Category: Portugal
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One week in Portugal by train
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I’ll start by saying one week in Portugal is not enough. But this itinerary shows you three of Portugal’s main cities, a variety of its main landmarks and, of course, involves port. And you’ll travel around on Portugal’s excellent train network. You could add extra days in any of the…
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A trip to Porto in four themes
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Porto is most famous for its port production, and you could certainly focus your trip to Porto on sampling port. But there’s much more to Porto than port! I’ve broken Porto down into four themes to focus on, and added a bonus category at the end. Port First things first.…
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Five reasons to visit Coimbra, Portugal’s most underrated city
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I spent about 24 hours in Coimbra on my way from Lisbon to Porto on the train. Coimbra’s about halfway between them and is often overlooked in favour of those better-known and arguably more glamorous cities. But Coimbra is more than just a well-placed stopping-off point. It’s well worth visiting…
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Things to do in Lisbon (and two day trips)
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If you’re thinking about things to do in Lisbon, look no further. I’ve gathered all Lisbon’s top hits into one handy summary, organised geographically, including two day trips. Lisbon in a nutshell Lisbon has something for everyone, from its surprising number of UNESCO World Heritage Sites to the many opportunities…