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A Portuguese Adventure. Twitter. Do as the Romans did. September 22, 2013 § The places where rivers meet the sea are often blessed with great beauty.

Do as the Romans did

Troia, a peninsula off the coast of Setúbal, near Lisbon, is no exception. It has the vast Atlantic ocean on one side and the majestic Sado River on the other. Between the two shores, you find pine trees and immaculate white-sand beaches. The weather is perfect and the water temperature is wonderful for swimming. The Romans, who loved great locations, settled in Troia in the 1st century. Click here to check the Troia ferryboat schedule. Instagram. 5 Awesome Regions for Wines Under $15. Let’s play a game.

5 Awesome Regions for Wines Under $15

QUARENTA E OITO DEZASSETE. Atlas of Prejudice. Yoga pelo Planeta. Alentejo - Time to be happy. CycloFemme Lisbon Ride 2014. Irmãos engenheiros criaram negócio de compotas em bisnagas. Heidi.Swift - The climb up Arrabida is totally worth it.... Kissing in Portugal. February 14, 2013 §

Kissing in Portugal

iOnline - Notícias de Portugal, Mundo, Desporto, Boa Vida, Tv, Opinião e muito mais. Tram number 28. April 29, 2012 §

Tram number 28

A Portuguese lullaby. May 28, 2012 § This post is our 100th!

A Portuguese lullaby

Thanks to all the readers who have been following us on this journey through all that is glorious in Portugal. We decided to celebrate by posting a recording of a Portuguese folk tune which you can’t hear anywhere else. Portugal has a treasure trove of traditional music which evolved over centuries. Photo by heidiswift. Tea and scones at the Vicentinas. March 12, 2012 §

Tea and scones at the Vicentinas

The resilient beauty of Lisbon. November 1, 2012 § On November 1, 1755, Lisbon woke up with the rumble of a devastating earthquake.

The resilient beauty of Lisbon

By the end of the day the city was covered with ashes and rubble, stripped of its magnificent buildings and opulent commerce. What was left? Bike Tours - Blue Coast Bikes. Visit Setubal on a bike!

Bike Tours - Blue Coast Bikes

The region of Setubal is wonderful for bicycle rides and a good way of knowing several locations while feeling the atmosphere. The region offers several options, from luxury bike tours to mountain biking on the Arrabida Hills: The cycling trips are designed around you, with your team and network of friends and partners along each route, guided and self-guided to ensure your tour is packed full of exploration and discovery.

Our bike tours in Setubal specialists take care of the behind-the-scenes extras so you can relax and pedal your way to a fresh state of mind. Ride through the expansive Arrabida Natural Park by day and indulge on tantalizing seafood dishes and savoury wines by night. Each day brings a new wave of adventure to tease your senses and awaken your inner explorer. Sure to make your trip to Portugal an unforgettable one! Tour details: Associação de Praças exige demissão do primeiro-ministro. "É por demais evidente o falhanço das políticas impostas por este Governo, que se baseou na desvalorização do trabalho e dos direitos sociais, impondo mais e mais austeridade, mais desemprego, mais precariedade", afirma a AP em comunicado enviado aos órgãos de comunicação social.

Associação de Praças exige demissão do primeiro-ministro

Câmara convida trabalhadores da capital a pedalarem para o trabalho. Quase 500 bombeiros combatem cinco fogos em Portugal. In love with Lisbon. April 1, 2012 § Panoramic views of Lisbon, Luis Pavão, chromogenic prints, 1990.

In love with Lisbon

In 1581 a Spaniard came to Lisbon and fell madly in love with a Portuguese woman. The Portuguese oranges of Louis XIV. May 3, 2012 § As laranjas Portuguesas de Luis XIV, Rui Barreiros Duarte, ink on paper, 2012. “Portugal,” “Portugal,” cried the street vendors in 17th century Paris. THE MOST BEAUTIFUL CITY IN THE WORLD - LISBON. P aris, Venice, Prague or Rio de Janeiro are usually the top choices when deciding which is the most beautiful city in the world but you may add Lisbon to the list. This natural amphitheater opening to one of the world's greatest natural harbors on the Atlantic edge of Europe faces America with an unmatched scenic beauty and an authentic soul now lost in most great cities.

Ancient medieval village-like neighborhoods mix with monuments of a golden age and with contemporary architecture, creating a serene atmosphere that inspires and seduces. P aris, Veneza, Praga ou Rio de Janeiro são geralmente as escolhas quando se pensa nas cidades mais belas do mundo mas Lisboa deve ser incluída na lista. Este anfiteatro natural abre-se a um dos maiores portos naturais do mundo na costa atlântica da Europa, virada para as Américas com uma beleza cénica única e uma alma genuína que já não se encontra na maioria das grandes cidades do mundo. Hawaiian surfer Garrett McNamara (Haleiwa, Hawaii) wins the Biggest Wave Award. Top Budget Travel Destinations For 2012.

Mount Pico in the archipelago of the Azores, a pyramid and the Sphinx in Egypt and a light house on Prince Edward Island in Canada.Reuters/AFP/ Prince Edward Island Many sites put together their "best" travel lists for the coming year, but few do so with such a keen eye toward savings as we do. Polícias de bicicleta caçam assaltantes de banco. Comboio histórico regressa no dia 23 à Linha do Douro. A velha locomotiva a vapor vai percorrer os 46 quilómetros que separam o Peso da Régua do Tua (concelho de Carrazeda de Ansiães), numa viagem que tem como paisagem predominante o rio Douro e as vinhas património mundial da UNESCO.

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