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The ideal travel companion, full of insider advice on what to see and do, plus detailed itineraries and comprehensive maps for exploring Portugal.Take a leisurely walking tour of Lisbon, island-hop around the Azores, become a connoisseur of the country's port, or relax on Madeira's golden beaches: everything you need to know is clearly laid out within color-coded chapters. Discover the best of Portugal with this indispensable travel guide.Inside DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Portugal:- Over 35 color maps help you navigate with ease- Simple layout makes it easy to find the information you need- Comprehensive tours and itineraries of Portugal designed for every interest and budget- Illustrations and floor plans show the inside of Sintra's Pena Palace, the UNESCO World Heritage site of Alcobaa, and Lisbon's Mosteiro dos Jernimos- Color photographs of vibrant cities, beautiful beaches and islands, churches and castles, pretty town centers, and more- Detailed chapters, with area maps, cover Lisbon--Alfama, Baixa and Avenida, Bairro Alto and Estrela, Belm, and further afield--the Lisbon Coast, Estremadura and Ribatejo, the Beiras, Douro and Trs-os-Montes, Minho, Alentejo, the Algarve, Madeira, and the Azores- Historical and cultural context gives you a richer travel experience: learn about Portugal's history, way of life, architecture, ceramic Azulejos tiles, traditional food and drink, festivals and events, and more- Essential travel tips: our expert choices of where to stay, eat, shop, and sightsee, plus useful phrases and transportation, visa, and health information DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Portugal is a detailed, easy-to-use guide designed to help you get the most from your visit to Portugal.
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Experience the world with DK TravelDK Travel's highly visual guides show you what others only tell you, with easy-to-read maps, tips and tours to inform and enrich your trip.Our travel writers report on what to see, eat, drink and do around the world, while the very best photographs and illustrations bring cities, regions and countries to life. We publish guides to more than 200 destinations around the world, from handy pocket-sized city guides to comprehensive country guides.DK Eyewitness Travel guides describe cities, regions and countries in detail, helping you plan the perfect holiday. Top 10s are full of insider tips, bite-sized top 10 lists and a handy pull-out map - all designed for a short break or weekend away. Pocket Map and Guides - about the size of a mobile phone - pick out the essential highlights to get straight to the heart of the city.Family Guides are ideal for planning a stress-free family holiday, each one packed with the best family friendly activities and attractions.Back Roads explore the incredible sights and authentic local experiences that can only be discovered by road. Our range of pictorial and gift books will feed your wanderlust and help inspire your next trip.DK is the world's leading illustrated reference publisher, producing beautifully designed books for adults and children in over 120 countries.
