Traveller's Tales: Places to go and see in Portugal

Take a tour of the top places to go in Portugal. You may read about must see places and activities in the area.

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T Camacho	27 March 2003
Stayed at Metropole, Hotel - Lisbon, Portugal.
Superb destination with great ambiance and not overwhelming as Paris or London can be for first timers...Mediterranean feel with Moorish castles, Gothic churches, winding alleyways and old fashioned trams and funiculars. Private, yet helpful Lisboans with a long proud history. Do one side trip to Sintra by train. First class restaurants abound in the $25-$30 per person meal range. See the Castello, Jeronimos Church and Monastery, Tiles Museum, Alfama, Bairro Alto, the Baixa, Churches such as Santa Roque and the Se Cathedral. Portugal is not a bargain destination but fairly priced and of course less expensive than northern Europe
N Simieritsch	21 March 2003
Stayed at Lutecia, Hotel - Lisbon, Portugal.
We found that driving a car very stressful and challenging. The names of the streets (AVE and RUE) were difficult to see. The tourist attractions were difficult to park near. They need better parking places and better bike paths. I recommend taking tour buses if I were to come to Lisbon again.
P Mager	02 August 2002
Stayed at Grande Hotel De Luso - Coimbra & Surroundings, Portugal.
nice small city, close to bussaco forest (beautifull park), exelent weather for touring.
M Havard-bilton	11 February 2002
Stayed at Metropole, Hotel - Lisbon, Portugal.
Lisbon is an excellent weekend destination: lots to see in the city itself and a variety of places further afield worth an excursion. Getting around couldn't be easier or cheaper (special tourist travel passes available on presentation of a passport). Highlights include the amazing oceanarium, the riverside suburb of Belem, riding on the superannuated streetcars and a day walking around Sintra.
R Johnston	03 February 2002
Stayed at Metropole, Hotel - Lisbon, Portugal.
Lovely destination for a weekend break. Weather was warm and sunny, food was great, and it was easy to get around. Would recommend the Oceanarium on the old Expo site.