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;
Includes:: 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.·
Includes:: recommendations for great places to eat & stay for every budget.