"Abril in Portugal" Portugal by Pinoy

Portugal Travel Guide: 23,438 reviews and 52,752 photos

"Abril in Portugal" was popularized by a prolific cabaret singer Ertha Kitt, although this trip was in November, it still reminded me of that song. Bem vindo ao Portugal.

Portugal is claimed to be considered as one of the regions of Spain (Hispania) in ancient and medieval times. It became an independent monarchy in the 12th century and in the 15th and 16th centuries it became the center of a vast colonial empire.

By air, NYC to the capital of Portugal, Lisbon, is only five hours. Although there was an hour delay at JFK Airport, we arrived in Lisbon on time. The delay was caused by two dignitary people - former US President George Bush and First Lady Barbara Bush. Learning afterwards, Mr. Bush was the guest speaker of the IATA Convention in Lisbon for a week.

This page walk you through the old city of Lisboa. It will then take you to discover the colorful bay of Cascais and luxuriant Sintra. A tour to the north of Obidos, the walled town, where you will experience its picturesque streets. Then we will visit the towns of Alcobaca, Nazare, Batalha Monastery, and finally to Fatima; known to Christians for pilgrimage.

Last visit to Portugal: Nov 1994
Intro Updated May 8, 2004
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Sintra Off The Beaten Path (18)

Worth visiting is also the town of Sintra, about two hours by train from Lisbon. Sintra is situated on a beautiful... more travel advice

Alco and Baca rivers Off The Beaten Path (18)

The town Alcobaca was named after the two connecting rivers; Alco and Baca. more travel advice

Never to miss the Abadia Real de Santa... Off The Beaten Path (18)

In you are in the town of Alcobaca, never to miss visiting the Abadia Real de Santa Maria, the former Cistercian... more travel advice

Cascais Off The Beaten Path (18)

By train, from Lisbon to Cascais is only less than an hour ride. The town of Cascais is famous for its Pacos do Concelho... more travel advice

Comments (25)

ligaya Oct 20, 2004 at 9:14 PM Report Abuse

HI Carlo, Maligayang kaarawan:)
Luisanna Oct 19, 2004 at 8:23 AM Report Abuse

Good info, nice pics, so how long did you stay?
pepples46 Apr 19, 2004 at 11:00 PM Report Abuse

great infos on Portugal and fine pics too, tks for sharing
quartinb Nov 30, 2003 at 1:32 PM Report Abuse

seems that you've liked portugal..!
ncfg Aug 27, 2003 at 11:29 AM Report Abuse

Great page about Lisbon. Greetings from Portugal
mfernandes Nov 21, 2002 at 9:25 AM Report Abuse

If you want to stay in freindly and charming hotels, stay in the Lisbon Heritage Hotels.
www.heritage.pt
Wonderful Hotels!
ta2to2a May 18, 2002 at 3:23 AM Report Abuse

bravooooo
yen_2 May 14, 2002 at 4:03 AM Report Abuse

You had a good time here again,Excellent!!!!
acemj Jan 2, 2002 at 7:48 AM Report Abuse

You really covered the whole country!
patrikske Nov 30, 2001 at 12:24 PM Report Abuse

Very nice Portugal page !