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Life is short. Vacations are shorter. Relax! Trust your trip to Frommer's. Choose the Only Guide That Gives You: Exact prices, so you can plan the perfect trip no matter what your budget. The latest, most reliable information—all completely up-to-date! Lots of easy-to-read color maps. The widest and best selection of hotels and restaurants in every price range, with candid, in-depth reviews. All the practical details you need to make the most of your time and money. One-of-a-kind experiences and undiscovered gems, plus a new take on all the top attractions. Outspoken opinions on what's worth your time and what's not. A fresh, personal approach that puts the fun and excitement back into travel! It's Whole New World with Frommer's. Find us online at www.frommers.com

Table of Contents:
List of Maps. 1. The Best of Portugal. 1. The Best Travel Experiences. 2. The Best Towns to Visit. 3. The Best Beaches. 4. The Best Hotels. 5. The Best Pousadas. 6. The Best Restaurants. 7. The Best Romantic Getaways. 8. The Best Palaces & Castles. 9. The Best Museums. 10. The Best Churches & Abbeys. 11. The Best Wines. 12. The Best Offbeat Trips. 13. The Best Shopping. 2. Planning a Trip to Portugal. 1. Regions in Brief. 2. Visitor Information. 3. Entry Requirements & Customs. 4. Money. The Escudo, the U.S. Dollar, the British Pound & the Euro. What Things Cost in Lisbon. 5. When to Go. Portugal Calendar of Events. 6. The Active Vacation Planner. 7. Educational Vacations. 8. Health & Insurance. 9. Tips for Travelers with Special Needs. 10. Getting There. Flying for Less: Tips for Getting the Best Airfares. 11. Getting Around. 12. Tips on Accommodations. Suggested Itineraries. Fast Facts: Portugal. 3. Settling into Lisbon. The Marquês de Pombal: Builder & Rebuilder of Portugal. 1. Essentials. Neighborhoods in Brief. 2. Getting Around. Fast Facts: Lisbon. 3. Where to Stay. Family-Friendly Hotels. 4. Where to Dine. Family-Friendly Restaurants. 4. Exploring Lisbon. Suggested Itineraries. 1. The Top Attractions: The Alfama, Belém & Museums. Frommer's Favorite Lisbon Experiences. Secrets of Lisbon. 2. More Attractions. 3. Especially for Kids. 4. City Strolls. Walking Tour 1—The Alfama. Walking Tour 2—Baixa, the Center & the Chiado. 5. Organized Tours. 6. Outdoor & Recreational Activities. 7. Spectator Sports. Did You Know? 8. Lisbon Shopping: From Antiques to Wine. 9. Lisbon After Dark. Fado: The Music of Longing. 5. Estoril, Cascais & Sintra. Exploring the Region by Car. 1. Estoril: Playground of Royalty. 2. Cascais. 3. Guincho. A Toast to Colares. 4. Queluz. 5. Sintra: Byron's "Glorious Eden". 6. Ericeira. 6. South of the Tagus. Exploring the Region by Car. 1. Azeitão. 2. Sesimbra. The Best Beaches: Where the Locals Sun. 3. Portinho da Arrábida. 4. Setúbal. 5. Palmela. 7. Estremadura. Exploring the Region by Car. 1. Óbidos. The Beaches of Estremadura. 2. Alcobaça. Off the Beaten Path: Nature in the Raw. 3. Nazaré. 4. Batalha. 5. Fátima. 8. The Algarve. Exploring the Region by Car. 1. Sagres: "The End of the World". 2. Lagos. 3. Portimão. Monchique: Escape to the Cool Mountains. 4. Silves. 5. Albufeira. 6. Quarteira. 7. Almancil. 8. Faro. 9. Vila Real de Santo António. 9. Alentejo & Ribatejo. Exploring the Region by Car. 1. Tomar. Travel Secrets of the Portuguese Plains. 2. Estremoz. 3. Elvas. Running the Bulls in Ribatejo. 4. Évora. In Search of Arraiolos Carpets. 5. Beja. 6. Vila Nova de Milfontes. 10. Coimbra & the Beiras. Exploring the Region by Car. 1. Leiria. 2. Figueira da Foz. 3. Coimbra. Portugal's Romeo & Juliet. Serra de Estrêla National Park. 4. Buçaco. 5. Luso. 6. Cúria. 7. Aveiro. 8. Caramulo. 9. Viseu. 11. Porto & Environs. Exploring the Region by Car. 1. Porto. Fast Facts: Porto. Port: One for the Road. Walking Tour—The Heart of Porto. Did You Know? 2. Espinho. 3. Vila do Conde. 4. Ofir & Fão. 12. The Minho Region & Trás-os-Montes. Exploring the Region by Car. 1. Guimarães. 2. Braga. 3. Barcelos. 4. Esposende. 5. Viana do Castelo. A Village Off the Beaten Path. 6. Vila Real. 7. Bragança. 13. Madeira. 1. Essentials. Frommer's Favorite Madeira Experiences. 2. Getting Around. Fast Facts: Madeira. 3. Where to Stay. Family-Friendly Hotels. 4. Where to Dine. Family-Friendly Restaurants. 5. Exploring Madeira. 6. Sports & Outdoor Activities. 7. Shopping. 8. Madeira After Dark. 9. Exploring the Island. 10. Porto Santo. Appendix: Portugal in Depth. 1. Portugal Today. 2. A Look at the Past. Dateline. 3. Manuelino: Portugal's Unique Architectural Style. 4. Portuguese Cuisine: Teeming with Seafood. The Lady in the Tutti-Frutti Hat. Index.

About the Author :
About the Authors A native of North Carolina, Darwin Porter was bureau chief for the Miami Herald when he was 21 and was assigned to write the very first edition of a Frommer's guide devoted solely to one European country. Since then he has written numerous best-selling Frommer guides. He is joined by Danforth Prince, formerly of the Paris bureau of The New York Times, who has lived and traveled in Italy extensively. This team writes a number of bestselling Frommer's guides, notably England, France, Germany, and the Caribbean. About the Authors A native of North Carolina, Darwin Porter was bureau chief for the Miami Herald when he was 21 and was assigned to write the very first edition of a Frommer's guide devoted solely to one European country. Since then he has written numerous best-selling Frommer guides. He is joined by Danforth Prince, formerly of the Paris bureau of The New York Times, who has lived and traveled in Italy extensively. This team writes a number of bestselling Frommer's guides, notably England, France, Germany, and the Caribbean.


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9780764527586
  • Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc
  • Publisher Imprint: Frommers
  • Edition: Revised edition
  • No of Pages: 1100
  • ISBN-10: 0764527584
  • Publisher Date: 01 Mar 2001
  • Binding: Digital (delivered electronically)
  • Language: English
  • Series Title: Frommer's Complete Guides


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