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Portugal

My most recent travels were to beautiful Portugal. I'm not sure what I was expecting beforehand, but I was pleasantly suprised. It's a beautiful country with friendly people and beautifal towns and villages.

Pros and Cons

Pros:Amazing moorish castles!
Cons:Too many smokers, especially in restaurants
In a nutshell:Fado, Manueline architercture, bachalau & Azuljos

Last visit to Portugal: Feb 2005
Intro Updated Mar 1, 2005
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Reviews (13)

Fatima Things to Do (2)

I know that the town of Fatima repeatedly gets a bad rap from people saying that it's too commercialized and touristy.... more travel advice

Marvao Pousada Hotels (3)

Pousadas (state run hotels in historic buildings) tend to be on the pricey side, but this on is worth it. Our room... more travel advice

Obidos Accomodations Hotels (3)

This great hotel is just outside the city walls of Obidos, and is a converted convent. The rooms are clean and nicely... more travel advice

Azulejos, Ceramics and more Shopping (1)

If you keep you eye out in many towns in Portugal, you will find one that sells the customary hand made azulejos (hand... more travel advice

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850prc Jul 15, 2005 at 7:17 PM

You're right about T.Cheques overseas. They're becoming a thing of the past. The posada breakfast sounds great. I'd definitely spring for the bacon and egg add-on. Having a good summer in Vermont? Regards from Florida.
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CALSF Mar 12, 2005 at 10:31 AM

Carolyn, I really appreciate your Portugal page. I found your Lisbon tips to be very helpful to me as I would like to visit someday soon. I've heard nice things about the bairro alto as well. Gr8 t'logues also!
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ncfg Mar 6, 2005 at 12:16 PM

You did a great job on this page! Great tips about lovely towns you had been. And i am glad you didn't forget the football tip ;-) Greetings. Nat
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Pablo_krak Mar 3, 2005 at 9:28 AM

Hi ! Great page about portugal - i loved this country too:) greetings from Poland pawel
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dsantosh Mar 3, 2005 at 1:04 AM

Nice start.