Marco Polo Spiral Guides are for travelers who have little time to prepare for a trip, don t want to miss anything, like to be inspired by great ideas for exciting days out & love all things ultra-practical & easy to use. Top 10 sights: From the top down to make it easy to prioritise! Don`t miss: Each chapter highlights the absolute must-sees for each area. ...

Includes: enlargements of Porto, Braga, Guimaraes, Aveiro & Viseu. About this series: Indexed touring maps of Portugal
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Northern 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 Porto, Braga, Guimaraes, Aveiro & Viseu 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 the Pocket Guide series from Berlitz; a collection of handy, pocket-sized guides dedicated to an extensive range of cities, regions & countries worldwide. Written in narrative form, individual guides explore the history, main sights & attractions, food & drink, accommodation & local culture of the destination in detail. Each Berlitz pocket guide has a similar format, with colour-coded sections helping readers locate information quickly in addition to distinctive chapters exploring the city or region. An introduction outlines the destination for visitors & a section dedicated to 'A Brief History' actually explores the area in relative depth. A where to go chapter is organized by region & city & is written in prose form with references to individual sites highlighted in bold for clarity. There are also further suggestions on where & when to eat. Recommendations for leisure activities in the region, including sport, nightlife & shopping, are also provided & tailored accordingly for each destination. Handy travel tips are listed alphabetically in a dedicated section, providing practical guidance & helping visitors make the most of their stay. The main hotels, particularly for cities, are also listed in an accommodation section, offering a brief overview with approximate price bandings & relevant contact details. ...

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 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.’* ...

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, &

Includes:: 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 &

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

Includes:: English.









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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 - ...

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. ...