Estremadura
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
[edit] Other destinationsCaldas da Rainha,Torres Vedras(both cities) Mafra,Sesimbra,Cascais,Palmela(towns) [edit] UnderstandIt is in western Portugal[not to be confused with Extremadura[Spain]. [edit] Talkportuguese[english;french @ some resorts & main cities. [edit] Get inLisbon/Loures Portela airport (LIS) [edit] Get aroundTrains,rent a car,buses,ferry boats to/from Lisbon-Cacilhas(Almada). [edit][add listing] SeeLisboa,Sintra,Cascais,Mafra,Almada,Setubal, [edit] ItinerariesObidos,Alcobaca,Peniche [edit][add listing] Dovisit monuments,museums,enjoy the beaches. [edit][add listing] Eatrestaurants abund,as well snack bars/cafes [edit][add listing] Drinkseveral niteclubs,bars [edit] Stay safeGenerally 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 outTejo 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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