1. History

PORTUGAL

For over 3,100 years, Greek, Roman, Germanic, Celtic, Carthaginian, and other civilizations impacted Portugal. The country’s name stems from the Roman phrase, Portus Cale, meaning “beautiful port.” During the 15th and 16th centuries, Portugal was a major world power with an empire extending from Brazil to the Indies.

Resembling San Francisco with clanging cable cars and an orangey high-rise bridge, Lisbon (Lisboa) is alluring. An ancient monastery, beautifully tiled buildings, and sculpture of Vasco de Gama, Henri the Navigator, and the nation’s other renown early explorers further distinguish Portugal’s capital along the Tagus River.

Interspersed along the downtown plaza are unique cow sculptures, designed and painted by different artists. Money for these sculptures is donated to poor people throughout Europe.

Locally prepared custard tarts and succulent fruits entice a hungry tourist. Enhancing many Portuguese dishes is home grown olive oil.

Besides Lisbon, I visited Cabo da Roca, the westernmost point in Europe, lovely Sintra, and the Alentejo (Olive Oil Route). This is a sweet little nation. I promised one of my guides that I would return if she would come to America.

For more information:

Icep Portugal - Portuguese Trade and Tourist Office
590 Fifth Avenue, 4th. Floor
NEW YORK NY 10036-4702
Order brochures: http://www.orderportugal.com
http://www.visitportugal.com - Tel. (646) 723 0213
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Cascais, a resort and fishing town

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  • Almost a fairy tale look - CABO DA ROCA 4
  • The same mist at CABO DA ROCA cloaked the nearby lighthouse.
  • Cruise ships arrive and depart daily at Lisbon's busy port.
  • The enticing hillside coast at CABO DA ROCA
  • LIGHTHOUSE at CABO DA ROCA
  • Cascais, a resort and fishing town
  • Cascais/Estoril Beach
  • Resort of Cascais
  • Cascais lobster pots and fishing vessels
  • Shellfish traps & fishing boats in Cascais
  • Donkey-powered hay wagon, Alentejo Region in southern Portugal
  • A lone pigeon searches for crumbs on a street in Cascais.
  • Nesting White Storks are commonly seen atop utility poles in southern Portugal.
  • Several hours south of Lisbon lies the darling, isolated town of Portel.<br />
This home to Hotel Refugio da Vila, site of an international cooking school.<br />
The cuisine, partly prepared by students, is fun and delicious.
  • Bell Tower at Basilica Real de Castro Verde
  • Olive Ooil Tasting at CEPAAL (Centro de Estudos e Promocao do Azeite do Alentejo)<br />
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