Portugal Articles

1). Discover Sintra with ARTEH: Romance Lives in Portugal By : Jose Felix
The Sintra Mountains, only thirty minutes, by car, from Lisbon, is a natural Paradise, ideal destination for romantic stroll with Castles, Palaces and Mansions at every corner.
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2). Portugal – Lisbon, Algarve and Lagos By : Nomad Rick
On the southwestern tip of continental Europe, Portugal is an old school country. In this article, we take a look at Lisbon, Lagos and the Algarve. Lisbon Lisbon is the biggest city in Portugal and is located on the Atlantic coast in middle of the country. I’ve been to Lisbon three times, but only for a few days each time. Every time I come away with the impression of elegance.
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3). Fatima In Portugal Moves Mountains By : Ken Morris
Fatima, Portugal is one of the few places on earth that everyone, be they christians or not, associates with the word miracle and deep faith. It was once a poor village in the Beira region where the economy was in a profound depression and there was just enough to get by on and life was a big struggle. But one day the appearance of the Virgen Mary or as others have called them the Marian Apparitions changed the life and fame and everyone referred to the Virgen as Our Lady of Fatima.
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4). Lagos, Portugal – Casa Rosa and Joe’s Garage By : Nomad Rick
If you’re a budget traveler or backpacking Europe, Lagos is a cheap slice of paradise. Casa Rosa is the place for general sustenance, while Joe’s Garage is a place to let go. Casa Rosa Casa Rosa claims to be the haven for backpackers in Lagos. The more you travel, the more you know such claims are rarely true. With Casa Rosa, however, I can confirm the claim is true.
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5). Travel to Portugal: A Land True to its Past By : Frank Johnson
Portugal is an exotic locale filled with unique treasures, and rich culture and history. It's truly a land worth visiting and experiencing first-hand. Perched on the western edge of the Iberian Peninsula, Portugal stands out among its neighbors as one of the oldest and yet most traditional and conservative European civilizations. Visitors can view 22,000 year-old Paleolithic art on the rock faces of Vale do Côa, and human occupation of this region dates 500,000 years back in time! The Celts settled here around 750 B.
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6). Lost in Lagos, Portugal By : Nomad Rick
Lagos is a small town in Portugal built on a large hill overlooking the Mediterranean Ocean. While its old world charm is evident during the day, it can be a real pain at night. Upon arriving by train in Lagos, I quickly booked a bed in a private home with a local family. I was loaded in a car and driven to the home that was just over the crest of the hill on which Lagos is built.
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7). Set Sail To The Azores Islands By : Rob Carlton
Being excellent navegators and having a deep desire to expland its territories, The Azores Islands were founded by the Portuguese in 1317. This is a clump of nine islands in the rough Atlantic Ocean about 1,400 kilometers west of Lisbon, Portugal. As a curious traveller, I always make it a habit of finding out how a city, town or in this case an island got its name.
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8). Amazing Portugal By : Johnathan Bakers
The western part of the Iberian Peninsula, the part bathed by the Atlantic Ocean is the traditional country of Portugal. Long ago, the territory between the northern part of Portugal and Spain were not very well defined and the cultural aspects were very similar. But then the Castrena culture made its first appearance with grass thatched huts in a round formation in the north and then the Romans took over, separating the two territories.
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9). Travel Around Lisbon And Portugal And Exploring Its Beauty By : Rob Carlton
Lisbon, Portugal and its history has been written about on so many pages, its monuments have been described in many different ways so that it gives you the feeling that time has never passed, not only because its architecture has been kept intact even though it was terribly hit by an earthquake in 1755, but also because the people themselves are patient and not in a hurry.
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10). Travel Portugal: A Land True To Its Past By : Frank Johnson
Perched on the western edge of the Iberian Peninsula, Portugal stands out among its neighbors as one of the oldest and yet most traditional and conservative European civilizations. Visitors can view 22,000 year-old Paleolithic art on the rock faces of Vale do Côa, and human occupation of this region dates 500,000 years back in time! The Celts settled here around 750 B.
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11). Do You Already Know Portugal? By : Kenth Nasstrom
Portugal is one of the last hidden paradises within Europe. It combines many advantages like good climate, intact nature, beautiful beaches, low costs of living and many moe.
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12). Total Emersion In Lisbon Portugal By : Jack Blacksmith
If you go sightseeing and do the typical tourism around the city, you will learn a lot about Lisbon history, hear the fascinating story of the earthquake in 1755 and see the effects of this disaterous events even though many beautiful and interesting monumentsstill remain. But for someone who has done similar sightseeing of this city and others around it like Porto, Fatima, Faro and Albufeira, there is another important part of Lisbon Portugal where you can also learn its history, past and present.
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13). From Windmills to Diamonds: Travel Holland By : Frank Johnson
Tulips, windmills and wooden shoes might still be a draw to this Dutch region for some travelers; however, Holland is a far more versatile locale with an international and maritime history extending farther back than most of the rest of Europe, including the establishment of New Amsterdam as a major trading city, which became New York when the British took over.
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14). Lisbon: Portrait Of Portugal By : Steven Cronin
Lisbon is a relaxed city, full of friendly folk who make the effort to stop and talk. But their city was falling into decay and renovation became a priority. Recent years has seen Lisbon begin to clean up its act. Hosting the 2004 European Football Championships focused the city and brought about an exiting new era. For years Lisbon sat awash with building sites and rubble, eager to regain its status as one of the major calling ports of Europe.
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15). Algarve Portugal, The South's Delight By : Rob Carlton
Algarve or as it was baptized by the Arabs as Al Gharb meaning 'to the west', is the most southern province of the eleven that Portugal has been divided into. Its variety in terrain which starts at the small town of Odeceixe on the west coast, nicely tucked into the Espinhaco do Cao mountain range bordering the coast and the brave Atlantic Ocean to the west.
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16). An Overview of South America By : Richard Monk
South America is located in the Southern Hemisphere between the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans. Following is an overview of South America. South America is defined as all the land south of the Panama Canal. The stark figures on South America categorize it as a middle of the pack type of content. Covering roughly 6.9 million square miles, it is the fourth largest continent covering approximately 3.
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17). Porto, Portugal By : V.P.
Ever since the Romans built a fort here, at the mouth of the Duoro, Porto has prospered from commerce. Today it is Portugal`s second city and a thriving industrial center. The commercial center of the city and the Baixa (“lower”) district attract fashionable shoppers. Also in the Baixa is the colorful Bolhao market. Most of the tourist sights, however, are to be found in the older riverside quarters.
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18). Funchal Is Simple Sophisication By : Jack Blacksmith
Not many places on earth get the opportunity to be discovered twice, but the islands of Madeira and Porto Santo have. These two islands together with Las Desertas and Las Selvagens islands make up what is called the Archipelago of Madeira. They are found 1000 kilometers southwest of Lisbon, Portugal and half that distance from the African continent.
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19). The Freedom Of Travelling In A Camper Van By : blueboy
In this article, I am going to write about the joys of going on holiday in a camper van. Owning and travelling around in one of these vans gives people a lot of freedom of where they want to stop to sleep and for how long they want to stay in each destination. Many people from the UK decide to tour parts of Europe over a period of months in one of these type of vehicles.
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20). Is Football Coming Home By : blueboy
The English football team have managed to reach the quarter finals of the Fifa World Cup, will this finally be the year that football comes back home for the first time since 1966? Despite not playing their best football, England are still in the tournament and must have a great chance of lifting the trophy. Some might say that I am biased as I am from England myself and am an avid England supporter, however I really feel that 2006 could be the year for our boys out there in Germany.
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21). Property in Portugal Now Is The Time To Invest By : Bert Snijder
Peace and quiet seekers worldwide discover this new tourism area.
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22). The History and Beauty of Tavira Portugal By : Michael Hehn
Informations about the beautiful small town of Tavira, located within the Eastern Algarve of Portugal.
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23). Retiring to a New Life in Portugal By : Antonio Oliveira
Portugal continues to be one of the most interesting countries for people who looks to buy a overseas property and to retire outside of their original country. Discover the advantages of Portugal as retirement paradise.
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24). Travelling Beyond The Algarve Reveals The Real Portugal By : Mr Hanna
The Algarve is atypical sun and sand holiday destination attracting tens of thousands of Europeans every summer. Although the region has much to offer both the package holiday maker, independent traveller and, of course, golfer, many visitors to Portugal fail to get beyond the trappings of the holiday resorts and sample the real Portugal. Outside of the Algarve, Portugal has a long and illustrious history.
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25). Discover Castro Verde in the Alentejo Region of Portugal By : Bert Snijder
A trip throughout the different parishes will allow you to discover white villages and towns.
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