Rick Steves' Portugal

You can count on Rick Steves to tell you what you __really__ need to know when traveling in Portugal. With this guide, you'll explore this relaxed country at the western edge of Europe. Tour Lisbon's cobbled lanes and grand squares, reminders of Portugal's seafaring glory days. Step back into history at the palaces in Sintra and the bone chapel of Évora. Soak up the sun at the Algarve beach of your dreams. When evening comes, enjoy a dinner of fresh seafood stew, and raise a glass of port wine in a toast. Rick's candid, humorous advice will guide you to good-value hotels and restaurants. He'll help you plan where to go and what to see, depending on the length of your trip. You'll get up-to-date recommendations about what is worth your time and money. More than just reviews and directions, a Rick Steves guidebook is a tour guide in your pocket. Tour Lisbon's cobbled lanes, cruise the Douro River, and soak up the sun on Algarve beaches: with Rick Steves on your side, Portugal can be yours!Inside Rick Steves Portugal you'll find:Comprehensive coverage for spending a week or more exploring PortugalRick's strategic advice on how to get the most out of your time and money, with rankings of his must-see favoritesTop sights and hidden gems, from the the bone chapel of Évora and the palaces of Sintra to seaside street food and lush vineyardsHow to connect with culture: Chat with locals in charming small towns, enjoy a dinner of fresh seafood stew, or spend an evening at a bluesy fado barBeat the crowds, skip the lines, and avoid tourist traps with Rick's candid, humorous insightThe best places to eat, sleep, and relax with a glass of local portSelf-guided walking tours of lively neighborhoods and incredible museums Detailed maps for exploring on the goUseful resources including a packing list, a Portuguese phrase book, a historical overview, and recommended readingOver 400 bible-thin pages include everything worth seeing without weighing you downComplete, up-to-date information on Lisbon, Sintra, Salema, Cape Sagres, Lagos, Tavira, Évora, Nazaré, Batalha, Fátima, Alcobaça, Óbidos, Coimbra, Porto, Peso de Régua, Pinhão, and moreMake the most of every day and every dollar with Rick Steves Portugal. With This Guide, You'll Explore This Relaxed Country At The Western Edge Of Europe. Tour Lisbon's Cobbled Lanes And Grand Squares, And Nautical Sights, Reminders Of Portugal's Seafaring Glory Days. Step Back Into History At The Palaces In Sintra And The Bone Chapel Of Évora. Follow The Pilgrims To Fátima, And Cruise The Lazy Douro River. Soak Up The Sun At The Algarve Beach Of Your Dreams. When Evening Comes, Enjoy A Dinner Of Fresh Seafood Stew, Join The Locals At A Bluesy Fado Bar, And Raise A Glass Of Port Wine In A Toast. Rick's Candid, Humorous Advice Will Guide You To Good-value Hotels And Restaurants. He'll Help You Plan Where To Go And What To See, Depending On The Length Of Your Trip. You'll Get Up-to-date Recommendations About What Is Worth Your Time And Money. More Than Just Reviews And Directions, A Rick Steves Guidebook Is A Tour Guide In Your Pocket. [rick Steves]. Includes Bibliographical References (pages 348-352) And Indexes. With this guide, you'll explore this relaxed country at the western edge of Europe. Tour Lisbon's cobbled lanes and grand squares, and nautical sights, reminders of Portugal's seafaring glory days. Step back into history at the palaces in Sintra and the bone chapel of Evora. Follow the pilgrims to Fatima, and cruise the lazy Douro River. Soak up the sun at the Algarve beach of your dreams. When evening comes, enjoy a dinner of fresh seafood stew, join the locals at a bluesy fado bar, and raise a glass of port wine in a toast. Rick's candid, humorous advice will guide you to good-value hotels and restaurants. He'll help you plan where to go and what to see, depending on the length of your trip. You'll get up-to-date recommendations about what is worth your time and money. More than just reviews and directions, a Rick Steves guidebook is a tour guide in your pocket.--back cover With this guide, you'll explore this relaxed country at the western edge of Europe. Tour Lisbon's cobbled lanes and grand squares, and nautical sights, reminders of Portugal's seafaring glory days. Step back into history at the palaces in Sintra and the bone chapel of Évora. Follow the pilgrims to Faʹtima, and cruise the lazy Douro River. Soak up the sun at the Algarve beach of your dreams. When evening comes, enjoy a dinner of fresh seafood stew, join the locals at a bluesy fado bar, and raise a glass of port wine in a toast. Rick's candid, humorous advice will guide you to good-value hotels and restaurants. He'll help you plan where to go and what to see, depending on the length of your trip. You'll get up-to-date recommendations about what is worth your time and money. More than just reviews and directions, a Rick Steves guidebook is a tour guide in your pocket Helps travellers experience the best that Portugal has to offer. This guide includes: opinionated coverage of both famous and lesser-known sights, friendly places to eat and sleep, suggested day plans, walking tours and trip itineraries, and instructions for smooth travel anywhere by car, train, or foot. 8 unnumbered pages of plates, 1 unnmbered page, 460 pages : 20 cm