Page 290 - (DK Eyewitness) Travel Guide - Portugal

EXPERIENCE Southern Portugal There’s so much more to Southern Portugal 2

1

than the sunny beaches of the Algarve. Here
we show you how to make the most of a
week in the south of the country.
7 DAYS

In Southern Portugal 33

Day 1
Afternoon Momentos serves up a daily-
Morning Fly into Faro, capital of the changing organic menu (p299). Later, take
Algarve, to explore its attractive walled the cobbled alleys to the bustling Praça
old town (p322). Inside, cobbled streets do Giraldo, then down Rua da República.
lead to the elegant Largo da Sé. Ascend the End the day at the macabre Capela dos
Sé’s bell tower for fantastic views over Ossos, inside the church of São Francisco.
the water. Pedestrianized streets bustling
with shops and cafés lead off the attractive Day 3
waterfront square making it easy to find
a spot for lunch. Morning Leave Évora for the fortified
Afternoon Join a sightseeing cruise towns of Estremoz and Elvas. Medieval
around the protected Parque Natural da Estremoz has a remarkable 13th-century
Ria Formosa (p335), looking out for the marble keep, overlooking the surrounding
myriad birds that call the park home. cork and olive groves (p306). Come lunch
Back in the city, you’ll find that the time, A Cadeia Quinhentista (p304), a
liveliest nightlife revolves around quirky former prison, is a welcome spot.
the harbour. Afternoon Continue on the E802 to the,
impressive fortifications of Elvas (p304).
On your way back to Évora, drop in at the
Day 2 marble town of Vila Viçosa to visit the
vast Paço Ducal (p300).
Morning Drive north on the IP2 to Beja
for a wander round its historic streets and
a coffee break (p312). Suitably refreshed, Day 4
continue on to the whitewashed town of
Évora (p296). Begin your exploration of Morning and afternoon It’s time to leave
the town at the Roman temple, before the historic towns behind and hit the
heading to the 12th-century cathedral. beach. It’s a long drive to the bustling
290

290-291_EW_Portugal.indd 290 20/09/2018 10:41

EW Itineraries template v1.3 – 20th July 2018
Fonts: Aptifer Sans LT Pro, Posterama Text, Soho
Gothic Pro, Soho Pro, ITC Caslon 224