Insight Guides Portugal (Travel Guide eBook)
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Insight Guides Portugal (Travel Guide eBook)

  1. 376 pages
  2. English
  3. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub
Available until 23 Dec |Learn more

Insight Guides Portugal (Travel Guide eBook)

About this book

Insight Guides Portugal Travel made easy. Ask local experts.
Comprehensive travel guide packed with inspirational photography and fascinating cultural insights. From deciding when to go, to choosing what to see when you arrive, this guide to Portugal is all you need to plan your perfect trip, with insider information on must-see, top attractions like the magical town of Sintra, the Unesco World Heritage Site of Convento in Tomar and the stunning JerĂłnimos monastery in Lisbon, and cultural gems like cruising the Douro valley, embracing the lively Carnival festival and taking in the white-sanded beaches in Cascais. Features of this travel guide to Portugal:
- Inspirational colour photography: discover the best destinations, sights and excursions, and be inspired by stunning imagery
- Historical and cultural insights: immerse yourself in Portugal's rich history and culture, and learn all about its people, art and traditions
- Practical full-colour maps: with every major sight and listing highlighted, the full-colour maps make on-the-ground navigation easy
- Editor's Choice: uncover the best of Portugal with our pick of the region's top destinations
- Key tips and essential information: packed full of important travel information, from transport and tipping to etiquette and hours of operation
- Covers: Lisbon; Estorial and Cascais; Sintra; SetĂșbal and the ArrĂĄbida Peninsula; Algarve; Évora and Alentejo; Estremadura and Ribatejo; Coimbra; Beira Alta and Beira Baixa; Porto; The Douro Valley; Costa Verde and the Minho; TrĂĄs-os-Montes; Madeira; The AzoresLooking for a specific guide to Lisbon? Check out Insight Guides Pocket Lisbon for a detailed and entertaining look at all the city has to offer. About Insight Guides: Insight Guides is a pioneer of full-colour guide books, with almost 50 years' experience of publishing high-quality, visual travel guides with user-friendly, modern design. We produce around 400 full-colour print guide books and maps, as well as phrase books, picture-packed eBooks and apps to meet different travellers' needs. Insight Guides' unique combination of beautiful travel photography and focus on history and culture create a unique visual reference and planning tool to inspire your next adventure.

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Information

Year
2022
Print ISBN
9781789199161
eBook ISBN
9781839052484
Edition
8
Subtopic
Travel

Table of contents

  1. How To Use This E-Book
  2. Portugal’s Top 10 Attractions
  3. Editor’s Choice
  4. Plan & Book Your Tailor-Made Trip
  5. Land by the sea
  6. The Portuguese
  7. Decisive dates
  8. Ancient Lusitania
  9. A Nation is Born
  10. The English Connection
  11. Empire Building
  12. The Conquerors are Conquered
  13. Revolution and Evolution
  14. Saints, Miracles and Shrines
  15. Travellers’ Tales
  16. Fado
  17. Portuguese Food
  18. Wines of Portugal
  19. Festivals for all Seasons
  20. Portuguese Architecture
  21. Portuguese Art Through the Ages
  22. Pousadas and Manor Houses
  23. Natural Portugal
  24. Places
  25. Lisbon
  26. Azulejos: A National Emblem
  27. Estoril and Cascais
  28. Sintra
  29. SetĂșbal and The ArrĂĄbida Peninsula
  30. Algarve
  31. Évora and Alentejo
  32. Preserving Arts and Crafts
  33. Estremadura and Ribatejo
  34. Coimbra
  35. Side Trips From Coimbra
  36. Beira Alta and Beira Baixa
  37. Porto
  38. The Douro Valley
  39. Port Wine, The Douro’s Treasure
  40. Costa Verde and The Minho
  41. Trås Os Montes
  42. Madeira
  43. The Azores
  44. Transportation
  45. A-Z: A Handy Summary of Practical Information
  46. Language
  47. Further Reading