- Insider advice on avoiding the crowds as you explore some of Portugal's greatest gems, from Lisbon's Alfama to the beaches of the Algarve, and from the Palácio Nacional de Sintra in Sintra to the Quinta Palmeira Gardens in Madeira. Plus tips for navigating the country's lovely but less-traveled corners, like Trás-os-Mantes, the Minho, and even The Azores.
- Where to find the absolute best seafood in Lisbon, the tastiest fruit in Sintra and Alcobaça, and the finest wines that Portugal has to offer.
- Insightful commentary on Portugal's dazzling array of architectural masterpieces, from the Gothic Mosteiro de Santa Maria da Vitória in Alcobaça to the Baroque Palácio Nacional de Queluz.
- Opinionated reviews. No bland descriptions and lukewarm recommendations. Our expert writers are passionate about their destinations--they tell it like it is in an engaging and helpful way.
- Exact prices listed for every establishment and activity--no other guides offer such detailed, candid reviews of hotels and restaurants. We include the very best, but also emphasize moderately priced choices for real people.
- User-friendly features including star ratings and special icons to point readers to great finds, excellent values, insider tips, best bets for kids, special moments, and overrated experiences.
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Exact prices, reliable information, color maps, candid, in-depth reviews, all the practical details, one-of-a-kind experiences, outspoken opinions, and a fresh, personal approach! --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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The grand Igreja da São Vicente de Fora is the final resting place of some of Portugal's greatest rulers. See chapter 5.
Easy-to-read maps throughout
Exact prices, directions, opening hours,and other practical information
Candid reviews of hotels and restaurants,plus sights, shopping, and nightlife
Itineraries, walking tours, and trip-planning ideas
Insider tips from local expert authors
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Format:Paperback
I recently went to Portugal for 3 weeks. I purchased this book before Iwent and found it very helpful and informative. It gives you prices ranges on everything. For example, it tells you most to least expensive places to stay, restaurant prices, transportation costs from major cities etc. For someone who was new to this country, I found it very useful. I especially loved how it would give us prices on main attractions so we knew what it would cost before we got there.
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2.9 out of 5 stars
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18 of 20 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars
Decent Portugal book
Mar 21 2007
By travelbavel
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Format:Paperback
I went on a trip with a bunch of friends and between all of us we had every travel book on portugal that's been published so I had the chance to compare Frommer's to the other guides.
Pros: Great restuarant/bar and hotel tips. All the restaurant tips were spot on. We used this guide almost every night to find places to eat and go out. Very informative about the historical/architectural significance of the sites.
Cons: Poor maps - not much detail and street names and sites are not labeled. The book could also use a bit more description on how to get places. We took a side trip to Sintra and the Let's Go guide was much more useful for getting to and from the sites.
Overall the book caters to a wealthier traveler than some of the other guides. Restaraurants that were listed as "moderate" in Frommers were listed as "Expensive" in some of the other guides. However, Frommers was very accurate when giving price ranges for the restaurants.
Pros: Great restuarant/bar and hotel tips. All the restaurant tips were spot on. We used this guide almost every night to find places to eat and go out. Very informative about the historical/architectural significance of the sites.
Cons: Poor maps - not much detail and street names and sites are not labeled. The book could also use a bit more description on how to get places. We took a side trip to Sintra and the Let's Go guide was much more useful for getting to and from the sites.
Overall the book caters to a wealthier traveler than some of the other guides. Restaraurants that were listed as "moderate" in Frommers were listed as "Expensive" in some of the other guides. However, Frommers was very accurate when giving price ranges for the restaurants.
21 of 25 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
on the mark
Oct 14 1999
By Delayna Sundberg
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Format:Paperback
I went to Portugal November of '98' and had purchased several books before my trip. I found this book very acurate and helpful. I was nervous because this book had no pictures or photos, I had to just trust it. It was right on the mark. The best place we stayed was in Sintra in a bueatiful bed and breakfast among Sequia Trees, and was average in price.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good Basic Information
April 1 2012
By relevart0801
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Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
I purchased this book for an upcoming trip to Portugal to help us narrow down some choices of places to go. the book is up to date and like all Frommer's guides gives a good overview of county and travel ideas.
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