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All About Portugal By Coach By Rail You can get to Portugal by coach. Eurolines (www.eurolines.fr) CP - Comboios de Portugal (www.cp.pt), the Portuguese railway and Intercentro (www.internorte.pt) both operate international company, offers a vast rail network covering the whole of routes to and from Portugal.There are regular coach services mainland Portugal and also offers international train services to between Portugal’s main towns and cities. For details of (...) Vigo, Madrid and Paris.There are a number of options to meet (...) Duty and tax-free exemptions EUROPEAN UNION COUNTRIESTravellers arriving from European Union countries can carry items for personal use in their luggage that do not exceed the following limits:Tobacco products:- 800 cigarettes- 400 cigarillos (cigars weighing not more than 3 (...) 2013 Turismo de Portugal. All rights reserved. 1/16 [email protected] Golf Algarve Lagoa Pestana Golf Academy Address: Apartado 10118400 Carvoeiro Telephone: +351282 340 440 Fax: +351 282 340 449 E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.pestanagolf.com Silves Oceânico Academy Course Address: Amendoeira Golf Resort Morgado da Lameira 8365-023 Alcantarilha Telephone: +351 289 310 330 - 282 320 800 Fax: +289 310 393 - 282 313 760 E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.oceanicogolf.com Centro de Portugal Coimbra Academia de Golf da Quinta das Lágrimas Address: Rua António Augusto Gonçalves - Santa Clara 3041-901 Coimbra Telephone: +351 239 802 388 Fax: +351 239 441 695 E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.quintadaslagrimas.pt/golfe 2013 Turismo de Portugal. All rights reserved. 2/16 [email protected] Regular transport services SATA TAP Portugal Telephone: 707 227 282 - +351 296 209 720 Telephone: 707 205 700 - Call Center E-mail: [email protected];[email protected] Website: Website: http://www.flytap.pt http://www.sata.pt 2013 Turismo de Portugal. All rights reserved. 3/16 [email protected] Suggestions Discover the Manueline style Festivals and Devotions Arising out of the will of a king and from the creative genius that As an act of faith or the simple pleasure of discovery, you will existed in Portugal in the 16th century, Manueline art is a find in Portugal a multitude of reasons for visiting and for genuinely Portuguese form of artistic expression.The Age of religious celebration and as many options for spiritual quest. Discoveries brought great wealth and knowledge to Portugal. (...) Portugal, the oldest nation in Europe, whose frontiers have (...) Knights Templar Why not make a journey inspired by the mysteries of the history of the Knights of the Order of the Temple and their symbolism full of occult messages, to discover Portugal’s Templar treasures? The Knights Templar settled in Portugal in the 12th (...) Alentejo Flavours of Alentejo Creativity and imagination in using very simple ingredients has made Alentejo cuisine a surprising mix of flavours and proof of the hospitality of the Alentejo people.The province was once a region of wheat and wide plains where herds of swine (...) Beja Beja We visit Beja in an atmosphere of peace and discover stories of conquests and lost loves.We begin with a visit to the Torre de Menagem (the Keep) of the Castle, which was so important in the battles to defend Portugal's borders. With its 40 metres (...) Elvas Visit Elvas Located close to the border, Elvas fought to maintain the independence of Portugal and its history. By doing so, it became an example for all mankind.Upon our arrival in the city, we are greeted by a magnificent Aqueduct extending a distance of 7 km (...) Tróia Playing golf near Lisbon The mild climate and the beauty of its coastal landscapes makes Lisbon a very much appreciated golf region by golfers from around the world.Designed by architects known for challenging courses, such as Robert Trent Jones, Rocky Roquemore, Donald (...) Algarve 2013 Turismo de Portugal. All rights reserved. 4/16 [email protected] Fun with all the family in the Algarve Marinas and Yacht Harbours in the Algarve With its mild year-round climate, it's easy to see why the Algarve Arriving in the Algarve by boat, you will find many places along is the obvious choice for a fun-filled holiday for the whole family. the coast where you can safely dock. The Marinas and Yacht But those fun days are not limited to sunbathing and swimming Harbours offer all the amenities and services you might need in the sea and the sports you can do on the Algarve (...) and have many opportunities for fun and recreation that make (...) The Algarve beaches From long, sandy beaches protected by golden cliffs to small Vilamoura and its marina bays nestled between rocks, the Algarve has beaches to suit all Modern, lively and sophisticated, Vilamoura has developed tastes. What they have in common is the offer of a perfect around its marina, and is today one of the largest leisure resorts holiday in the sun. What are the ingredients of this offer? A (...) in Europe. The town is built around a tourist resort begun in the 1970s. But the Romans already knew the area, as is clear (...) Aljezur Vicentina Coast The coastal strip between Odeceixe and Burgau is known as the Vincentina Coast, and is a different part of the Algarve, where the preserved nature has a strong, wild character, creating landscapes of breathtaking majesty. This area is part of the (...) Silves Silves Silves was the capital of the ancient Arab kingdom of Algarve, and its most important city. That era gave it a stately outline, the epitome of which is its red-hued castle, inviting exploration. Considered the most beautiful military monument (...) Azores The Gastronomy of the Azores Gourmets delight in the many traditional recipes of Azorean cuisine. Here, fish and seafood abound, so those who appreciate a delicious fish straight from the sea will find a paradise in the Azores.Grilled, in bouillabaisses or soups, fish is cooked (...) Horta Horta: The most colourful marina in the world When on Faial, a visit to the Horta Marina is a must for the excitement of seeing the yachts moored there and for the great open air exhibition of paintings made on the jetty by all the visiting sailors.This nautical amenity was opened in 1986, and (...) 2013 Turismo de Portugal. All rights reserved. 5/16 [email protected] Ilha das Flores Island of Flores As a part of the global network of UNESCO Biosphere Reserves, the island of Flores, the westernmost territory of the Azores and Europe, has landscapes that are true havens. Together with the island of Corvo, this island is part of the western group (...) Ilha do Pico Landscape of the Pico Island Vineyard Culture, World Heritage (UNESCO) What about tasting a wine that grows on basaltic rock? It seems strange that such conditions produce such a delicious nectar, but the truth is that in days gone by, this wine went directly to the table of the Russian Tsars.The cultivation of vines (...) Centro de Portugal Gastronomy from the Centro de Portugal The Wines of Centro de Portugal In Centro de Portugal you will be delighted by flavours from the With its great diversity of landscapes and climatic conditions, sea and the mountain, by sweets that will make you beg for Centro de Portugal produces excellent wines that go well with more, all with the added spice of the warm welcome of the the regional cuisine.Bairrada WinesSituated in the coastal strip people, who love to receive visitors with an abundant table.The between the ocean and the Serra do Buçaco, the Bairrada (...) (...) Peniche Golf on the west coast To the north of Lisbon, with good access from the capital, you can enjoy the invigorating Atlantic air while swinging away at one of the Western region’s golf courses. You can practise your different game strategies by the sea and sand dunes or (...) Lisboa Region Cascais Cascais and the Estoril Coast Cascais and Estoril, or the coast north of Lisbon, became one of the most cosmopolitan and touristic places in Portugal ever since King Luís I chose the bay for his summer residence in the late 19th century.The mild climate and an annual average of (...) 2013 Turismo de Portugal. All rights reserved. 6/16 [email protected] Ericeira Ericeira, Surfing Reserve The route following the sea north of Lisbon is one of the most popular tours of the Portuguese coast. Along the way there are some great surprises, like Ericeira, a fishing village with a lot of tradition linked to the sea, now recognised as one of (...) Lisboa Lisbon for all the family Lisbon in a day Lisbon is a perfect city in which to spend a few days with the You can see the key points in the Portuguese capital in one day – children. It's welcoming and safe, with a mild climate and easy to museums, monuments and views that are an eyeful.Start with a explore on foot, besides having numerous activities designed view from the top. From the walls of the São Jorge Castle, you especially for kids, both outdoors and indoors.The whole (...) can take in the whole city, the hills, the Tagus, the (...) Lisbon, a shopping destination In the cosmopolitan city of Lisbon, everything is just a stone’s throw away.To the people of Lisbon, Baixa (downtown) has always been the place par excellence for shopping. And even the big international brands like to have their space in this (...) Madeira Funchal Monte Monte, also known as "the village of carts", is one of Funchal’s most distinctive neighbourhoods, and a “must-visit" for tourists, not only because of its history but also for its panoramic view over the bay of Funchal.
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