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TO DO:
- Horse back riding in the hillsides of the Algarve near Lagos.
- Stroll through the Praça do Comércio in Lisboa's Baixa district.
- Hike to the end of the world (aka the western most point in Europe) at Cabo da Roca, near Sintra and Caiscais.
- See how cork is produced and have a picnic among the cork groves outside of Evora.
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I don't remember the specific names of the hotels we stayed in, but the places I recommend visiting most would be...
- Sintra- a beautiful mountain town approximately 30 minutes west of Lisbon. See the Pena National Palace. Eat the Queijadas de Sintra (aka the best pastries you've ever had). Walk the winding little cobbled streets and poke your head in at each artisan store filled with treasures.
- Evora- the quaint inland town with layers of history even still partially surrounded by a medieval wall. See the Capela dos Ossos (Church made of bones), Almendres Cromlech (megalithic monuments), and the Roman Temple of Evora.
- Sagres- Home of the Henry the Navigator school. One of the southwestern most towns in Portugal. See the Henry the Navigator school and enjoy the beach for a day. Eat fresh grilled sardines and baby mackerel.
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- Caldo verde- a hearty soup made with potatoes, kale, and chorizo.
- Sardinas Grilhadas- Grilled sardines. Not the nasty kind you get in a can, but the fresh, yummy kind with lemon and possibly capers on top.
- Chanfana- a delicious, filling Portuguese goat stew.
- Bacalhau a bras- shredded bacalhau (salt cod), onions, potatoes, eggs, black olives, and parsley.
- Pastiche de nata- a finger licking creamy pastry best served with a dash of cinnamon and hot from the oven.
Happy
~ Julie
Oh girl, you don't even have to convince me, I'm already completely smitten with the place! I already speak the language (sort of, it's a little different) and I desperately want to go visit the place I've heard so much about. Great pictures, what a fantastic trip! Have a great weekend, girlie, I hope you get to party it up (c:
ReplyDeleteI have never been but it looks beautiful. How awesome that you got to experience it w/ your Mom... love her sense of adventure!! xo
ReplyDeleteI've always wanted to go to Portugal! Your photos are gorgeous. I would move to Florence tomorrow if the Husband agreed! Italy is my fav place in the world so far.
ReplyDeletei've never been, but it sounds spectacular!! have a great weekend :)
ReplyDeleteI'm soooo up for a meet up!! And sooo glad you suggested it!! xoxo
ReplyDeleteAh, such fabulous images. Portugal is rugged and majestic. Glad you have special memories of that darling country. Have a nice weekend;-)
ReplyDeleteThat sounds like it would be a fantastic trip!!
ReplyDeletePortugal was awesome. I took a train to Lisboa one weekend when I was "studying" abroad in Spain. Crazy good times.
ReplyDeleteThese pictures are gorgeous. I'd love to go to Portugal (and a gazillion other places in the world!). One of my favorite's is New Zealand--I'd drop everything to move there!!
ReplyDeleteseems woderful, if i have chance, i need to go there and find it by my own.
ReplyDeleteLove the food you post, i am hungry now, hhhhhh...
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