Lonely Planet Portugal

by Wilkinson, Julia; King, John

• ISBN13: 9781864501933
• ISBN10: 1864501936
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2001-02-01
• Publisher: Lonely Planet

Summary

Travel guides explore countries, regions and cities in depth and for every budget, with reliable, easy-to-use maps, first-hand recommendations, well-researched background information and thorough, up-to-date coverage of all the sights -- on and off the beaten track. There are more than 230 titles in this classic series covering nearly every country in the world.-- comprehensive guide to Portugal's sun-kissed beaches, colourful markets and medieval castles-- loads of tried-and-tested accommodation options to suit all budgets-- the best port and Madeira tasting tours in the region-- up-to-date information on sporting events, football and bullfighting-- insider entertainment advice, including festas, feira and fado

Table of Contents

The Authors	7	(2)
This Book	9	(1)
Foreword	10	(3)
Introduction	13	(3)
Facts About Portugal	16	(41)
History	16	(10)
Geography	26	(1)
Climate	27	(1)
Ecology & Environment	27	(2)
Flora & Fauna	29	(5)
Government & Politics	34	(1)
Economy	35	(1)
Population & People	36	(1)
Education	37	(1)
Arts	37	(5)
Portugal's Architecture	42	(11)
Society & Conduct	53	(2)
Religion	55	(1)
Language	56	(1)
Facts For The Visitor	57	(50)
Suggested Itineraries	57	(1)
Planning	57	(4)
Responsible Tourism	61	(1)
Tourist Offices	61	(1)
Visas & Documents	61	(2)
Embassies & Consulates	63	(2)
Customs	65	(1)
Money	65	(3)
Post & Communications	68	(3)
Internet Resources	71	(1)
Books	72	(1)
Films	73	(1)
Newspapers & Magazines	74	(1)
Radio & TV	74	(1)
Video Systems	74	(1)
Photography & Video	75	(1)
Time	75	(1)
Electricity	75	(1)
Weights & Measures	75	(1)
Laundry	76	(1)
Toilets	76	(1)
Health	76	(4)
Women Travellers	80	(1)
Gay & Lesbian Travellers	80	(2)
Disabled Travellers	82	(1)
Senior Travellers	82	(1)
Travel with Children	83	(1)
Useful Organisations	84	(1)
Dangers & Annoyances	84	(1)
Emergencies	85	(1)
Legal Matters	85	(1)
Business Hours	86	(1)
Public Holidays & Special Events	86	(1)
Activities	87	(4)
Courses	91	(1)
Work	92	(1)
Accommodation	93	(3)
Food	96	(4)
Drinks	100	(3)
Entertainment	103	(1)
Spectator Sports	103	(2)
Shopping	105	(2)
Getting There & Away	107	(13)
Air	107	(5)
Land	112	(5)
Sea	117	(1)
Organised Tours	117	(3)
Getting Around	120	(8)
Air	120	(1)
Bus	120	(1)
Train	120	(2)
Car & Motorcycle	122	(2)
Bicycle	124	(1)
Hitching	125	(1)
Boat	126	(1)
Local Transport	126	(1)
Organised Tours	127	(1)
Lisbon	128	(45)
History	129	(1)
Orientation	130	(1)
Information	131	(11)
Baixa & the Riverfront	142	(1)
Chiado & Bairro Alto	143	(1)
Alfama, Castelo & Graca	144	(2)
Estrela, Lapa & Doca de Alcantara	146	(1)
Rato, Marques de Pombal & Saldanha	147	(2)
Greater Lisbon	149	(1)
Parque das Nacoes	149	(1)
Belem	150	(3)
Activities	153	(1)
Organised Tours	153	(1)
Special Events	154	(1)
Places to Stay	154	(3)
Places to Eat	157	(4)
Entertainment	161	(4)
Spectator Sports	165	(1)
Shopping	166	(1)
Getting There & Away	167	(2)
Getting Around	169	(4)
Around Lisbon	173	(27)
Sintra	173	(8)
West of Sintra	181	(1)
Cascais	182	(4)
Estoril	186	(2)
Queluz	188	(1)
Mafra	188	(3)
Setubal Peninsula	191	(1)
Costa Da Caparica	191	(2)
Setubal	193	(5)
Sesimbra	198	(2)
The Algarve	200	(56)
History	200	(1)
Geography	201	(1)
Information	201	(1)
Activities	202	(3)
Special Events	205	(1)
Shopping	205	(1)
Faro & the Leeward Coast	206	(1)
Faro	206	(8)
Sao Bras de Alportel	214	(1)
Estoi	215	(1)
Olhao	216	(2)
Tavira	218	(6)
Around Tavira	224	(1)
Vila Real de Santo Antonio	224	(1)
Castro Marim	225	(2)
The Central Coast	227	(1)
Loule	227	(2)
Albufeira	229	(4)
Carvoeiro	233	(1)
Silves	234	(2)
Portimao	236	(2)
Praia da Rocha	238	(1)
The Windward Coast & Costa Vicentina	239	(1)
Lagos	239	(6)
From Lagos to Sagres	245	(1)
Sagres	246	(4)
North of Sagres	250	(2)
The Interior	252	(1)
Monchique	252	(1)
Around Monchique	253	(1)
Alcoutim	254	(2)
The Alentejo	256	(44)
History	256	(2)
Coastal & Baixo Alentejo	258	(1)
Mertola	258	(4)
Beja	262	(3)
Serpa	265	(2)
Moura	267	(1)
Coastal Alentejo	268	(1)
Alto Alentejo	269	(1)
Evora	269	(10)
Around Evora	279	(1)
Monsaraz	280	(1)
Reguengos de Monsaraz	281	(2)
Estremoz	283	(3)
Borba	286	(1)
Vila Vicosa	286	(2)
Elvas	288	(3)
Portalegre	291	(3)
Castelo de Vide	294	(3)
Marvao	297	(3)
Estremadura & Ribatejo	300	(35)
Ericeira	300	(4)
Peniche	304	(2)
Reserva Natural da Berlenga	306	(1)
Obidos	306	(2)
Caldas da Rainha	308	(2)
Foz do Arelho	310	(1)
Sao Martinho do Porto	311	(1)
Nazare	311	(3)
Alcobaca	314	(2)
Batalha	316	(2)
Leiria	318	(2)
Pinhal de Leiria	320	(1)
Fatima	321	(1)
Porto de Mos	322	(1)
Parque Natural das Serras de Aire e Candeeiros	323	(1)
Mira de Aire	324	(1)
Santarem	324	(4)
Castelo de Almourol	328	(1)
Tomar	328	(7)
The Beiras	335	(49)
Beira Litoral	335	(1)
Coimbra	335	(12)
Around Coimbra	347	(2)
Figueira da Foz	349	(4)
Around Figueira da Foz	353	(1)
Praia de Mira	353	(1)
Aveiro	354	(4)
Beira Baixa	358	(1)
Castelo Branco	358	(2)
Monsanto	360	(1)
Beira Alta & the Serra da Estrela	361	(1)
Viseu	362	(5)
Parque Natural da Serra da Estrela	367	(3)
Seia	370	(1)
Gouveia	371	(1)
Sabugeiro	372	(1)
Manteigas	372	(2)
Penhas da Saude	374	(1)
Covilha	375	(2)
Sortelha	377	(1)
Guarda	378	(3)
Trancoso	381	(1)
Almeida	382	(2)
The Douro	384	(42)
Porto	384	(17)
Port	401	(7)
Around Porto	408	(2)
Amarante	410	(5)
Lamego	415	(3)
Around Lamego	418	(1)
Peso da Regua	419	(1)
The Alto Douro	419	(2)
Vila Nova de Foz Coa	421	(3)
Parque Natural do Douro Internacional	424	(2)
The Minho	426	(40)
Southern Minho	426	(1)
Braga	426	(7)
Around Braga	433	(1)
Barcelos	433	(3)
Guimaraes	436	(5)
Around Guimaraes	441	(1)
Coastal & Northern Minho	441	(1)
Viana do Castelo	441	(5)
Valenca do Minho	446	(2)
Moncao	448	(1)
Ponte de Lima	449	(3)
Ponte da Barca	452	(2)
Arcos de Valdevez	454	(1)
Parque Nacional da Peneda-Geres	455	(4)
Soajo	459	(1)
Around Soajo	460	(1)
Geres	460	(2)
Around Geres	462	(1)
Eastern Peneda-Geres	463	(3)
Tras-Os-Montes	466	(23)
Western Tras-os-Montes	466	(1)
Vila Real	466	(5)
Parque Natural do Alvao	471	(1)
Mondim de Basto	472	(1)
Chaves	473	(3)
Eastern Tras-os-Montes	476	(1)
Braganca	476	(5)
Parque Natural de Montesinho	481	(3)
Miranda do Douro	484	(5)
LANGUAGE	489	(7)
GLOSSARY	496	(3)
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS	499	(6)
INDEX	505	(1)
Text	505	(5)
Boxed Text	510