January 20, 2012
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Where to ski in Portugal – Serra da Estrela Updated: January 20, 2020 | By Claire | More Have you already tried skiing in Portugal? Maybe it seems to be strange as Portugal could mainly be known as sea-site and summer holiday destination. But the country also boasts a great mountain which could partially compete […]
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Categories: Nature, Portugal, Wellness, Relax & Sports
October 23, 2011
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Guimarães – oldest and one of the most important historical cities of Portugal Updated: October 23, 2020 | By Claire | 1 More The city of Guimarães lies at the north-western part of Portugal in the province of Minho. It is considered the cradle of the Portuguese nation. Right here was born the first Portuguese […]
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Categories: Portugal, Sights
September 15, 2011
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Funchal – the capital city of Madeira known as Little Lisbon | Portugal Updated: September 15, 2020 | By Claire | 1 More Funchal is the capital of subtropical Portuguese island of Madeira, which lies about 600 km from the African coast. The historic core of the city boasts beautiful government buildings, private houses with […]
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Categories: Nature, Portugal, Sights
August 9, 2011
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Vasco da Gama Bridge – the longest bridge in Europe | Portugal Updated: August 10, 2020 | By Claire | More Vasco da Gama is very popular bridge in the world since it is the longest bridge in Europe. The construction works started in 1995 and have been completed in 1998. The beauty of the […]
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Categories: Portugal, Sights
August 9, 2011
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Top Sights to See in Lisbon | Portugal Updated: August 10, 2020 | By Claire | More Lisbon is a part of Portuguese culture and heritage. It is the capital city of Portugal. Lisbon always nestles enriched culture. If you check the geographical location of Lisbon, you will come to know that it is situated […]
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Categories: Portugal, Sights
July 25, 2011
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Madeira – explore beautiful nature in the Pearl of the Atlantic | Portugal Updated: July 25, 2020 | By Claire | More Madeira – “Island of Flowers”, “Pearl of the Atlantic,” “Green Paradise”. It’s a beautiful small island (just 22 km wide and 57 km long). Thanks to its mountainous landscape it gives the impression […]
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Categories: Nature, Portugal
July 3, 2011
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Guincho Beach – one of the most beautiful beaches in Portugal Updated: July 3, 2020 | By Claire | More If you are looking for the most beautiful beach in Portugal, you should visit Guincho Beach (Praia do Guincho), which is located at the Atlantic coast in the central part of the country, in the […]
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Categories: Nature, Portugal
May 10, 2011
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Carvoeiro – the most fantastic beaches in the Algarve, Portugal Updated: May 9, 2020 | By Claire | 1 More Carvoeiro is a small resort in Portugal, located in the southern part of the country, in the Algarve region, near Portimao. At present it has about 3,000 inhabitants. The town attracts visitors primarily for its […]
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Categories: Nature, Portugal
March 6, 2011
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Pena National Palace – one of the Seven Wonders of Portugal Updated: March 14, 2020 | By Claire | More Pena National Palace or in Portuguese Palácio Nacional da Pena is a Romanticist palace situated at the top of the rocky hill in the town of Sintra in Portugal. When the weather is good the […]
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Categories: Portugal, Sights
March 2, 2011
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Mata Nacional do Buçaco – protected area in Portugal Updated: December 23, 2020 | By Claire | More Mata Nacional do Buçaco (National forest Buçaco) is a protected area in the central part of Portugal. It lies on the slopes of the Buçaco mountains close to the well-known spa Luso. It is located approx. 25 […]
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