Portugal Travel

The Almond Blossom Appreciation Society finds Chris Stewart and his family still living on their farm, El Varo -- but life there never stands still. You will find yourself laughing out loud as Chris is instructed by his daughter on the way to treat dung beetles, bluffs his way as an art history guide to millionaire Bostonians, collects seeds in North Africa, and joins an Almond Blossom Appreciation Society. And you'll cringe as he tries his hand at office work in Granada.

Cuando se cumplen diez años de la publicación de su memorable Las rosas de piedra, Julio Llamazares concluye con este libro el que sin duda es el proyecto literario en español más importante de las últimas décadas: su recorrido por las setenta y cinco catedrales de España.

With travel tips and culture in our guidebooks written by a local, it is never too late to visit Terceira Island. Greater Than a Tourist—Terceira Island, Azores, Portugal by Author Vanessa Ferraz offers first-hand and personal insight into the best ways to visit the little Portuguese Paradise. Most travel books tell you how to travel like a tourist. Although there is nothing wrong with that, as part of the ‘Greater Than a Tourist’ series, this book will give you candid travel tips from someone who has lived at your next travel destination.

The How Do I Move to... series are audiobooks that detail all the information you need before deciding to move abroad. The How Do I Move to Portugal book provides information on Portugal's demographic, social issues, housing, healthcare, cultural differences, and even how to bring your pet with you when you move.

Along the coast via Albufeira and Lagos, the journey goes inland to Al Jezur. In Lisbon, explore the narrow streets of the city with the 'Electricos' and visit the "Torre De Belem". The Portuguese kings spent the summers in Sintra, in their residences surrounded by gardens full of flowers. The Mosteiro de Batalha and the Convento de Christo, the castle of the Knights Templar are on your route north, the "cradle of the country". The old town of Porto is a World Heritage Site.

This audiobook by Gena Moura offers the inside scoop on Monchique, Algarve, Portugal. This audiobook will give you travel tips from someone who has lived at your next travel destination.

With travel tips and culture in our guidebooks written by a local, it is never too late to visit Western Algarve. Greater than a Tourist: Western Algarve, Portugal by author Inês Tito offers the inside scoop on Europe’s most beautiful secret. Most travel books tell you how to travel like a tourist. Although there is nothing wrong with that, as part of the Greater than a Tourist series, this book will give you candid travel tips from someone who has lived at your next travel destination.

Romantic honeymoon or midlife crisis? Wilson and Noella trek the wild backcountry and shores of Spain and Portugal, balancing bliss and burnout. Their postmodern pilgrimage to the enchanted island of Formentera tilts at windmills of fabled palaces, descends into inner child wells. The walking tour gives occasion to reflect on imperial history’s passing, in the light of the raw beauty left behind. In the crucible of their creative retreat, Wilson and Noella challenge each other to discover the most of who they can be, in their personal fulfillment and for each other. Rich with “...

Explore the amazing country of Portugal. How they became a world power, nations they discovered and founded, the holidays, the culture, and the history of the country. Find out fun facts about Portugal. Great for five- to 12-year-olds. Discover Portugal today, and learn about a great country that has shaped world history.

A book celebrating one of Europe's greatest cities, moving from its founding to its huge growth in the 19th century and to the lives of Gaudi, Miro, Picasso, Casals and Dali.

In the mist-shrouded Azores Islands lies a secret that men have killed for - the lost treasure of Portugal's King Sebastian. For archaeologist Lauren Banister, this isn't just another expedition. After being betrayed and robbed of credit for a previous discovery, she's here for redemption as much as riches. Going undercover with a running tour group, she thinks she's finally one step ahead of her rivals. She didn't count on meeting the Crismans - John and Sandra, amateur treasure hunters whose vacation is about to become the adventure of a lifetime. When their paths cross, Lauren realizes ...

Espacios mágicos y rituales, laboratorios de la cultura y de la técnica, los pasajes permiten pensar el gran texto urbano desde sus notas a pie de página. En Barcelona hay cerca de cuatrocientos. Algunos son caminos que conducen a un pasado rural; otros, pasadizos proletarios o callejones de chabolas que hablan de la metrópolis fabril y del franquismo; los más famosos tienen forma de intersecciones ajardinadas y de galerías burguesas del siglo XIX; los más recientes están en polígonos industriales o acogen casas con piscina y restaurantes para turistas.

Author Yessica Klein offers the inside scoop on the cuisine in Lisbon and gives you advice on having a unique edible experience.

With her typically American intrepidness, her thirst for a good story and her power of observation, Hermance closes-in on the Portuguese she encounters along the way, bringing to us a psychological picture of the Portuguese individual and society that you won´t find on expat guides....

Uncover the epic journey of Ferdinand Magellan, a trailblazing explorer whose daring voyage forever changed the course of history and global navigation. A seminal figure in the world of exploration and discovery, Magellan blended ambition, determination, and extraordinary leadership to pioneer uncharted waters and establish new routes. This book describes his motivations, his groundbreaking expedition, and the lasting legacy of his maritime achievements. From his early dreams inspired by other explorers to his eventual first circumnavigation of our planet, Magellan's story is a testament to...

Lisboa, la más mediterránea de las capitales atlánticas, vista por los ojos sagaces de Jaume Bartrolí, un escritor y viajero que nunca se detiene en lo superficial, sino que excava en el alma del lugar hasta conseguir que el lector lo comprenda y lo ame. El libro imprescindible para viajar a una de las ciudades más bellas y hechizantes de Europa.

Eine akustische Reise durch Spanien und Portugal: von den Pyrenäen bis zum Mittelmeer, von den Atlantikinseln bis in die lebendigen Metropolen. Wussten Sie, dass der Heilige Gral angeblich in Spanien versteckt ist? Verstehen Sie die Pfeifsprache von La Gomera? Sind Sie schon einmal zu den Unterwasser-Skulpturen vor Lanzarote getaucht? Und konnten Sie schon den schäumenden Sidra aus Asturien, knusprige Schweinekrusten aus Soria oder den Portwein aus dem Dourotal genießen.

Drink Like a Local–Lisbon will offer the inside scoop on the best places to have drinks, specifically beers, in Belgium. Culinary tourism is an important aspect of any travel experience. Regional drinks have the ability to tell you a story of a destination, its landscapes, and culture. Most food and drink guides tell you where to go like a tourist. Although there is nothing wrong with that, as part of the Drink Like a Local series, this book will give you a guide from someone who has experienced your next destination as a local.

An der Küste entlang über Albufeira und Lagos geht die Reise ins Landesinnere nach Al Jezur. In Lissabon erkunden Sie mit den 'Electricos' die engen Straßen der Stadt und besichtigen den "Torre De Belem". Die portugiesischen Könige verbrachten den Sommer in Sintra, in ihren von blühenden Gärten umgebenen Residenzen. Die Mosteiro de Batalha und das Convento de Christo, die Burg der Tempelritter liegen auf Ihrer Route nach Norden, der "Wiege des Landes".

Há muitos fatores que ajudam a compreender porque viver em Portugal parece uma excelente ideia. Além das diversas belezas naturais, o país também possui uma ótima qualidade de vida. Seus habitantes tem acesso a uma boa estrutura de segurança e diversas oportunidades, bem como um sistema de educação eficiente e uma saúde qualitativa! Está cogitando mudar sua vida e partir para a “terrinha”? Então saiba que esse conteúdo poderá lhe dar uma boa base de orientação! Boa leitura, e provavelmente, boa viagem!