Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Casa de Serralves
Porto's art lovers don't miss the cutting-edge exhibits inside this art-deco mansion in the park. (
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Museu da Tapeçaria de Portalegre Guy Fino
Be dazzled by colour at this fine tapestry museum in the Alentejo.
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Museu de Lamego
Superb collection of works from 16th-century luminary Grão Vasco. (
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Nightlife
When the sun goes down, things start to get interesting. Whether you want to party like a rock star or sip cocktails with
a more laid-back, bohemian crowd, you'll find these and dozens of other scenes in Portugal.
Lagos
Packed with music-filled bars and lounges, Lagos is the nightlife centre of the Algarve. (
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Forte São João Baptista
In a striking 17th-century fort, this hotel, restaurant and nightclub throws some of the best
summer parties in the north. (
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Cais do Sodré
Lisbon's new nightlife epicentre has colourful bars, tapas joints and DJ-spinning clubs that stay open till
the early morning. (
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Porto
Nightlife has exploded in recent years, with revellers packing the bar- and gallery-lined streets near Rua das
Carmelitas. (
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Historic Villages
Portugal is home to many enchanting villages, where a stroll along peaceful cobblestone lanes is like strolling back in
time.
Óbidos
Medieval architecture, lively festivals and charming guesthouses await in this fortified town an hour north of
Lisbon. (
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Mértola
Set high above the Rio Guadiana, this remarkably well-preserved Alentejo town is considered an open-air mu-
seum. (
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Monsanto
A forlorn village surrounding an age-old, boulder-strewn castle, with great walking trails nearby through
rolling countryside. (
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Miranda do Douro
A remote fortress town on the edge of Spain, with an imposing 16th-century castle and street signs
in the ancient language of Mirandês. (
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Castelo de Vide
Wander the medieval Jewish quarter and take in sweeping views over the surrounding cork and olive
groves. (
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