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Towns and VillagesEstorilEstoril, a world-famous resort, is a true cosmopolitan centre with wonderful nightlife and all the infrastructure for a summer centre - beaches, excellent hotels, golf courses, a casino and even a motor-racing circuit.The planned transformation of (...)
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Towns and VillagesCosta de CaparicaA traditional fishing village, Costa da Caparica was transformed in the 20th century into the busiest beach in the Lisbon region. Its location and easy accessibility attracts crowds on summer weekends. The strip of sand about 25 kilometres long (...)
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Towns and VillagesVila FlorThe town was previously known as Póvoa de Além-Sabor, until D. Dinis, king of Portugal, visited the area and was so enchanted by its beauty that he gave it the name of Vila Flor (Flower Town), ordering walls to be built around the town, although all (...)
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Towns and VillagesVidigueiraThe existence of a settlement here has only been documented since the thirteenth century. However, there is evidence of the human occupation of this region since prehistoric times. In addition to the megalithic heritage to be found here, attention (...)
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Towns and VillagesRedondoThe Alentejo town of Redondo has become particularly important for the Portuguese economy as a result of its two main regional products: pottery and wine.The local hand-made pottery is well known all over the country. It is possible to find here (...)
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Towns and VillagesAlter do ChãoA calm and peaceful town, Alter do Chão dates back to the Roman period.At that time, it was called Abelterium and the public baths at Ferragial d´El Rei and the bridge at Vila Formosa are some examples of Roman remains to be found in the region. (...)
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Towns and VillagesConstânciaLocated at the confluence of two rivers - the Tagus and the Zêzere - Constância has a characteristic physiognomy on account of the row of white houses harmoniously inset on a hillside.It was its geographical position that formed the characteristics (...)
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Towns and VillagesAlteSome consider Alte, which has existed since the period of the Roman occupation, to be the village most typical of the Algarve.With their whitewashed houses, windows and façades with colourful borders, and decorated chimneys, the streets of the (...)
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Towns and VillagesGuardaSet at 1,056 metres on the slopes of the Serra da Estrela, this is the highest city in Portugal. Given its strategic location, it has served as a battleground since pre-history and settled since pre-Roman times.Recognising its importance as a key (...)
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Towns and VillagesAlcanenaAt the foot of the Aire and Candeeiros Mountains, an area classified as a Natural Park, the village of Alcanena underwent considerable development in the 19th century, when several factories involved in the tanning industry were established. It was (...)
