Estremadura
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Estremadura is a traditional province in western Portugal. Estrmadura does not have administrative status. Currently, the northen section is considered part of the central region. The southern section is now part of the Lisbon region.
[edit] Cities
- Alcobaça
- Caldas da Rainha
- Peniche
- Nazaré town
- Óbidos town
[edit] Other destinations
Caldas da Rainha,Torres Vedras(both cities) Mafra,Sesimbra,Cascais,Palmela(towns)
[edit] Understand
It is in western Portugal[not to be confused with Extremadura[Spain].
[edit] Talk
portuguese[english;french @ some resorts & main cities.
[edit] Get in
Lisbon/Loures Portela airport (LIS)
[edit] Get around
Trains,rent a car,buses,ferry boats to/from Lisbon-Cacilhas(Almada).
[edit][add listing] See
Lisboa,Sintra,Cascais,Mafra,Almada,Setubal,
[edit] Itineraries
Obidos,Alcobaca,Peniche
[edit][add listing] Do
visit monuments,museums,enjoy the beaches.
[edit][add listing] Eat
restaurants abund,as well snack bars/cafes
[edit][add listing] Drink
several niteclubs,bars
[edit] Stay safe
Generally safe,some parts of Lisbon(Cais do Sodre,Bairro Alto,train stations) especially @ nite;some dicotheques should be avoided;have mediocre security or none.Do not go to the parks @ nite;take a taxi if needed. Some hotels,pousadas,inns,pensoes are nice.
[edit] Get out
Tejo valley:Abrantes,Almourol,Tomar(recomemded;Tomar is a beautiful small,but monumental city),Santarem;Troia peninsula,across from Setubal.There is not much to see/do in Setubal city except taking the ferry to Tria(be careful in some Lisbon suburbs & Setubal city).
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