Page 9 - (DK Eyewitness) Travel Guide - Portugal

For such a small country, Portugal’s regions are favourite with visitors. But Porto is a serious
immensely varied. The moutainous Minho and rival to the capital city. Adorned with pretty
Trás-os-Montes in the north preserve a rural azulejo tiles and tattooed with gritty street art,
way of life, while the southerly Algarve has Portugal’s northern hub is both charmingly
been transformed into a holiday playground. historic and modishly cool. Voguish brunch
In between these two extremes are forested spots rub shoulders with the ubiquitous port
hills, sun-baked plains, grape-laden valleys lodges in this foodie’s haven.
and buffeting waves. The landscape of the With so many different things to discover and
two remote archipelagos in the Atlantic Ocean experience, Portugal can seem overwhelming.
differs again. Madeira is a green, subtropical We’ve broken the country down into easily
paradise, while the Azores is characterized by navigable chapters, with detailed itineraries,
otherworldly azure lakes and volcanic craters. expert local knowledge and colourful, compre-
Urban Portugal is a tale of two cities. With hensive maps to help you plan the perfect visit.
cutting-edge art galleries and ornate Manueline Whether you’re staying for a weekend, a week,
monasteries, creamy custard tarts and the or longer, this Eyewitness guide will ensure that
spine-tingling wail of traditional fado music, you see the very best Portugal has to offer.
it’s little wonder that Lisbon has become a firm Enjoy the book, and enjoy Portugal.

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