Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Cascais
kighsh-kighsh (igh = long i)
Salema
sah-LAY-mah
Cape Sagres
KAH-peh SAH-gresh
Lagos
LAH-goosh
Tavira
TAH-vih-rah
Évora
EH-voh-rah
Fátima
FAH-tee-mah
Alcobaça
ahl-koh-BAH-sah
Óbidos
OH-bee-doosh
Coimbra
koh-EEM-brah
Porto
POR-toh
Douro
DOH-roh
Peso da Régua
PAY-soh dah RAY-gwah
Pinhão
PEEN-yow
Although many Portuguese people—especially those in the tourist trade, and in big cit-
ies—speak English, Portugal can surprise English-speaking travelers with one of the
biggest language barriers in Western Europe. Locals visibly brighten when you know and
a phrase book, particularly if you want to interact with local people. You'll find that doors
open quicker and with more smiles when you can speak a few words of the language.
