join us as we visit Porto, Portugal in this travel guide covering 10 things to do including attractions, food and experiences. Porto ended up being one of our favorite cities during our Europe trip with my parents and is completely different from Lisbon. From riverside barrios to Neoclassical buildings and tram rides to stunning views over the Douro you'll find Porto is a city with no shortage of charm.
10 Things to do in Porto City Tour | Portugal Travel Guide: (Oporto)
Intro - 00:01
1) Visit the Blue Tiled Church “Chapel of Souls” (Igreja do Carmo -Capela das Almas) - 00:31
2) Shop for books inside Lello Bookstore (Livraria Lello) - 01:00
3) Set foot inside São Bento Train Station (Estação Ferroviária de São Bento) - 03:02 + Porto Cathedral (Sé do Porto) - 03:35
4) Explore the Riverside Quarter of Ribeira - 04:10
5) Sample local dishes from Porto at Terreirinho restaurant - 04:24
6) Visit the Church of Saint Francis (Igreja de São Francisco) - 05:54
7) Visit the Bolhão Market (Mercado do Bolhão) - 07:09
8) Walk across Dom Luís I Bridge for the best views of Porto (Ponte D. Luís I) - 08:33
9) Drink Port wine at Croft (vinho do Porto) - 10:25
10) Take a boat tour, cable car, funicular or walk down the Douro River - 10:04 & 12:16
*Bonus* Eat a Francesinha Portuguese sandwich - 12:40
Outro - 16:30
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Our visit Porto travel guide documentary covers some of the top attractions including a food guide to Portuguese cuisine, top sightseeing tourist attractions including visiting churches, monasteries, parks, wineries, bridges, quirky neighborhoods and museums. We also cover off-the-beaten-path outdoor activities you won't find in a typical Porto tourism brochure, Porto itinerary or Porto city tour also known as Oporto, Portuguesa.
10 Things to do in Porto, Portugal Travel Guide Video Transcript: (OPORTO)
Lisbon is beautiful, but Porto is magical. We arrived in Porto with our taxi driver’s words still ringing in our ears, and we’re happy to say, the city did not disappoint!
Our time in Porto was spent sipping on Port wine, soaking in the views across the Douro River, wandering through the hilly streets, and marvelling at buildings covered in blue tiles.
In this travel guide, we’re going to share a little bit of Porto’s magic with you, and also show you some of the things you too can see, eat, and drink when you visit Porto!
Known as the Chapel of Souls, this church is covered in tiles that represent moments in the life of Saint Francis of Assisi and Saint Catherine.
This bookstore is a feast for the eyes. The bookstore was even frequented by JK Rowling when she taught English in Porto, and it’s reported to have been an inspiration in her Harry Potter series.
We continued our walk downhill until we reached the São Bento Train Station.
Porto Cathedral is one of the oldest landmarks in the city with cloisters where the walls are covered in blue tiles.
We reached the neighbourhood of Ribeira, which sits right on the shores of the Douro River. This neighbourhood is lined with many sidewalk cafes, bars, and restaurants, so it’s a nice place to rest your legs and do a bit of people watching. Feeling hungry we wandered down some of the back streets until we found a small restaurant serving up local specialities.
We made time for one more attraction: the Church of Saint Francis.
The Bridge we had all been waiting for was Dom Luis the first Bridge, which spans the Douro River. The lower deck carries regular traffic with narrow walkways for those on foot, and the upper deck is reserved for pedestrians and the metro lines.
For the best views of Porto, you need to walk the upper deck!
There was only one thing on our minds: visit one of the many wineries that line this side of the river! We ended up walking into Croft for a wine tasting without need for an appointment, and this turned out to be one of our favourite activities in Porto!
Filled to the brim with port wine, cheese and chocolate, we enjoyed a light stroll along the Douro River, watching the boats bob in the water.
That’s a wrap for our visit to Porto! We hope you guys enjoyed following along and that you got a few ideas for your own trip. If you have any other suggestions of fun things to do in and around Porto, feel free to share those with travellers in the comments below.
This is part of our Travel in Portugal video series showcasing Portuguese food, Portuguese culture and Portuguese cuisine.
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These caves were discovered in 1947. The entrance is 300m in altitude, but inside they reach 180m in depth. Their formation goes back 150 million years to the Middle Jurassic age, when the dinosaurs populated this region. Their footprints can be seen here today.
The caves are lit with coloured lights that emphasise the beauty of the shapes of the stalagmites and stalagtites. During the tour, your guide will draw your attention to the strange limestone shapes, formed over millions of years, such as the Jellyfish, the Martian and the magnificent Organ. The Black River descends in a waterfall to the Great Lake, where the magical sound and light show takes place.
The lighting, steps, stepping-stones, a lift and the background music make the descent to this hidden world into an unforgettable experience.
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20 Things to do in Lisbon, Portugal Travel Guide
Our Lisbon Travel Guide covers what we consider to be the best attractions, food experiences and top things to do in the city. Lisbon is one of our favorite cities in the world and to have an opportunity to revisit again with my parents was an opportunity we jumped at. With only three days to visit Lisbon and show them all of our favorite museums, landmarks, eateries and places to shop we had our work cut out for us. However, we feel our Lisbon City Guide covers the essentials and allows you to feel as though you're moving around more like a local as opposed to a tourist. Now let's explore things to do in Lisbon, Portugal!
Lisbon Travel Guide | 20 Best Things to do and Top Attractions in Lisbon, Portugal:
Intro - 00:01
1) Taking the tram in Lisbon #28 (Rede de eléctricos de Lisboa) - 00:53
2) Alfama mirador lookout for views of Lisbon (Miradouro) - 01:08
3) Lisbon street art self guided walking tour - 01:35
4) Saint George Moorish Castle (São Jorge Castle - Castelo de São Jorge) - 02:50
5) Lisbon Cathedral (Santa Maria Maior de Lisboa - Sé de Lisboa) - 04:25
6) Visiting the neighborhood of Belem in Lisbon (Belém bairro) - 04:50
7) Portuguese food in Lisbon eating grilled fish for lunch - 05:04
8) Walk along the Tagus river in Lisbon (Tajo -Tejo) - 05:53
9) Monument to the Discoveries (Padrão dos Descobrimentos) - 06:00
10) Belém Tower (Torre de Belém) - 06:18
11) Jerónimos Monastery / Hieronymites Monastery (Mosteiro dos Jerónimos) - 06:32
12) Eating Portuguese Egg Tarts (Pastéis de nata / Pastel de Belém) - 06:55
13) Walking around the Botanical Gardens (Jardim Botânico) - 07:39
14) Santa Catarina Mirador (Miradouro de Santa Catarina) - 09:45
15) Convent of Our Lady of Mount Carmel (Convento da Ordem do Carmo) + Sunday Flea Market (Feira da Ladra) - 10:46
16) Santa Justa Elevator/Lift (Elevador de Santa Justa)
Carmo Lift - 11:34
17) Eating Portuguese pastries and more pastel de nata at Confeitaria Nacional - 12:23
18) Shopping in Lisbon + street performance - 13:46
19) Visiting Rua Augusta Arch (Arco da Rua Augusta) and Commerce Square (Praça do Comércio) - 15:28
20) More Pastel de Nata at Manteigaria - 16:21
Outro - 18:03
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Our visit Lisbon travel guide documentary covers some of the top attractions including a food guide to Portuguese cuisine, top sightseeing tourist attractions including visiting churches, monasteries, parks, miradors, quirky neighborhoods, museums and castles. We also cover off-the-beaten-path outdoor activities you won't find in a typical Lisbon tourism brochure, Lisbon itinerary or Lisbon city tour also known as Lisboa, Portuguesa.
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We feel like we know this city well, so in this Lisbon travel guide we’re going to show you around what we think are some of the best attractions. We only had 3 days in the city this time around, so this Lisbon itinerary will be perfect for any of you visiting on a long weekend escape.
We kicked off our first morning with a ride on Lisbon’s most iconic tram line:#28 bound for panoramic vistas and a hilltop castle. After postcard perfect views looking down over Alfama we went towards the castle, with a little detour offering a bit of street art.
St George Castle is a Moorish castle that looks down over the historic centre and the Tagus River. It’s one of the main tourist landmarks in the city and you get great views of Lisbon.
We circled back to visit the Jeronimos Monastery. Construction of this monastery was ordered by King Manuel, who selected the religious order of Hieronymite monks to occupy the monastery.
Pastéis de nata were created by the monks at the Jerónimos Monastery, and seeing as we were right next door, this was a very logical stop. After browsing at the Sunday Market we walked over to the Santa Justa Elevator, which is the only street lift in Lisbon for public service.
We hope you enjoyed our Lisbon travel guide and found it useful for planning your own trip. If you have any other suggestions of things to do in Lisbon please share those in the comments below.
This is part of our Travel in Portugal video series showcasing Portuguese food, Portuguese culture and Portuguese cuisine.
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Oporto it´s known as the North of Portugal Capital. It´s the city that gave the name to Portugal.
Recognized worldwide because of Port Wine, architecture and gastronomy, it's historical city center was classified as Cultural Heritage by Unesco.
The character strength and singularity of it's habitants, delight all visitors that feel comfortable like at their homes.
In 2012 and 2014 Oporto was elected “Best European Destination” by the European Consumers Choice” and in 2013 was elected “Best Holidays Destination in Europe” by Lonely Planet.
A Cidade do Porto é conhecida como a Cidade Invicta e Capital do Norte de Portugal. É a cidade que deu nome a Portugal.
Conhecida mundialmente pelo seu vinho, pela sua arquitetura, pela sua gastronomia, o seu centro histórico foi classificado como Património Cultural pela UNESCO.
A força de carácter, singularidade e generosidade das suas gentes encantam os visitantes que se sentem em casa!
Em 2012 e 2014 a Cidade do Porto foi eleita melhor destino europeu, distinção atribuida anualmente pela European Consumers Choice.
Em 2013 foi eleita o melhor destino de férias na Europa pela Lonely Planet.
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New Seven Wonders of Portugal
The Seven Wonders of Portugal is a list of cultural wonders located in Portugal. The creation of the list was supported by the Ministry of Culture and arranged by the companies Y&R Brands S.A. and Realizar S.A. The 6 month long public elections started on 7th December 2006 to pick the top 7 wonders. Votes could be cast via telephone, internet and SMS. Results of the vote were declared on 7th July 2007 at the Estadio da Luz in Lisbon. The Seven Wonders as chosen by Portugal. The lists are as follows:
# Castle of Guimaraes
# Obidos Castle
# Batalha Monastery
# Alcobaca Monastery
# Jeronimos Monastery
# Pena National Palace and
# Belem Towe
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PORTUGAL TOP 10 CITIES 2017
PORTUGAL TOP 10 CITIES 2017
Portugal (Portuguese: [puɾtuˈɣaɫ]), officially the Portuguese Republic (Portuguese: República Portuguesa; [ʁɛ'puβlikɐ puɾtu'ɣezɐ]),[note 1] is a sovereign state located on the Iberian Peninsula in southwestern Europe. It is the westernmost country of mainland Europe, being bordered to the west and south by the Atlantic Ocean and to the north and east by Spain. The Portugal–Spain border is 1,214 kilometres (754 miles) long, making it the longest uninterrupted border within the European Union. The republic also includes the Atlantic archipelagos of the Azores and Madeira, both autonomous regions with their own regional governments.
The territory of modern Portugal has been continuously settled, invaded and fought over since prehistoric times. The Pre-Celts, Celts, Carthaginians and Romans were followed by the invasions of the Visigoths and Suebi Germanic peoples. Portugal as a country was established in the aftermath of the Christian Reconquista against the Muslim Moors who had invaded the Iberian Peninsula in 711 AD and occupied most of it. After the Battle of São Mamede, where Portuguese forces led by Afonso Henriques defeated forces led by his mother, Theresa of Portugal, the County of Portugal affirmed its sovereignty and Afonso Henriques styled himself Prince of Portugal. He would later be proclaimed King of Portugal at the Battle of Ourique in 1139 and was recognised as such by neighbouring kingdoms in 1143.[9]
In the 15th and 16th centuries, Portugal established the first global empire, becoming one of the world's major economic, political and military powers.[10][11][12] During this period, today referred to as the Age of Discovery, Portuguese explorers pioneered maritime exploration, notably under royal patronage of Prince Henry the Navigator and King João II, with such notable voyages as Bartolomeu Dias' sailing beyond the Cape of Good Hope (1488), Vasco da Gama's discovery of the sea route to India (1497–98) and the discovery of Brazil (1500). Portugal monopolized the spice trade during this time, and the empire expanded with military campaigns in Asia. However, events such as the destruction of Lisbon in a 1755 earthquake, the country's occupation during the Napoleonic Wars, the independence of Brazil (1822), and the Liberal Wars (1828–34), left Portugal crippled from war and diminished in its world power.[13]
After the 1910 revolution deposed the monarchy, the democratic but unstable Portuguese First Republic was established, later being superseded by the Estado Novo right-wing authoritarian regime. Democracy was restored after the Portuguese Colonial War and the Carnation Revolution in 1974. Shortly after, independence was granted to almost all its overseas territories. The handover of Macau to China in 1999 marked the end of the longest-lived colonial empire.[14] Portugal has left a profound cultural and architectural influence across the globe and a legacy of over 250 million Portuguese speakers today.
Portugal is a developed country with a high-income advanced economy and high living standards.[15][16][17] It is the 3rd most peaceful country in the world,[18] maintaining a unitary semi-presidential republican form of government.[19][20][21][22][23] A founding member of NATO and the Community of Portuguese Language Countries, it is also a member of numerous other international organizations, including the United Nations, the European Union, the eurozone, and the OECD.
Early history: Pre-Celts and Celts[edit]
Reconstructed house in Citânia de Briteiros (up) and paved yard in Cividade de Terroso (down), two citadels of the Castro culture in Northern Portugal.
The early history of Portugal is shared with the rest of the Iberian Peninsula located in South Western Europe. The name of Portugal derives from the joined Romano-Celtic name Portus Cale. The region was settled by Pre-Celts and Celts, giving origin to peoples like the Gallaeci, Lusitanians, Celtici and Cynetes, visited by Phoenicians, Ancient Greeks and Carthaginians, incorporated in the Roman Republic dominions as Lusitania and part of Gallaecia, after 45 BC until 298 AD.
The region of present-day Portugal was inhabited by Neanderthals and then by Homo sapiens, who roamed the border-less region of the northern Iberian peninsula.[24] These were subsistence societies that, although they did not establish prosperous settlements, did form organized societies. Neolithic Portugal experimented with domestication of herding animals, the raising of some cereal crops and fluvial or marine fishing.[24]
It was believed by some scholars that early in the first millennium BC, several waves of Celts invaded Portugal from Central Europe and inter-married with the local populations, forming different tribes. Modern archeology and research shows a Portuguese root to the Celts in Portugal and elsewhere.[25]
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