Lisbon Tourism
The oldest part of Lisbon, bustling (Stay in the best hotels in Lisbon) is Alfama, its twisting streets and steep, narrow streets are hometo fishermen, and on which sits the fish market. Another of their neighborhoods is called the Baixa, is located between the Plaza del Rocío and Trade Plaza, is a completely reconstructed area with broad and regular streets, a major commercial and banking district.
We can also find the Barrio Alto, is the nightlife in the city. Full of typical restaurants and stores where you can listen to traditional music, as the renowned fado.
The Belém Tower is undoubtedly the best known monument in Portugal. Built between 1515 and 1521, the prison-fortress is located on the banks of the Tagus, in front of the Jeronimos Monastery. (The Manueline style masterpiece. Built following the return of Basque Indian range in early XVI century. notabilísimo faculty.)
The Castillo de San Jorge is a building that dominates Lisbon and the Tagus Estuary. Had its origins during the Roman rule. It currently consists of ten towers linked by a powerful wall. Former royal residence, the gardens have excellent views of the capital.
In the Alfama district stands the Cathedral, is an ancient fortress of the XII century and has a mixture of Baroque and Romantic styles. Inside it retains an important treasure of religious jewelry.
There are many shops where they can get crafts, literature and rare antiques from all corners of Portugal.
Estoril, Beach and Sports
Estoril is a small neighborhood in central Portugal, but not small in terms of events and attractions are concerned. It has 25,000 inhabitants, as we said, this small neighborhood that belongs to the city of Cascais, Lisbon, known stand out among the greatest, such as the home of sporting events like the world rally championship, its great Award of motorcycling, the ATP Estoril Open de Portugal, the prestigious sailing event Audi Med Cup, and the Estoril Open de Golf.
Speaking of Estoril and limited to sporting events would be a sin. Because Estoril holds one of the best beaches in the world. A space for the sun to be expressed in full, and the tourist is not just a spectator. With warm temperatures throughout the year, the most outstanding beaches are Valadares, Sao Pedro and Little Beach. The availability of accommodation in Estoril are optimal, it has a sufficient tourist infrastructure, or the typical beach houses. The sport is not only present with its prestigious events, without also finds its place in the hands of windsurfing and kitesurfing, with great amenities for your practice. Continue reading
Fatima and Her Miracles
Fatima is 140 km from Lisbon, and shares its margins with the cities of Aveiro, Coimbra and Leiria, all this mystic cord, forms what is known as the Silver Coast, a tourist area in Portugal and Europe. This city, which is connected with the sea, is a revered place in the Catholic world. Its streets keep one of the most captivating stories for the Church today: the apparitions of the Virgin Mary, between May and October 1917. The story goes that the Virgin appeared before three young (Lucia Dos Santos, Francisco and Jacinta Marto) and entrusted them with secrets that have seen life after the fact, among others, the end of the first world war.
The shrine of Fatima stands an imposing tower of 65 meters and is located just in front of another mythical place, including the Chapel of the Apparitions. Fatima is a deeply Catholic, as well as tourism, because a point does not exclude the other.
Fatima is quaint, very small (about 8,000 inhabitants) and there are many options to get around, for example his “little train” which will give tourists the chance to know each outside the city. Continue reading
Abrantes, The Story of The Mountain
The exclusive and romantic city of Abrantes, climbs a hill on the right side of the river Tagus, taking control of the entire valley from Belver to Constancia.
This town of Celtic origin, including in antiquity as a place where lots of gold, has retained its old jealously. This is indicated by squares, castles and monuments. It has a population of 13,646 inhabitants and belongs to the district of Santarém, located in the central part of the country. A great attraction is the Tower of Abrantes. This tower, up the mansion of nobility, which today only ruins remain. Tourists can also enjoy the monastic complex in Tomar Convent or the Castle do Kristo. Your options are first class hotels including the Hotel highlights tourism, which has 30 rooms and first class facilities, the hotel Abrantur and Casa Joao Chagas. Continue reading