Portugal - Porto to Lisbon and more

Portugal truly offers an amazing range of things to see. Unlimited day trips to be had...

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01. Oporto, Distrito do Porto, Portugal

Great gateway to start. Especially if you're flying into the country. Portugal's 2nd largest city. City center is a UNESCO heritage site.

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• Activity: Fundação Serralves - art gallery
  Ponte Dom Luis I - Bridge over the Douro, a picturesque walk, a little scary
  
• Restaurant: Cafe Majestic - great food, good service, center of town
  

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02. Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal

A very pretty, peaceful, university town. It's on the high speed rail line as well (check all schedules here: www.cp.pt).

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• Activity: University of Coimbra and the beautiful Baroque library
  
• Restaurant: MacGuls Indo-Pakistani Restaurant
  
• Hotel: Hotel Astoria
  

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03. Leiria, Leiria, Portugal

A great base to explore the surrounding region. So many great day trip options. All by bus: www.rede-expressos.pt

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• Restaurant: Malagueta Afrodisica Restaurant
  
• Hotel: Eurosol Leiria E Jardim - great, long stay type rooms includes a usable kitchen
  

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04. Batalha, Leiria, Portugal

A UNESCO site, an amazing monastery complex built in the unique Manueline style

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• Activity: The "Imperfect Chapels," part of the monastery
  

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05. Sao Pedro de Muel, Leiria, Portugal

Truly a spectacular beach, not so much for swimming but enjoying the dramatic views and the air. The surrounding pine forest is special.

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• Activity: Wander around the beach
  
• Restaurant: Estrela do Mar - incredible restaurant on the beach.
  

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06. Lisbon, Lisboa, Portugal

A beautiful , rustic city. Just wondering around is an experience, no real plan is required.

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• Activity: Museo Gulbenkian - A very comprehensive, yet compact museum
  Alfama District - get ready to be lost in the narrow winding streets
  Barrio Alto District - take the Elevador da Bica to reach the top
  Azulejo (tile) Museum
  Church of Santa Engracia (National Pantheon) - great views and very cool garden
  
• Hotel: Eurostars Das Letras - not in center of town but convenient to all over the city
  
• Shopping: Pedro Castro e Silva Alfarrabista (Vintage Booksellers) - very inexpensive
  

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07. Faro, Faro, Portugal

Time to head south to the beach. Faro is the main hub in Algarve (airport, high speed rail). Rest before heading to the beach towns.

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• Hotel: Hotel Eva - nice, modern hotel, roof top swimming pool
  

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08. Alvor, Faro, Portugal

A great small town on an amazing beach. A 1hr train ride from Faro. (the train stop for Alvor is Portimão, then take a short cab ride)

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• Activity: The beach (Praia dos Tres Irmaos) - very calm and warm water, picturesque
  
• Restaurant: O Candeeiro - right on the beach, great catch of the day, convenient from Dom João
  Minimercado - Walk into Alvor to get cheese, olives, avocados, and Vinho Verde
  
• Hotel: Pestana Dom João II Hotel/Resort