Moon Portugal: With Madeira & the Azores

by Carrie-Marie Bratley

Overview

From trendy cities to classic fishing villages, soak up the romance of this charming country with Moon Portugal. Inside you'll find:

• Strategic, flexible itineraries including a ten-day tour of the best of Portugal and two days in Lisbon, designed for foodies, art lovers, history buffs, and more
• Must-see highlights and unique experiences: Relax on a beach sipping vinho verde and snacking on freshly grilled sardines (a Portuguese classic!). Shop for hand-painted tiles or authentic leather goods, visit the famous Port wine cellars, or browse contemporary galleries and museums along Lisbon's cosmopolitan avenues. Savor a romantic meal on cobblestone esplanades and catch a traditional fado show in an intimate bar. Explore the Roman ruins in Évora, trek majestic mountain ranges, cruise the Sado River, or soak in a volcanic hot spring
• Trusted advice from long-time Portugal resident Carrie-Marie Bratley
• Full-color photos and detailed maps throughout
• Background information on Portugal's landscape, history, and cultural customs
• In-depth coverage of Lisbon, the Algarve, the Alentejo, Porto and Northern Portugal, Coimbra and Central Portugal, and the Azores and Madeira
• Handy tools such as visa information, a Portuguese phrasebook, and tips for traveling with children or as a senior

With Moon Portugal's practical tips and local insight, you can plan your trip your way.
 
Seeing more of the Iberian Peninsula? Check out Moon Barcelona & Madrid or Moon Barcelona Walks.
 

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Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781640495197
Publisher:	Avalon Publishing
Publication date:	11/23/2021
Series:	Travel Guide
Edition description:	2nd ed.
Pages:	496
Sales rank:	488,890
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 7.50(h) x 0.90(d)

About the Author

Carrie-Marie Bratley moved to sunny Portugal from not-so-sunny South Yorkshire as a child, and credits Portugal's incredible weather, beaches, food, and drink for keeping her moored there. She has worked as a journalist and writer since 2004, and is a newscaster for an Algarve radio station, interpreting, researching and reporting on affairs in Portugal. 

Carrie-Marie has traveled Portugal and its islands extensively (her absolute favorite place in Portugal is the heavenly island of São Miguel in the Azores), and has expanded her travels to South Africa, the Caribbean, Morocco, and of course, the UK, which she visits frequently to fill up on the traditional British delicacy of fish and chips. She loves photography, local festivals, and an early night with a good book. Carrie-Marie is also the author of Moon Lisbon & Beyond and Moon Azores.

Table of Contents

Discover Portugal 6

10 Top Experiences 10

Planning Your Trip 18

If You Have 19

Explore Portugal 24

Top Beaches 27

Explore Portuguese Cuisine 28

Getting Outside 31

Lisbon 32

Itinerary Ideas 39

Sights 43

Sports and Recreation 60

Arts and Entertainment 62

Shopping 63

Food 67

Bars and Nightlife 76

Accommodations 80

Information and Services 82

Getting There and Around 83

Around Lisbon 88

Sintra 92

The Portuguese Riviera 98

The West Coast 109

Setubal Peninsula 115

Évora and the Alentejo 130

Itinerary Ideas 134

Évora 137

Around Évora 146

Sao Mamede Mountain Range Natural Park 161

Beja and Around 168

Southwest Alentejo and Vicentine Coast Natural Park 174

The Algarve and the Southern Beaches 180

Itinerary Ideas 185

Faro and Sotavento 187

The Golden Triangle 207

Albufeira and the Barlavento 214

Monchique and the West Coast 239

Coimbra and the Centro 249

Itinerary Ideas 252

Oeste 254

Santarém 266

Colmbra 282

Serra da Estrela Natural Park 291

Porto and the Norte 299

Itinerary Ideas 303

Porto 306

The Douro Valley 324

Minho 333

Madeira 348

Itinerary ideas 353

Funchal 354

Around Funchal 370

Porto Santo Island 375

The Azores 381

Sao Miguel 386

Terceira 401

The Azores Triangle 411

Background 429

The Landscape 429

Plants and Animals 431

History 434

Government and Economy 437

People and Culture 440

Essentials 442

Transportation 442

Visas and Officialdom 450

Festivals and Events 452

Recreation 452

Food and Drink 454

Accommodations 456

Conduct and Customs 458

Health and Safety 459

Practical Details 462

Traveler Advice 466

Resources 468

Glossary 468

Portuguese Phrasebook 469

Suggested Reading 474

Internet Resources 475

Index 476

List of Maps 489