The Rough Guide To Portugal (Travel Guide With Free Ebook) Av Rough Guides

Practical travel guide to Portugal with a free eBook featuring points-of-interest structured lists of all sights and off-the-beaten-track treasures, with detailed colour-coded maps, practical details about what to see and to do in Portugal, how to get there and around, pre-departure information, as well as top time-saving tips, like a visual list of things not to miss in Portugal, expert author picks and itineraries to help you plan your trip. The Rough Guide to Portugal covers: Lisbon and around, Estremadura and Ribatejo, Coimbra and the Beira Litoral, Beira Alta and Beira Baixa, Porto and the Rio Douro, The Minho, Tras-os-Montes, Alentejo, The AlgarveInside this travel guide you'll find:RECOMMENDATIONS FOR EVERY TYPE OF TRAVELLER Experiences selected for every kind of trip to Portugal, from off-the-beaten-track adventures in Alentejo, Peneda-Gere^s or Tras-os-Montes to family activities in child-friendly places, like The Algarve or chilled-out breaks in popular tourist areas, like Lisbon and Porto. PRACTICAL TRAVEL TIPS Essential pre-departure information including Portugal entry requirements, getting around, health information, travelling with children, sports and outdoor activities, food and drink, festivals, culture and etiquette, shopping, tips for travellers with disabilities and more.TIME-SAVING ITINERARIESCarefully planned routes covering the best of Portugal give a taste of the richness and diversity of the destination, and have been created for different time frames or types of trip. DETAILED REGIONAL COVERAGEClear structure within each sightseeing chapter includes regional highlights, brief history, detailed sights and places ordered geographically, recommended restaurants, hotels, bars, clubs and major shops or entertainment options. INSIGHTS INTO GETTING AROUND LIKE A LOCALTips on how to beat the crowds, save time and money and find the best local spots for shopping, hiking, biking and wine tasting.HIGHLIGHTS OF THINGS NOT TO MISSRough Guides' rundown of Lisbon, Porto and The Algarve's best sights and top experiences help to make the most of each trip to Portugal, even in a short time. HONEST AND INDEPENDENT REVIEWS: Written by Rough Guides' expert authors with a trademark blend of humour, honesty and expertise, to help to find the best places in Portugal, matching different needs. BACKGROUND INFORMATIONComprehensive 'Contexts' chapter features fascinating insights into Portugal, with coverage of history, religion, ethnic groups, environment, wildlife and books, plus a handy language section and glossary.FABULOUS FULL COLOUR PHOTOGRAPHYFeatures inspirational colour photography, including the stunning Douro and Guimara~es, the country's first capital. COLOUR-CODED MAPPINGPractical full-colour maps, with clearly numbered, colour-coded keys for quick orientation in Lisbon, Estremadura, Ribatejo, Porto The Minho, Tras-os-Montes, Alentejo and many more locations in Portugal, reduce need to go online. USER-FRIENDLY LAYOUT With helpful icons, and organised by neighbourhood to help you pick the best spots to spend your time.FREE EBOOK Free eBook download with every purchase of a printed book allows you to access all of the content from your phone or tablet, for on-the-road exploration.