This informative, concise, and engagingly written work provides the most up-to-date history of Portugal, current through 1999, and gives a full picture of the political, social, cultural, and economic influences that shaped the history of Portugal. Covering the period from Portugal’s early conception as a nation through its long history, with emphasis on the dramatic period of the last several decades, this volume culminates with the demise of the Salazar dictatorship and the independence of its colonies. Complete with a timeline for simple reference to events, brief biographies of important people, lists of monarchs and heads of state, and a bibliographic essay, it is the best companion for the student or interested reader.

About the Author

JAMES M. ANDERSON is Professor Emeritus at the University of Calgary, in Alberta, Canada. He has spent many years in Portugal and Spain both as a Fulbright Scholar and the recipient of Canada Council and other grant (more…)

Tour a Moorish castle, lift a glass of port in Porto, discover a misty hilltop village, take in a bullfight, or stroll along a perfect beach in the Algarve – Fodor’s Portugal, 8th Edition offers all these experiences and more! Our local writers have traveled throughout the country to find the ideal hotels, restaurants, attractions and activities to prepare you for a journey of stunning variety. Before you leave for your trip be sure to pack your Fodor’s guide to ensure you do not miss a thing.The San Francisco Chronicle sums it up best –”Fodor’s guides are saturated with information.”- We frequently update our Portugal guide, and we make every effort to bring you the most accurate and thorough book. Plus we provide timely updates about the area at Fodors.com.- Unlike other travel books, Fodor’s guides rely heavily on local experts who know the territory best–so you know you are seeing the real Portugal.- We give you the planning tools you need to tailor your trip. We (more…)

Anne de Stoop shares her infectious delight for Portugal via a tour of the diverse country: the Minho and Douro regions in northern Portugal, renowned for their fertile landscapes and port wines; the busy markets of Oporto; elegant country estates and lavish gardens, whose sophisticated designs reflect a rich architectural heritage; the urban pleasures and baroque opulence of Lisbon; the sparkling white villages of the sun-drenched Alentejo; and the unspoiled beaches of the Algarve.

About the Author

Anne de Stoop, director of the Musee Mathurin Meheut in Lamballe, France, previously worked at the Museu Nacional de Arte Antiga in Lisbon. She published several books about the stately homes of Portugal. Jerome Darblay’s photographs appear regularly in Interiors and Elle Decoration magazines and were featured in Living in Venice (Flammarion, 2000) and Living in Istanbul (Flammarion, 1994). Caroline Champenois, an interior design specialist, collaborated (more…)

This Portuguese phrase book contains useful phrases for both business and pleasure. The book includes basic grammar, a pronunciation guide and additional vocabulary.

Language Notes

Text: English, Portugese
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Review

Nobody covers the world like Lonely Planet.’ –New York Post, May 2004

Discover Portugal. Catch a waft of cool air and a mournful song in Lisbon’s labyrinthine Alfama. Splash into the clear waters at the Algarve’s pristine Praia da Arrifana. Savor the silky texture and appealing sweetness of a late-bottled vintage port. In This Guide: Four authors, 124 days on-the-ground research, 27 custard tarts. Full-color chapters on Portugal’s highlights and local tips and insights. Dedicated activities chapter covering hiking, surfing and horse-riding. Content updated daily: visit lonelyplanet.com.

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Explore Portugal from its lovely coast, dotted with quaint villages, to the inland hills with their splendid fortified towns. Rich in history, Portugal is a beautiful country and considered one of Europe’s ideal travel values. Its seafaring culture reaches back to when Vasco da Gama and Bartholomew Dias set off to discover the New World. Mighty castles, spectacular fortresses, beautiful mansion and elaborate cathedrals remainThis day as reminders of this period of great wealth and prominence. Experience the graciousness, hospitality, kindness and welcome of a people who once ruled the world. 7 Regional Countryside Driving Itineraries, Descriptions of over 100 Places to Stay

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Discover Portugal. Includes FREE planning and background information. Love it or loathe it, it-s simple to see the allure of the Algarve: amazing cliffs, golden sands, scalloped bays and long sandy islands. And let-s not forget (as too many do) the stunning inland area, which boasts beautiful countryside and pretty castle towns. It-s the inner Algarve that really shines. To bypass this area is to miss the Algarve proper: cork tree- and flower-covered hillsides, historic villages (many with restaurants serving intoxicating cuisine), walking tracks and birdlife. Highlights include stunning Silves above the banks of the Rio Arade, sleepy Alcoutim on the picture-perfect Rio Guadiana, and quaint Monchique. The region has some excellent walking opportunities and the Via Algarviana passes through the area.

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Why is a cockerel a national icon? What’s the connection between Estoril and James Bond? How much port is there in Portugal? Where and why do people hit each other on the head with giant leeks? This book answers these questions, and many more, in a concise and lively overview of Portugal: the country, its language, its people, their way of life and culture and what makes them tick. If you’re studying for examinations which require a knowledge of the background of Portugal and its civilization, or if you’re learning the language, in, for example, an evening class and want to know more about the country and how it works, this is the book for you. If your job involves travel and business relations, it aims to provide useful and practical information about the ways and customs of the people you are working with. Or if you simply have an interest in Portugal for whatever reason, it should broaden your knowledge about the country and its inhabitants. The book is divided into (more…)

Explore Portugal from its lovely coast, dotted with quaint villages, to the inland hills with their splendid fortified towns. Rich in history, Portugal is a beautiful country and considered one of Europe’s ideal travel values. Its seafaring culture reaches back to when Vasco da Gama and Bartholomew Dias set off to discover the New World. Mighty castles, spectacular fortresses, beautiful mansion and elaborate cathedrals remainThis day as reminders of this period of great wealth and prominence. Experience the graciousness, hospitality, kindness and welcome of a people who once ruled the world. 7 Regional Countryside Driving Itineraries, Descriptions of over 100 Places to Stay

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