Central Portugal

Central Portugal / October 08, 2020. By Susan Connolly

The Best Hotels in Coimbra

Half way between Lisbon and Porto, Coimbra is an essential stop for all those who want to discover the real Portugal. This lively student town is centred on the University of Coimbra, a ...

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Central Portugal / July 22, 2020. By Susan Connolly

The Best Óbidos Hotels & Accommodation

Have you ever dreamt of sleeping in a medieval town with whitewashed houses, cobbledstone streets and a castle surrounded by town walls? If so, then Óbidos just 80km north of Lisbon is worth adding to ...

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Central Portugal / March 28, 2020. By Susan Connolly

How to Plan Your Day Trip from Lisbon to Óbidos

 

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Óbidos is an enchanting medieval town with whitewashed houses, cobbledstone streets and a castle surrounded by town walls. A day trip from Lisbon to Obidos is one of the most popular tours from the capital. ...

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Central Portugal / December 28, 2016. By Susan Connolly

Fátima

Fátima, like the shrine at Lourdes in France, draws huge numbers of visitors — local officials estimate some 6 million — each year. Cherished by Catholics worldwide, Fátima is 75 miles (120 km) north of ...

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