Portugal Places to See: 15 Stops from Coimbra to Sintra
A route through Abrantes, Portugal, 15 stops, from Portugal's Geography to Sintra Mountain Town, filmed by travmap.
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- Places
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- Portugal's Geography
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- Sintra Mountain Town
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- 15
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- travmap
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Stops on this route
- Portugal's Geography — Iberian Peninsula nation bordered by Atlantic coastline and Spain, featuring diverse landscapes from northern mountains to southern beaches and cork forests.
- North to Algarve — Scenic southern region renowned for dramatic golden cliffs, hidden coves, and year-round Mediterranean climate attracting beach and water sports enthusiasts.
- Coimbra Old Town — Charming city by the Mondego River with historic sites including the Old Cathedral, Monastery of Santa Clara-a-Velha, and University of Coimbra's beautiful library.
- São Miguel Island — Largest island of the Azores archipelago, known as 'The Green Island' with lush volcanic landscapes.
- Aveiro - Venice of Portugal — Bustling city on the Atlantic Coast known as 'the Venice of Portugal' featuring Aveiro Cathedral, São Gonçalinho Chapel, and Convento de Jesus.
- Évora Historic Center
- Porto & Port Wine — Historic riverside city famous for its stacked azulejo-tiled buildings and world-renowned fortified wine production in nearby Douro Valley vineyards.
- Sintra's Palaces — Romantic hilltop retreat near Lisbon housing ornate royal palaces and Moorish architecture nestled among lush forests and misty landscapes.
- Óbidos Fortified Town — Hilltop town in the Centro Region of western Portugal encircled by old fortified walls.
- Faro & Lagos
- Lisbon's Alfama District — Medieval hillside neighborhood of narrow winding streets, traditional fado music venues, and terracotta-roofed buildings overlooking the Tagus River and city.
- Pico Island — Island in the Azores home to the highest mountain in Portugal.
- Porto City Center — Busy city in northern Portugal famous for port wine production, sprawling along hills overlooking the Douro River. Features the charming Ribeira pedestrian zone and Ponte Dom Luis…
- Funchal - Madeira Capital
- Sintra Mountain Town
Useful for your trip
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- Portugal is located on the western coast of the Iberian peninsula and is one of Europe's most visited countries due to its idyllic climate, affordable travel costs and exceptional attractions.
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- The Azores archipelago consists of 9 volcanic islands in the Atlantic Ocean, located about 930 miles west of Lisbon, renowned for world-class whale watching and hot mineral springs.
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- São Miguel is the largest island of the Azores known as 'The Green Island' while Pico is home to the highest mountain in Portugal.
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- Aveiro is called 'the Venice of Portugal' due to its picturesque setting of scenic canals connected by charming bridges and dotted with colorful gondolas.
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- Évora shelters more than 4,000 historic structures including old Roman walls and temples, plus Europe's largest complex of prehistoric megaliths located nearby.
- Food
- Visit Porto's Ribeira, a pedestrian zone on the river buzzing with live music, cafes, restaurants and street vendors.
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- Porto is world famous for its production of fine port wine and has port wine cellars in Vila Nova de Gaia across the Ponte Dom Luis bridge.
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- Madeira is nicknamed the 'Floating Garden of the Atlantic' and features the Orchid Garden and Laurissilva Forest, which harbors the world's largest concentration of laurel.
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- Sintra features Pena's Palace, a fantastical castle built in the mid-1800s surrounded by forested parklands, plus the Castle of the Moors and Monserrate Palace.
- Transport
- Experience Lisbon by taking vintage trams such as the well-known Tram 28, which winds along historic quarters, gardens and main attractions.
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- Algarve is located in the country's southernmost region with a sunny Mediterranean climate, gorgeous beaches and affordable costs, with Faro as the region's capital.
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- Lagos is the Algarve area's hot spot for nightlife.
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