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Couple in Lisbon
Looking to experience a broader swath of the
country? In Lisbon, enjoy the charisma of
Europe's second oldest capital city, in Sintra
marvel at UNESCO protected palaces, and don't
forget the gorgeous golden beaches along
Portugal's coast.
Lisbon could get by on looks alone: buildings
adorned by colorful ceramic tiles (azulejos) are
arranged around pretty squares set with cafes
and pastry shops where locals sip
from tiny glasses of port wine or
enjoy an espresso and a pastel de
nata, the country's ubiquitous (and
addictive) custard tarts. Streetcars,
bright yellow against the ancient backdrop,
clatter up and down the city's seven hills,
offering views all the way to the Tagus River.
Even the sidewalks, with their ornate blackand-white
designs, are works of art.
Thirty minutes from Lisbon, the village of
Sintra anchors a hilly plateau where Portuguese
royalty and Lisbon's wealthy elite built their
palatial summer estates. Today, those
properties, which include King Ferdinand II's
Pena Palace, have been combined to create a
massive park dotted with grottos, waterfalls,
hidden pathways and lush gardens.
" Lisbon could get by
on looks alone "
Portugal's 586-mile-long coastline is as
compelling as the country's interior. Nazare's
record-breaking waves draw surfers from all
over the world. Further down the coast, Cascais
is a cosmopolitan beach town comprised of a
yacht-speckled bay, wide beach and sunny
promenade. In the Algarve, Portugal's southfacing
shoreline, tidy fishing villages, cove
beaches and craggy rock formations are set
along the indigo-hued ocean.
When Greensboro, North
Carolina, AAA Travel Advisor
Jennifer Jones explored Portugal
during an escorted tour with
Insight Vacations, she was astounded by the
country's history, beauty and culture. " There's
just so much to see, " she says. " In a village
called Evora, we visited a church made of bones.
In Lisbon, we drove ourselves around in GoCars.
A GPS device told us where to go and what we
were seeing. It was amazing. " Jennifer says that
while she enjoyed her time in Lisbon, she's glad
she was able to explore the countryside. " When
you stay at a hotel, even the people in the lobby
give you a glimpse into the local culture, which I
always enjoy, " she explains. " Our group was 13
or 14 people, which was a nice size. "
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Inspiring Journeys
Travel Buzz
Places We Love
The Best Way to Visit Portugal
Bon Voyage
Hawaii for Every Style
New Discoveries
Bridge to Paradise
Four C's of Cozumel
Trip Notes
Six Caribbean Getaways
Five Films to Inspire Your Wanderlust
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