Things to do in Portugal
Things to do in Portugal Things to do in Portugal include wandering the cobbled streets of Lisbon, admiring the country’s famous blue
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Portugal has an old-fashioned charm, with its many picturesque villages and medieval castles. Porto and Lisbon are great places to explore on foot, with both having excellent restaurants and a lively nightlife, as well as picturesque neighbourhoods and wide plazas. Beyond the cities, Portugal’s scenery ranges from vineyards to dramatic windswept coastal scenery. The southern coast offers an excellent place to relax on pristine beaches.
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Things to do in Portugal Things to do in Portugal include wandering the cobbled streets of Lisbon, admiring the country’s famous blue
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