Portugal Eyewitness Travel Guide

400 pages Published: 15 Jul 2021 125 x 217mm Dorling Kindersley The ideal travel companion, full of insider advice on what to see and do, plus detailed itineraries and comprehensive maps for exploring Portugal. Take a guided walking tour of Lisbon, island-hop around the Azores, become a wine connoisseur in port country or relax on Madeira's golden beaches: everything you need to know is clearly laid out within colour-coded chapters. Discover the best of Portugal with this indispensable travel guide. Inside DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Portugal: - Over 35 colour maps help you navigate with ease - Simple layout makes it easy to find the information you need - Comprehensive tours and itineraries of Portugal, designed for every interest and budget - Illustrations and floorplans show the inside of Sintra's Pena Palace, the UNESCO World Heritage site of Alcobaça and Lisbon's Mosteiro dos Jerónimos - Colour photographs of vibrant cities, beautiful beaches and islands, churches and castles, pretty town centres and more - Detailed chapters, with area maps, cover Lisbon - Alfama, Baixa and Avenida, Bairro Alto and Estrela, Belém and further afield - the Lisbon Coast, Estremadura and Ribatejo, the Beiras, Douro and Trás-os-Montes, Minho, Alentejo, the Algarve, Madeira and the Azores - Historical and cultural context gives you a richer travel experience: learn about Portugal's history, way of life, architecture, ceramic Azulejos tiles, traditional food and drink, festivals and events, and more - Essential travel tips: our expert choices of where to stay, eat, shop and sightsee, plus useful phrases, and transport, visa and health information Portugal (Portugália) Eyewitness Travel Guide