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Portugal Travel Guide - Anettekaseyalex
Portugal Travel Guide - Anettekaseyalex
P O R T U G A L
Anette Bernal, Alex Acevedo, Kasey Sofer
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Emergency Contacts
❏ Emergency number from cell phone: “112”
❏ Health line for emergencies: “808 242 424”
❏ Forest Fires: “214 401 919”
❏ Dialing code- +351
Essential Information
Portugal was one of the first European nations to be unified into
a single country. It gained independence from Spain with the
accession of King Alfonse I in 1143. The country is located in
southwestern Europe. Due to colonization and emigration,
there are Portuguese-speaking peoples living in North and
South America, Asia, Africa, and Australia.
Capital : Lisbon
Contacts:
● Information: +351 213421623
● Lost Property: +351 218535403
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The five cities it will take you through are Lisbon, its
capital,Faro,Coimbra,Porto, and Braga
Transportation - Trolley rides 5.40€ ($6.10)
Public Transportation- - The vintage trolley located in Lisbon has
several vintage aspects to its outside yet
- Airline tickets 73.38€ ($67) it’s seat and hardware have been
- Airline tickets traveling inner city are as low at remodeled to suit its new modern use.
67 U.S dollars. There are two main airport in
portugal the first being located in its
capital,Lisbon. There is another airport located
outside of Lisbon, in Montijo.
- Rental Cars 84.66€ ($75)
- Rental cars are available in most cities in
portugal. There are rental booths in the airports
but it is most beneficial to check prices online
before so you are able to find the best price of
rental for the duration of your trip.
- Buses 5.64€ ($5)
- Buses for short term travels are not as common
in portugal,but there are buses available that
travel from the cities that border Portugal and to
the capital of Spain.
- Bike rentals 4-8€ ($4.52-9.03)
- Bikes are most common for tourist. Bike rentals
are offered almost everywhere. Most rental
places will charge per hour of rental,if not by
day.
- Train rides 39.86€ ($45)
- When arriving to portugal if you are to buy a
Eurail pass it will take you to 5 cities in portugal.
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Food
Housing
Specialties-
● Hotels
● Alheira de Mirandela- The alheira, a type of fowl sausage, is
○ A hotel is an establishment that provides paid
one of the cheapest and most common Portuguese dishes
lodging on a short-term basis
with a fascinating history.
○ Average price of 68.19-90.33€($77-102)
● Arroz de Tamboril- Tamboril is Portuguese for monkfish
○ We recommend Tivoli Carvoeiro Algarve Resort,
and while not as locally popular as the traditional cod,
Tivoli Carvoeiro Algarve Resort, Altis Avenida,
The Cliff Bay, and Tivoli Avenida Liberdade there is still an astounding variety of dishes served on
because of their high ratings. the Portuguese coast that include it.
● AIr BnB ● Bacalhau- Codfish, or bacalhau in Portuguese, is more
○ Air BnB is service that provides a platform for than simply a traditional dish, it is a national obsession.
people to rent our their homes to people. The dish even has its own nickname, “the faithful
○ It cost around 125€ ($141.14) depending where it
friend”, and is traditionally consumed on Christmas Eve
is located and who it is being hosted by.
in Portugal.
● Shared accomodations ● Caldeirada de Enguias- Aveiro, located between Porto
and Coimbra, is famous for its eels which are most often
○ Share houses are known as rental places with eaten simply fried or in a soup.
spaces separate from a private room where the ● Cataplana de Marisco -Cataplana is a seafood stew
residents can gather together to “share” and cooked in a copper double-pan and served with rice or
“exchange” in a new and exciting way of living.
chips.
... Shared spaces in share houses include the
lounge, where residents can gather together, ● The signature dish of Porto, the francesinha is not a
the kitchen, shower rooms, and bathrooms. meal for the fainthearted. The dish comprises of two
○ 70.83-221.33€(80-250$) slices of bread interspersed by steak, ham, sausage and
chorizo, covered in melted Edam and drizzled in a
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secret, spicy, tomato based sauce, all served with chips the festival is during the night of St. Anthony on
and optionally crowned with a fried egg. June 12-13th. Houses are opened to everyone!
They sell traditional portuguese street food such
● Porco Preto- The porco preto, or black pig, is a native as bifanas which is like a pork steak sandwich,
Iberian species of the common domestic pig, found grilled sardines and of course beer and wine.
mostly in the central and southern regions of Portugal - São João Festival
and Spain and always kept free-range - This festival takes place just 11 days after the
party in honor of the Lisbon’s Santo António,
● Polvo à Lagareiro- Portuguese cuisine is renowned for
São João (St. John) and is know as one of the
its seafood, often prepared in the simplest of manners; biggest celebrations. June 23rd is one of the
ask for fresh fish directly grilled over a slow fire before most celebrated nights by the citizen of
being seasoned with lemon and rosemary and you’ll portugal.The whole historical center of the city
enjoy one of the best meals in the country. of Porto comes alive with music concerts, street
● Sopa de Cação- While tubarão is the common word for food stalls, “improvised” grill restaurants,
sardines, beers and unique traditions. A
shark in Portuguese, once it reaches your table it
highlight of this tradition is to hit each other over
becomes cação.
the head with plastic hammers or fresh leeks.
The party ends with a massive beach party in
the city of Foz.
Festivals
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framework. The bridge has two levels, but the best views are
found on the upper level.
Activities
Benagil Sea Cave-
Landmarks
Pena Palace-
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Jeronimos Monastery-
In the small town of Obidos in Eastern Portugal, the castle is the
highlight of the town. Obidos Castle surround most of the old
city, securing its vantage point on a hilltop. Built in the 8th
century and majorly remodeled in the 13th century, this is a truly
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Castle of Sao Jorge- The town of Alcobaça is home to the Alcobaça Monastery, an
ornate Roman Catholic structure founded in the 12th century.
The monastery was built on the request of King Alfonso I, and it
is considered to be one of the most beautiful religious buildings
in the country. You can admire the newer Baroque towers
added on in the 18th century, see the decorative vault in the
sacristy or see some of the famed tombs.
Belem Tower-
Alcobaca Monastery- Torre de Belem, or Belem Tower, is one of the most striking
landmarks in the country. Constructed on the banks of the
Tagus River back in the 16th century, the tower can clearly be
divided into two unique sections. There is also the more
modern bulwark, where cannons could be shot by the
Portuguese military. The interior has sculptural vaulted arches,
a number of religious statues and an interesting mix of chapels
and military fortifications. Tours are offered multiple times each
day, allowing you to explore the tower in full.
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Exploration
Mosteiro dos Jerónimos, Lisbon
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Kid friendly
KidZania Lisboa, Amadora
KidZania is a family friendly theme parks where kids from ages
-One of Portugal's most popular and family-friendly 3-15 are able to “play adults” in this “scale-built city”. They can
attraction! This oceanarium is one of Europe's best and select a profession out of the 60 that are available and are able
largest oceanariums. The oceanarium contains an to play their part in the city. In the city there are places such as
expanded array of fish and other marine animals. It is airports,factories.theaters,shops,car shops,police stations,fire
separated into four sea- and landscapes that recreate the departments,new press, TV stations, stadiums,and many other.
ecosystems of the Atlantic, Pacific, Indian, and Antarctic It is located on Dolce Vita Tejo, Av. Cruzeiro Seixas 7 Lj 1054,
oceans. There is a central tank that is visible from the 2650-504 Amadora, Portugal. Their hours go on Wednesday-
different levels which is filled with sharks, rays, and many Friday are 10:30am- 6:00pm and Saturday- Sunday are
other finned creatures of the sea. The oceanarium is 11:00am- 7:00pm.
located at Esplanada Dom Carlos I s/nº, 1990-005 Lisboa,
Portugal. Ticket prices start at € 18.
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Theme parks
Fratelli Aquapark, Fafe
Krazy World, Algarve
The Queimadela dam started operation in 1993, is located in
KrazyWorld is an interactive zoo with activities for the whole
the parish of Monte And Queimadela in the municipality of Fafe,
family. In the small farm of the animals you can interact and
district of Braga, Portugal. In this bay you can find a beach
feed dwarf goats, llamas and gamos(a breed of horse). Aside
with sand, sun loungers and parasols, a waterfall, a water park,
from the zoo you are able to take a dip in the swimming pool
seagulls, boats, stand up paddleboarding, green areas and
and other water activities. Aside from the water activities they
tables for picnics.
offer other activities, such as arborismo, go-karts, inflatables,
It is located in R. da Barragem, Queimadela, Portugal
mini moto 4, pony rides and their mega mini-golf circuit with 18
and their hours on Monday-Sunday are 11am-7pm.You can
holes.They also offer a large interior area with a restaurant,
contact them at +351 965 363 029.
and stage where there are presentations with the zoo animals.
Krazy world is located at Lagoa de Viseu - Estrada Algoz -
Messines, 8365-907 Algoz, Portugal. Ticket prices start at 16 €
for adults and 9.95 €. Their number to contact them at is +351
282 574 134.
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Zoomarine Algarve
Perlim is the largest christmas theme park in Portugal. Large
musical shows,enchanting stories, animated characters, and
christmas scenery appear all over the park. All of the activities
Zoomarine is a Marine park with seal & dolphin shows, rides are put together in the Quinta do Castle The ticket prices are
for children, an aquarium, and sandy beach with slides & a between 0-6€ for children then 6-7€ for adults. You can visit
wave pools. It is located in N125 KM 65, 8201-864 Guia, them at Centro de Negócios do Cavaco, Rua António Martins
Portugal. Check the park's opening / closing calendar and Soares Leite, nº 355 - Apartado 160, 4520-150 Santa Maria da
times before your visit.The times of the presentations, Feira, Portugal. You can contact them at +351 256 330 900 .
attractions and other activities are made available at the
entrance of the park on the day of the visit. Junior entrance
>= 1,00 meter - 10 years is 21,00 €, normal entrance 11-64
years is 29,00 €, senior entrance >= 65 years is 21,00 €, and
special entrance disability >= 33% is 14,50 €.
Seasonal Activities
Perlim
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Maps
1. Small region map of Portugal
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