The incredibly beautiful country of Portugal forms the most south-westerly point of mainland Europe and shares the Iberian Peninsula with its only neighbour – Spain. Albeit the small size of the country Portugal has had a gigantean influence on the world throughout history. Within 92,000 square kilometres Portuguese landscapes and cultures differs dramatically from region to region. In the North, the terrain is green and dominated by forests, rivers, rolling hills and lush valleys. The centre has a more rustic and mountainous feel with stone villages that hug hillsides, medieval frontier towns and lagoons. The South opens into prairies, cork forests, olive groves and fortified towns perched on hillocks. The southern coast of the Algarve has, for decades, been a popular destination for family beach holidays and for good reason. Portugal's diverse topography offer something for everyone. From historic cities such as Braga, Évora, Porto and Coimbra to the vibrant cultural centre that is Lisbon. Let MADABOUTPORUGAL be your definitive guide to your perfect getaway to one of the most exciting holiday destinations that exceed your imagination.
Regional Map of Portugal
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Castelo Rodrigo
Praça do Comércio - Lisbon
As with Rome, Lisbon is spread over seven steep hills containing a network of medieval cobbled streets that are still traversed by rickety old trams and funiculars. Beautiful wide open squares are home to statues commemorating former glories. It is where people come to while away the time in the cafés which line their peripheries, sampling a Pastel de Nata, the famous local sweet custard tart.
What Lisbon lacks in size is compensated with charm, beauty, friendliness, temperate weather and offers something for everyone. It only takes a few days to do Lisbon justice. It is even better to make the capital a hub for a week or two's holiday, taking day trips and excursions to the surrounding area. Along with our sister website MADABOUTLISBON.COM we will guide you there and introduce you to the best places to see and top things to do.
The Algarves liveliest resort
Europe's best surfing hotspot
Ancient town in the heart of the Alentejo
The exciting capital of Madeira
A beautiful medieval town and birthplace of Portugal
A beautiful historic town on the Western Algarve
The stunning preserved medieval town once a wedding gift for a Queen
The most westerly point in mainland Europe with breathtaking scenery
An incredibly beautiful island in the Azores
The tallest mountain on Portugal's mainland
A must-see fairytale town close to Lisbon
The head quarters of the Templar Knights in Portugal
North of Lisbon and close to the Atlantic is the fairytale town of Sintra, (formerly "Cintra"). It's beautiful setting amongst the forests of the Serra de Sintra and moderate climate have been a draw for royals, poets, romantics and visitors alike for centuries. Lord Byron once described Sintra as a "glorious Eden". Sintra has more palaces, fine houses, castles and other places of interest to shake a proverbial stick at. There is an aura of playfulness here with a touch of the absurd, eccentricity and kitsch, enough to make architectural puritans shudder‚ yet easy to fall in love with. In 1996 Sintra's uniqueness was recognised by UNESCO and was added to its list of heritage sites.
Millennia of occupation in the town, and the surrounding area, has left an abundance of monuments and attractions to visit. Most of which are within easy reach using local public transport. Each year visitors flock to Sintra to visit the Moorish Castle and Pena Palace, the Quinta da Regaleira, Palácio de Seteais and Palácio de Monserrate. There are a plethora of guided and private tours to choose from for a more informative and unique experience. Well signed hiking routes criss-cross the region over beautiful landscapes allowing visitors to walk in the footsteps of the ancients. Along with our sister website MADABOUTSINTRA.COM we will guide you there and introduce you to the best places to see and top things to do.
Sintra's old town centre (Vila Velha)
Alentejan Golden Plain
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Praia do Carvoeiro - Algarve
Funchal – Madeira
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| Sintra's historical centre is 18 miles (29km) west of Lisbon Portela Airport
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