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OtherCabo CarvoeiroCabo Carvoeiro is located on the far western corner of the peninsular of Peniche, in a zone of great beauty due to the curious geological formations that have been sculpted by the sea over time, such as the Nau dos Corvos, a large boulder which (...)
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OtherCabo da RocaIf you go to Sintra, don’t miss the chance to visit the westernmost point of mainland Europe, Cabo da Roca.Located at latitude 38º 47´north and longitude 9º 30´west, Cabo da Roca is an important coordinate for those sailing along the coast, as it is (...)
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OtherCacela VelhaCacela Velha is a small and unique historical complex, with a roughly circular perimeter, bordered to the south by a fortress and to the east and west by the parish cemetery, overlooking the Ria Formosa.Archaeological excavations have identified an (...)
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OtherCalouste Sarkis GulbenkianBorn in 1869 in Scutari, Calcedonia, near Istanbul, Calouste Sarkis Gulbenkian came from a leading Armenian family from Cesareia, in Capadoccia, straddling the crossroads between Europe and Asia.This cultured, brilliant and highly eclectic man (...)
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OtherCampervanningDiscover Portugal by camper van/motorhomeWandering around Portugal in a camper van or motorhome is a delightful way of discovering the amazing variety of landscapes in our country. You can get to know the entire territory with more freedom, at your (...)
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OtherCampinoThe campino is the expressive and popular personality typically found in the vast Ribatejo meadowland. He is still considered today to be a representative national figure even though it has unfortunately now become much rarer to see him sitting (...)
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OtherCanas de Senhorim CarnivalThe development of the carnival in Canas de Senhorim has accompanied the town’s historical evolution. The carnival was launched following the formation of the neighbourhoods of Paço, where many nobleman lived, and Rossio, where the bourgeoisie and (...)
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OtherCarlos Relvas the first amateur photographer in PortugalAn important farmer in the region of the Ribatejo, a most skilful horseman, a sportsman, and a distinguished and cultured man of his time, Carlos Relvas was born in Golegã in 1838. His wealth and, above all, his cultivated mind led him to develop an (...)
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OtherCarnivalCarnival, or "Entrudo", formally designates the period of time between Epiphany (January 6) and Lent, but normally refers to the three "fat days" leading up to Ash Wednesday (Sunday, Monday and Tuesday).These are three days of festivities and (...)
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OtherCasa da Cultura Islâmica e MediterrânicaIn the old Silves Slaughterhouse, an excellent example of the region's Neo-Arab architecture, built in 1914, we find the House of Islamic and Mediterranean Culture, which seeks to convey the splendour of Muslim Silves. The restoration of the (...)
