Every day National Geographic experts travel the world, going behind the scenes and into the heart of a country's culture, history, and people. This incomparable experience can be yours through National Geographic Traveler guides, featuring: Charting Your Trip, an insightful overview of Portugal that helps tailor your visit to the time you have and your specific interests. Experiences, unique and hands-on, including learning to play the Portuguese guitar, painting an azulejo, and witnessing the cork harvest. Insider Tips from National Geographic photographers, writers, and explorers, as well as local experts, on favorite hot spots, practicalities, and more. Walking and Driving Tours, with maps color-coded to site descriptions, including Lisbon's Alfama, Porto's Ribeira, the fortified villages of the Serra da Marofa, and Cabo de Sao Vicente. Excursions off the Beaten Path, including Parque Nacional da Peneda-Gerês, the Alentejo's semiwild coast, Roman Conímbriga, and the lush isle of Madeira. Not-To-Be-Missed Lists for every chapter, pointing to detailed descriptions of highly recommended sites and activities. Gorgeous Color Photographs, Illustrations, and Maps that make it easy to select, navigate, andget the most from every site.

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