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Berlitz Pocket Guide Portugal is a concise, full-colour travel guide that combines lively text with vivid photography to highlight the very best that this sunny, hospitable country has to offer. The Where To Go chapter details all the key sights, from the capital Lisbon which mixes old-world charm, local colour & modern amenities to the ever-popular Algarve & its finest top quality golf courses, hotels & resorts
- all of this washed down with a glass of fine port. To inspire you, the book offers a rundown of the Top 10 Attractions in the country, followed by an itinerary for a Perfect Tour of Portugal. The What to Do chapter is a snapshot of ways to spend your spare time, from sampling some fine port in Porto to practising your swing on some of the best golf courses in Europe, or just topping your tan on one of the Algarve`s beautiful sandy beaches. In this guide you`ll also find background information, including a brief history of the country & an Eating Out chapter covering its wonderfully traditional cuisine. There are carefully chosen listings of the best hotels & restaurants, & an A-Z to equip you with all the practical information you will need. Looking for something more focused? Why not take a look at our Berlitz Pocket Guide Lisbon, or Berlitz Pocket Guide Algarve? Berlitz Pocket Guide Portugal is the perfect choice for your trip to this beautiful country.
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Portugal at 1:350, 000 on an indexed, waterproof & tear-resistant road map with topographic & tourist information, published by Reise Know-How as part of their highly acclaimed World Mapping Project. The map is double-sided to provide the best balance between a good scale & a convenient size sheet. Light altitude colouring with contours, peak heights & graphics for swamps presents the country’s topography. Road network

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selected small local roads & country tracks & gives driving distances on main & secondary routes. Railway lines are included & local airports are marked. The map also shows internal administrative divisions with names of the provinces. National parks & other protected areas are highlighted & a range of symbols mark various places of interest including campsites, UNESCO World Heritage sites & other historical or cultural monuments, viewpoints, golf courses, etc. Latitude & longitude lines are drawn at 10’ intervals. The map has an extensive index of localities. Map legend

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Portugal in Rick Steves’ travel guide series, published in the UK by Avalon, comprising a range of titles focussing on destinations in Great Britain & Europe. As one of the leading American guide book publishers to European destinations, Rick Steves’ guides are predominantly targeted at an American market in terms of language, style & tone, yet still remain a useful companion to European travellers. The author himself has comprehensively researched each title, lending the recommendations in each guide a more personal air than guides that are researched by a team of writers. Each title is arranged geographically by region, area & city, with each section giving details on orientation, tourist information, ‘helpful hints’, getting around, local tours on foot or by car, day trips, principal sights, activities, recommended experiences, nightlife, sleeping, eating & transport connections. H&-drawn overview maps lend each guide a more personal touch. An introductory paragraph also introduces readers to the destination, with guidance on pre-trip planning, practicalities, money, sightseeing, sleeping, eating, ‘travelling as a temporary local’ & ‘back door travel philosophy’. An appendix also offers information on communication, transportation, resources, holidays & festivals, conversions & climate, a packing checklist & essential vocabulary. *A number of Rick Steves’ guides are updated annually. Please see individual titles for further information; they will carry the year in the title of the guidebook.’* ...
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Includes: enlargements of Lisbon, Setubal, Evora, Beja, Lagos, Portimao & Faro. About this series: Indexed touring
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Southern Portugal including the Algarve at 1:300, 000 in a series of indexed touring maps from Michelin. The map provides a good presentation of the landscape, highlighting scenic routes & national/regional parks, &

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street plans of Lisbon, Setúbal, Evora, Beja, Lagos, Portimão & Faro showing principal sights & facilities, main traffic routes, one way street & pedestrianized areas; each plan has a short index listing main streets. The map also indicates locations with a street plan in the Michelin`s Red Guide to hotels & restaurants in Spain & Portugal &

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a distance/driving times table. Please note: cartography is an enlargement of the publishers’ map of the whole of Portugal at 1:400, 000, without additional information but in larger print. Maps in the Michelin’s regional series of Portugal have topography indicated by bold relief shading with spot heights & colouring for forested areas. Detailed road information, characteristic of Michelin’s maps,

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toll & free sections of motorways, road widths, difficult or dangerous roads, restrictions & seasonal closures, steep gradients, level crossings & fords, etc. Railway lines are shown with stations. Tourist information

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pousadas & selected campsites, places of interest, scenic routes & viewpoints, sport & leisure facilities, etc. The maps also indicate locations with a street plan in the Michelin`s Red Guide to hotels & restaurants in Spain & Portugal. The maps have a grid showing latitude & longitude at intervals of 20’. The index of place name is next to the map. Each title also has street plans of main towns, as indicated in the individual descriptions, & a distance/driving time table. Map legend

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In this title, contemporary Portugal brought to life through better coverage of nightlife, activities & urban pursuits. It features activities chapter by an outdoor specialist that gives indepth coverage for the adrenalin-chasing traveller. Meet the Locals with one of Lisbon's top designers & an up-&-coming wine-maker sharing inside knowledge. There is a Green Dex mini-index that quickly identifies the properties, tour operators & activity outfitters that operate according to sustainable principles. ...
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Portugal in the Thomas Cook Driving Guides series; comprising a range of guides dedicated to exploring a selection of the best car tours & drives in Britain, Europe, Australasia & North America. The guides are designed to provide readers with a flexible reference source to explore the region or country by car; taking in the best local attractions & things to do & see. Recommended driving tours are linked with local sights for each chapter & total driving time is indicated clearly. An introductory section gives an overview of the destination with details of the place & its people, history, art & architecture, culture, geography & food & drink. Each chapter is divided into a touring area which is rated in categories such as architecture, entertainment & children to allow readers to plan a drive accordingly. Individual chapters give an outline of the region & provide practical guidance on getting there & around. A dedicated ...
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Portugal in the National Geographic Traveler guide series, produced by America’s leading travel publishers, exploring a range of cities, regions & countries worldwide & using the expertise & tradition of National Geographic to provide a comprehensive survey of each destination. Each of the guides in the series draws upon National Geographic’s rich history of travel experience & is researched by authors familiar with the area. Whilst the content is influenced by an American editorial style, individual titles are still accessible to a non-American audience, with a combination of practical guidance & detailed information included in each guide. The series also relies upon the extensive image libraries of National Geographic to present a rich visual image of each destination. Individual National Geographic Traveler titles are organised uniformly, allowing readers to access information quickly & easily. Introductory sections provide information on Charting your Trip, with details of getting there & around & a History & Culture chapter profiling history, food & drink, land & landscape, flora & fauna & arts & literature. Chapter are arranged geographically by region, with notable cities & areas principally describing the main sites & attractions, with further information on directions, history & practicalities. There are also a number of individual features & insider tips throughout each guide covering subjects such as walking tours, local culture, driving tours, recommended local experiences & in-depth thematic short histories of the culture & histories of individual regions. A Travelwise section at the back of each guide provides essential practical information on when to go, what to take, further reading, getting there & around, local etiquette, media, holidays, money matters, religion, smoking, time differences, opening times, travellers with disabilities & accommodation. Restaurants & hotels are listed with brief descriptions & information on prices, location, contact details & facilities for the relevant regional chapters in the guide. ...
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Portugal, Madeira & the Azores in the Green Guide series from Michelin; detailed guides exploring the major sights & attractions of a range of cities, regions & countries. Drawing on a long publishing history, Michelin guides are renowned for their individual ‘star rating’, ranking restaurants, sights & attractions. Listings in each guide are organised alphabetically, allowing readers to access information quickly as well as being designed for practical use on the road. With an emphasis on cultural activities & history, each sight is graded & has extensive background information. Practical visitor information is clearly highlighted with symbols. Predominantly recognised for their extensive coverage of French regions (shown on our website in a separate series), the Green Guides also cover international destinations. An extensive introductory section on planning your trip provides information on when & where to go, useful pre-trip information, getting there, where to stay & eat & what to do & see. There are also individual sections on Nature, History & Art ad Culture & a selection of driving tours of the area. Fold-out maps at the front & back of the book give an overview of the area covered by the guide. The structure of each guide varies depending on the type of destination. National & regional guides cover regions alphabetically, each with their own accommodation, sights & food & drink listings, while City guides cover sights alphabetically with one city-wide section for listings. Accommodation & food & drink listings are both concise & comprehensive, aiming to cater for all budgets & tastes. Both sights & listings often include information specific to travelling with kids. Each of the places covered in the guide is listed alphabetically & three Michelin star ratings
- highly recommended, recommended & interesting, which have been used for more than 100 years
- help readers identify places of interest, restaurants & notable local attractions. Individual listings include principal sights for each city or town, local walking & driving tours in addition to tips on local excursions. There is also an ‘address book’ information box in each section including recommendations for the best restaurants & accommodation in the area, as well as any relevant leisure activities. A series of overview regional & city plans also helps navigation & orientation for each region.

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The updated Green Guide Portugal, Madeira & The Azores opens the door to discovering the delights of this sunny country, from remote fortress villages & beautiful sandy beaches crouched below ochre cliffs, to fascinating UNESCO cities & busy island resorts. Rely on Michelin’s renowned star-ratings system when deciding on where to go & what to see & do. Colour photos, detailed maps & recommendations for hotels & restaurants complete the picture for a memorable visit. · 7th edition, updated, with plenty of detail travelers look for. · Attractions reviewed & rated, using Michelin’s celebrated star-rating system, from the churches, palaces & museums of the 3-star town of Evora, a fine example of Portugal’s 16C golden age, to the one-star town of Beja, once a thriving Roman colony which later came under Muslim control. · Walk-throughs of major museums, galleries, churches & attractions;

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floor plans to zoom in on highlights. · Discover the mountainous Serra da Estrela area through one of several drives, or take in the sights of Porto while meandering through the city center, stopping to sample a traditional octopus stew or barbecued fish. Michelin walking & driving tours offer a more in-depth, personal experience of an area. · Comprehensive illustrated sections on modern-day Portugal, Madeira, & the Azores: their history, politics, art & culture—all written by experts in their fields. · Sidebars throughout the guide cover various topics from the 70mi Fresco Route in the Portalegre region to the exuberant Burning of the Ribbons festival in Coimbra celebrating student graduation. · Detailed visitor information given for every attraction, opening hours, entry fees, tour times, phone & website. Michelin area & city maps.·

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recommendations for great places to eat & stay for every budget.



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Portugal Spiral Guide

Portugal in the AA Spiral Guides series; comprising a selection of titles exploring a wide range of cities, regions and countries in a handy, spiral loose-leaf format. Fold-out flaps at the front and back of each title give an overview of the main regions covered, with page numbers so visitors can locate their destination easily. Each guide explores the destination geographically by region or area and provides the essential information for the main sites and attractions in addition to a recommended tour of each area by car. An introductory section -
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Portugal in the AA Spiral Guides series; comprising a selection of titles exploring a wide range of cities, regions & countries in a handy, spiral loose-leaf format. Fold-out flaps at the front & back of each title give an overview of the main regions covered, with page numbers so visitors can locate their destination easily. Each guide explores the destination geographically by region or area & provides the essential information for the main sites & attractions in addition to a recommended tour of each area by car. An introductory section -

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Stanfords
Stanfords was established in 1853 and opened their iconic Covent Garden flagship store in 1901. They have become the top retailer of maps, travel books and accessories in the UK and arguably offer the largest selection of maps and travel books worldwide. Famous names such as Captain Robert Falcon Scott, Ranulph Fiennes and Michael Palin have purchased from Stanfords. They now have a shop in Bristol and both stores together with other venues operate a calendar of events including talks, book signings and exhibitions. As a specialist map retailer, the map selection is comprehensive and includes road maps, street maps and walking maps from worldwide destinations, as well as a selection of world atlases and wall maps. Books include travel guides and travel literature. Stanfords also stock globes, from miniatures made of blue marble to magnificent floor-standing globes. The website features a selection of interesting articles on travel topics.
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