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Impressing Cabo da Roca, ‘where the land ends and the sea begins’ (a quote from Camões, Portugal’s Prince of Poets)

If your Portugal vacation takes you to Lisbon, don’t miss Cabo da Roca (Roca’s Cape), in the municipality of Sintra, 40 km from Lisbon. The magical atmosphere of the westernmost point of mainland Europe (at 9° 29.8′ W), the nearest point between the European Continent and the USA, is really worth a visit! In summertime there’s lots […]

November 11th, 2008 | Posted in Azulejos, Beaches around Lisbon, Breathtaking views, Camões, History, Lisbon people, Places to go, Tourist information | No Comments

Walking around: Rua Barros Queiróz near Rossio Square, a real Portuguese atmosphere

Close to the famous Rossio Square, just off Largo de São Domingos, you will notice a lively street called Rua Barros Queiróz, where the locals as well as the tourists meet.

Largo de São Domingos: ‘Lisbon, City of Tolerance’. What you’ll find here is a real Portuguese atmosphere: a variety of little shops, a typical Portuguese […]

October 21st, 2008 | Posted in Azulejos, Drinks, Eating & drinking, Food, Ginjinha cafe, Lisbon city center, Luxury food shops, Rossio, Shopping, Tourist information, Walking around, cafe | No Comments