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• Chaves Travel Guide

  Chaves is a spa town in the extreme north of Portugal, near the border with Spain.

• Sintra Map and Travel Guide

  Sintra, a UNESCO heritage site, is a popular day trip from Lisbon.

• Guimarães Travel Guide

  Travel guide to Guimarães in the Norte region of Portugal, Portugal’s first capital and a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its well-preserved medieval center.

• Miranda do Douro Travel Guide

  Guide to the small border village of Miranda do Douro, a whitewashed village with a great cathedral, wonderful folk museum, and a castle. And the steaks are thick…

• Estremoz Travel Guide

  Visit Estramoz and see its famous clay figurines and marble quarries, drink its spectacular wines, and stay in its castle.

• Monsaraz: The Whitewashed Hill Town of Your Dreams

  A hilltown with easy access to the waters of a lake, Monsaraz will charm you no end.

• Coimbra Travel Guide

  Coimbra is a fascinating city along the Mondego river, where you'll discover evocative gardens like Quinta das Lágrimas, unique fado, an amazing baroque library, and great food and nightlife.

• Capela de São Gonçalinho in Aveiro

  This interesting chapel is named after the patron saint of Aveiro, São Gonçalinho, who is celebrated in a Festival on the second week of January in Aveiro.

• Museum Night: Madame Curie in Coimbra

• Free Walking Tours of Lisbon and More

  Here are some free walking tours of Lisbon to take at the start of your vacation, along with some in-depth tours of interesting places.