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 in facto,part of the,central region.The southern section,is now part of the Lisbon region.
[edit] Cities
- Alcobaça
- Peniche
- Nazaré town
- Óbidos town
- Lisbon/Lisboa
[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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