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 ...

The Michelin National road map of Portugal at 1:400, 000 scale is ideal for route planning. The map gives comprehensive coverage of national road networks showing all major motorways, dual carriageways, national & regional main roads & some single-lane roads. Also shows unsurfaced roads & tracks & major footpaths. The map is divided by grid showing latitude & longitude at 20’ intervals. Distances between major locations are marked along roads, with total distance & several intermediate distances shown. A quick-reference chart of distances & driving times between major locations is also included. The map also

Includes:: a grid-referenced index of principal place names. Clear, easy-to read cartography shows roads in reds, yellows & white with black outlines. [[ Major topography is indicated with relief shading.]] Woodland & forest is marked with green shading. Built-up urban areas are clearly marked in yellow. Airports, ferries, railways, are also marked. National & administrative divisions are marked. Towns with maps & information featured in Michelin’s Red Guide to Portugal, are all clearly marked; sites of interest such as churches, castles & caves are also displayed. Also

Includes:: a quick reference panel giving national driving regulations, including speed limits, equipment requirements (e.g. bulb kits, warning triangles) & seatbelt rules, for all countries principally shown. Town plans & regional enlargements:- Lisbon at 1:50, 000 scale- Madeira at 1:400, 000 scale- Porto at 1:100, 00 scale- Braga at 1: 20, 000 scale- Coimbra at 1: 50, 000 scale- Setubal at 1:10, 000 scale- Guimaraes at 1:10, 000 scale- Faro at 1:20, 000 scale



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Alastair Sawday's Special Places to Stay in Portugal is an accommodation guidebook that profiles some of the country's best places to stay on holiday. The guide is focussed on accommodation options throughout Portugal, incorporating Minho, Douro, Beira, Estremadura & Ribatejo, Alentejo, the Algarve & Madeira. Each of the entries has been personally recommended by the editorial team, lending the guide a more independent perspective. A detailed introductory chapter explains how Alastair Sawday guides choose the 'special places' to stay, with details of what to expect, maps, types of property, rooms, meals, prices & symbols used throughout the book. A section on practical information also provides advice on bookings, arrivals, tipping, public holidays, telephones, electricity, driving, public transport, food & the environment. ...

This unique historical & archeological guidebook to Portugal introduces the reader & traveller to the foundations of the modern state from the earliest period down to medieval times. The historical perspective is given tangible substance by the identification, description & location of historical sites that relate to the periods in question. The reader is presented with the important epochs in the early & formative history of the country & is guided to their in situ remains, which may take the form of Paleolithic rupestrian paintings, ancient Neolithic, Chalcolithic & Bronze Age fortified villages, tombs (dolmens, tholos, cists), Celtic (Iron Age) settlements or castros, Roman towns, villas & necropoli, Paleo-Christian churches & cemeteries, & Moslem castles. The book can be fruitfully employed as a field manual for travellers who are inclined to see all they can of the ancient heritage & as a handy reference for those who cannot visit the sites but wish to know more of what Portugal has to offer than can be found in other guidebooks. Much of the research of James M. Anderson, Ph.D., has focused on the ancient cultures & languages of the Iberian peninsula. He has resided in Spain & Portugal on & off for ten years & has often been sponsored by grants from the US & Canadian governments & The University of Calgary, Alberta, Canada. As guide & resource person, Professor Anderson has designed & accompanied numerous adult education tours both for The University of Calgary & for the University of British Columbia. ...

Central Portugal 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, &

Includes:: street plans of Lisbon, Lieria, Coimbra, Castelo Branco, Portalegre & Santarem, 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 &

Includes:: 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,

Includes:: 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

Includes:: 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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Portugal in Marshall Cavendish`s Culture Shock! Series; comprising a range of guides that inform visitors of the finer points & details relating to social etiquette, traditions & customs; bringing visitors to a sensitive yet substantial understanding of the country or city in question. The series targets those who are planning long stays in the destination or extended periods of residence. The guides are written by authors who have experienced the joys & pitfalls of cultural adaptation, & so are ideally placed to provide informative & relevant advice. Each title contains insights into local culture & traditions, guidance on adapting to the local environment, linguistic help & lots of general advice about local culture & idiosyncrasies to help prepare readers for their visit. Each title is structured similarly, beginning with the first impressions a visitor might expect to have. The guides aim to help readers understand the local culture through first appreciating the motivations, beliefs & attitudes of the local people. Practical advice on settling in is provided, with focused sections on accommodation, utilities, health, education & telecommunications. There is also extensive information on the destination’s culture, food & leisure, in addition to a specific section addressing the concerns of those travelling on business. ...

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 ...

Portugal in the Essential Guide Series from the AA exploring the best places to see & things to do in a range of popular destinations. Each illustrated, pocket-sized guide is divided into five sections
- the essence of the area, planning your trip, the best places to see, best things to do & an exploration of notable highlights, organised by area. An introductory chapter profiles each destination &

Includes:: notes on local cuisine & recommendations for short breaks. A planning section advises on pre-trip preparations & getting there & around as well as outlining useful language tips & what


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Portugal Eyewitness travel guide from Dorling Kindersley is a lavishly illustrated book concerned with providing the visitor with detailed background information to sightseeing in the country & a broad cultural introduction. Popular historical buildings & museums are often described with cutaway diagrams allowing you to view ...

Portugal Eyewitness travel guide from Dorling Kindersley is a lavishly illustrated book concerned with providing the visitor with detailed background information to sightseeing in the country & a broad cultural introduction. Popular historical buildings & museums are often described with cutaway diagrams allowing you to view ...