PORTUGAL

Lisbon (Capital)

Insanely beautiful capital of Portugal, Lisbon, is the maritime center at the mouth of the Tagus river, and it is the westernmost capital of a mainland European country. It has appr. 540,000 residents, the whole metropolitan area having a population around 2,8 million.

Oceanário de Lisboa

Address: Esplanada Dom Carlos I s/nº, 1990-005 Lisboa, Portugal

Opened in 1998, the Oceanário was the centerpiece of the XXth Century’s last World Fair, themed “The Oceans, a Heritage for the Future”, and eternally binds Lisbon to the Oceans.MissionThe Oceanário’s mission is to promote knowledge of the oceans and bring up the public about the duty of protecting natural heritage, through changing their daily habits.While walking through impressive and unforgettable exhibits, visitors are encouraged to learn fascinating things about the oceans and, more importantly, how to make decisions in their daily lives that actively promote the conservation of nature.

Mosteiro dos Jerónimos (UNESCO 1983)

Address: Praça do Império 1400-206 Lisboa, Portugal

This monastery was built between 1495 and 1601 and is a gorgeous example of Manueline Gothic architecture. It has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1983. Notable sights are the Church of Santa Maria, with Renaissance-like axial portal and Neo Manueline tomb of famous Portuguese navigator Vasco da Gama, Plateresco-style decorations of the inner courtyard of the monastery and Azulejo ceramic tiles in the refectory.

Quinta da Regaleira

Address: R. Barbosa du Bocage 5, 2710-567 Sintra, Portugal

Classified as World Heritage by UNESCO and built at the turn of the 20th century, this romantic architectural complex consists of a Palace, a Chapel, and gardens with grottos.

Pico do Arieiro

That 1,818 meter high peak is third highest of Madeira island and gives a beautiful vantage over the island and even the neighbouring island Porto Santo is visible when the weather is clear. It can be reached by car and its facilities include a parking lot, a restaurant and a souvenir shop. The peak is connected to another, Pico Ruivo, with a well-made footpath.

Ponta da Piedade

Address: Lagos, Portugal

Ponta da Piedade is a headland with a group of rock formations along the coastline of the town of Lagos, in the Portuguese region of the Algarve. Consisting of yellow-golden cliff-like rocks up to 20 meters high, they are one of the most famous tourist attractions of Portugal.

Albufeira

This coastal town in green Algarve is a famous tourist destination known for its maritime environment and good-quality golf courses nearby. It has approx. 13,700 residents and offers many kinds of activities including scuba diving, golfing and guided fishing trips.

Notable sights are Avenida Francisco Sá Carneiro street full of open-air discothèques, cafés and bars, Praia dos Pescadores beach and the Almóada Castle.