SO MUCH, SO NEAR. Lisbon region

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1 01 SO MUCH, SO NEAR Lisbon region

2 A unique itinerary, made by you S O M U C H, A1 LEIRIA BATALHA A8 FÁTIMA N113 TOMAR NAZARÉ IC3 ALCOBAÇA A23 PENICHE A8 ÓBIDOS A15 SANTARÉM A1 ERICEIRA A21 MAFRA SINTRA 02 CASCAIS ESTORIL A5 A8 OEIRAS LISBOA A13 SETÚBAL CONTENTS Lisboa 03 Estoril/Cascais 06 Sintra 08 Oeiras/Mafra 10 Ericeira 11 Oeste 12 Fátima 14 Templários 16 Santarém 18 Setúbal/Tróia 20 Gastronomy 22 Contacts 23 World Heritage 24 Nature and Natural Parks 26 SESIMBRA TRÓIA There is a road to follow. A sensation on turning the corner. A heart that beats in the cobblestones, in the waters of the rivers and the sea, in the golden sands that stretch beyond the horizon, in the unequalled white light that splashes against the buildings, in the people that live here, in their life stories. Unique and unforgettable experiences, for those who love the countryside, for those that prefer the city, for those looking for monuments, for those looking for nature, for those who travel with all their senses open. A rich, diverse and inviting trail. Waiting for you to discover it and pass this way.

3 S O N E A R Historic Centre THE OLD ALWAYS NEW PARQUE DAS NAÇÕES LISBOA CASTELO BAIXA CHIADO BELÉM 03 Lisbon is like a patchwork quilt. A big city, stitched together from assorted landscapes, architectures and lifestyles. And if a city s soul is to be found in its people and its places, it only makes sense to start our trip at St. George s Castle. This first Muslim defensive building dates from the 10th and 11th Centuries. In 1147 the castle and the city were taken from the Moors by D. Afonso Henriques the first King of Portugal. Drop down to the Alfama, one of the most iconic of Lisbon s neighbourhoods. Here you will find the Fado Museum and numerous fado houses and restaurants, where you can dine while listening to this centuries-old national song, always typical and always up to date. Beating a path into the heart of the city, you eventually come to the Pombaline Down Town, built on the orders of the Marquis do Pombal, Minister to D. José I, after the great earthquake of the 1st of November Laid out in a grid of streets and blocks and inspired by the Enlightenment, the rebuilding of the Down Town was the first example of standardised planning and construction. One highlight is the amazing Santa Justa Elevator, built by Mesnier du Ponsard, supposedly an apprentice of Gustave Eiffel. Ascending, you find yourself in Chiado, a cultural hub with a sophisticated air where artists, intellectuals and poets meet and mingle (there is a statue of the famous Fernando Pessoa at table in front of A Brasileira ), and next to this, Carmo. The square here was an important arena for the revolution of the 25th of April 1974, when soldiers and citizens surrounded the barracks. Right next door are the ruins of the Carmo Convent, now the Archaeological Museum. Going on up, the walk takes you to the Bairro Alto, the Mecca of the young and Lisbon s nightlife. This is a place where the old and the new, the traditional and the sophisticated live in harmony. Grocer s shops, little eateries and fado houses rub shoulders with bars, boutiques and designer stores, in a melting pot of people and styles all of its own.

4 S O M U C H, BELÉM IT IS THE SEA CALLING US 04 Departure point for other lands, Belém stands witness to ages old influences and trades that persist into the future. It is the river that leads us to the sea. It is the sea that calls us. From here the caravels departed en route to Eastern shores, with their scents of pepper and saffron. It was the arrival in India that led to the construction of what is probably the most emblematic monument of the era of the Discoveries the Jerónimos Monastery. Construction was started in 1501 on the orders of D. Manuel I but only completed 100 years later. This ultimate witness to the Portuguese-ness of the 16th Century boasts late Gothic and Renaissance elements alongside regal, religious, naturalist and nautical motifs. The result is unrivalled beauty and grandeur that makes it worthy of its UNESCO classification as a World Heritage Site. Inside, the Church of St. Mary of Belém (Bethlehem) is a shrine in the form of a magnificent three-nave temple. The height of the building, with its elegant pillars rising to a beautiful ribbed vault, and the rays of light that surreptitiously slip in through the stained glass windows create a unique atmosphere, marked by the meeting of the human and the spiritual. Here you can find the tombs of the navigator Vasco da Gama and the epic poet, bard of the Discoveries saga, Luís de Camões. But the meeting and exchanges between cultures and people are not things of the past. They carry on happening and are brought up-to-date, every day, in the daily life of the city and its artistic events, like those taking place at the Belém Cultural Centre (CCB). Our outing to Belém is halfway through. Take a break to enjoy one of the greatest delights of Portuguese sweet-making the famous Belém Pastry, a centuries old recipe reproduced in the thousands every day. With your appetite appeased, carry on to the riverside. On the other side of the railway line, lapped by the water, lies the Belém Tower, a monument created in the 16th Century by Francisco Arruda which marks the starting place of the saga; the ships departed from the small beach here. Its architecture mixes Arab and Venetian influences in its verandas and galleries, organically and nautically decorated in the hallmark of the Manueline style. Next to the small Belém marina is the Monument to the Discoveries. Erected in 1960 to mark the 500th anniversary of the death of the Infante D. Henrique, it pays homage to the main driving force behind Portuguese maritime expansion and all those who helped to make it possible.

5 S O N E A R Parque das nações PURE LEISURE 05 The East has given rise to a new Lisbon, with its modern infrastructures, open horizons and an intimate relationship with the River Tejo. Once an industrial zone, the Park of Nations was completely renovated before Expo 98 was hosted here. Today, it is a new city neighbourhood, with its own life and a unique offering in terms of culture, services, sport, entertainment and leisure. The biggest attraction is the Lisbon Oceanarium. Designed by the North-American architect Peter Chermayeff, the building, built over a dock and surrounded by water, shows off the natural wealth of the flora and fauna of the Antarctic and tropical Indian Oceans as well as of the rocky coasts of the Pacific and North Atlantic. The main draw is the central tank, a magnificent 1,000m2 aquarium holding over 100 different species of fish from the four corners of the oceans, all living peacefully together. Here there are huge themed exhibitions and a multimedia space with a cybercafé. You can get around this huge park by train or bus. On your route you ll find a breezy architecture like the Portugal Pavilion designed by Siza Vieira, with its imposing concrete canopy based on the idea of a sheet of paper resting on two bricks. If you want, you can see the whole area and its surroundings from on high by taking a trip on the cable car. And, to see Lisbon from another perspective, you can also take a boat trip down the Tejo. At the end of the afternoon, there is nothing better than a spot of shopping in the Shopping Mall, or in the various stores scattered around and about, and then dinner and entertainment in any of the restaurants and bars in the area. Your night might finish off at the Casino Lisboa, with its non-stop shows and the chance to try your luck. Leaving the oceans behind, you can continue your adventure in the Pavilion of Knowledge, an interactive museum that teaches science to both the young and the not so young in an accessible and fun way.

6 S O M U C H, ESTORIL/CASCAIS ONE PLACE A THOUSAND SENSATIONS 06

7 S O N E A R LISBOA PRAIA DO GUINCHO A5 CASCAIS MARINA MARGINAL ESTORIL 07 The river slowly gives way to the sea and new landscapes are revealed. At the entry to the Tejo estuary the Bugio Fort appears with its perfectly circular shape, protecting access from the sea to the city of Lisbon, Pass Carcavelos with its Fort de S. Julião da Barra and its popular long open beach, ideal for surf and body-boarding. Arriving at Estoril, the horizon opens up and reveals, from its right side, the famous Casino, the largest in Europe, a centre not just for gaming but also for shows, exhibitions and non-stop entertainment. At the end of the casino s avenue, lined by magnificent bijou palaces, is Tamariz Beach which takes you back in time as you imagine life in the 1920s, when the aristocracy and bourgeoisie came from around Europe to bathe here. Continuing your journey you come to Cascais, a place of fusions and contrasts. Walk through the elegant and picturesque historic centre and take a moment to rest your gaze on the never-ending comings and goings of the pleasure boats housed in the town s marina. The coast that links Estoril to Cascais is a special place for practising water sports. But the sea beckons. Heed its summons and carry on to the Mouth of Hell, a rocky outcrop that forms a cavity open to the skies(like a mouth), where the sea waves hammer the rock in a spectacular display. End the trip along the coast at the famous Guincho beach, unique in its characteristics: the Sintra mountains behind it, the sweep of pine trees and dunes, the hard wind and the savage sea that make it a windsurfing paradise.

8 S O M U C H, 08 Sintra CAPITAL OF ROMANTICISM

9 S O N E A R REGIÃO SINTRA LISBOA AZENHAS DO MAR PRAIA DAS MAÇÃS PRAIA GRANDE CABO DA ROCA SINTRA IC19 Sintra is a mysterious place, where the climate, history and nature invite introspection, art, dreams and fantasy. Journey into its heart and feel in your own the magic of a unique place classified by UNESCO, in 1995, as a World Heritage Site in the Cultural Landscape Category. In the centre of the old town lies the Royal Palace (The Sintra National Palace). Inside, there is a hugely rich range of mudejarstyle tiles brought from around the Islamic world and the astonishing Swan s, Pega s and Coats-of Arms Rooms. The journey continues to Lawrence s Hotel, the first hotel in the Iberian Peninsula and in operation since Here, notable Portuguese and foreign literary figures have stayed, including Lord Byron, Camilo Castelo Branco and Eça de Queirós. You next stop is Quinta da Regaleira, a place shrouded in mystery. Reportedly dating back to 1697, it changed hands many times until it was bought by the millionaire António Augusto de Carvalho Monteiro. He invited the Italian architect Luigi Manini to design the house and gardens we see today. The result is an exuberant riot of styles spread across numerous spaces and structures (gardens, wells, towers, statues, grottos, lakes) which many believe have alchemic and sacred connotations. Be amazed by the Palaces of Seteais and Monserrate as well. In the first of these, now a luxury hotel, look out for the arch surmounted by the royal coat-of-arms and the effigies of D. João and D. Carlota Joaquina as well as the 18th Century paintings, furniture and decorations. In Monserrate the palace s architecture is heavily influenced by Eastern styles and there is an exotic garden with species from the hidden corners of the world. A glorious Eden in the words of Lord Byron. Climb on up the mountain until you come to the Castle of the Moors, also wrapped in mystery. Early documentary evidence shows that it was an Islamic stronghold, with some authors dating its foundation back to the times of the Visigoths. Continue your magical journey and you will eventually find yourself, on one of the mountain peaks, at the remarkable and fantastical Pena Palace. Dreamt up by D. Fernando II, the Artist-King, this colourful building looks like it is straight out of a fairy tale, an ultimate expression of Portuguese Romanticism. 09

10 S O M U C H, Oeiras Occupied since prehistoric times, Oeiras has followed a rich and evolving path through time. After serving as a storage depot and an industrial and processing centre, particularly during the time of the Discoveries (the Gunpowder Factory harks back to these times), the place has grown and, since the 19th Century, has taken on the mantle of a summer leisure destination for many Portuguese. In addition to its LISBOA beaches, much sought after by Lisbonites, there is also the grandiose Ocean Pool next to the Torre beach. After a refreshing dip, journey into 10 OEIRAS ALGÉS the town. Old Oeiras is a welcoming place that invites you to wander around, to dawdle in its green spaces and to discover its fascinating Oceanic swimming pool architectural heritage. Within this latter category, special mention must go to the Palace of the Marquês de Pombal. Its architectural design by Carlos Mardel reflects the architecture of the 18th Century, particularly in its gardens which were largely modelled on those at Versailles. The Chapel dedicated to Our Lady of Mercy is also well worth a visit. Mafra Mafra is a place of History, with many stories to tell. In the centre of the town rises the imposing Royal Convent of Mafra. This most important example of Portuguese baroque was built in the first half of the 18th Century on the orders of D. João V and under the guiding hand of João Frederico Ludovice who brought to Mafra a design based on papal Rome with a number of Germanic influences. The monument consists of a Basilica, a Royal Palace, a Franciscan Convent and an important library containing over 40,000 books. Its story inspired the novel Memory of the Convent written by the Portuguese Nobel Laureate for Literature, José Saramago. Sporadically inhabited, it served as residence for the royal family throughout 1807, during the reign of D. João VI and before the court departed for Brazil. If you take the road to Ericeira, and following directions to Tapada de Mafra (Mafra Forest), you will happen upon an area of almost pure naturalness. With an area of 1,187 hectares, the Royal Forest at Mafra was created in 1747 with the idea of providing D. João V and his court a space for entertainment and leisure. Until the beginning of the 20th Century it was reserved as a hunting ground for the Portuguese monarchs, but then, after 1914, it was managed in a more environmentally friendly way. Today its doors are open to the public and for school and business events. Inside its whitewashed brick walls lives a diverse range of animals and plants. On train journeys, walks or BTT trails you can spot protected birds such as Bonelli s eagle and the eagle owl and observe numerous mammals including fallow deer, red deer, wild boar, foxes, wild rabbits, badgers and polecats. After all this exercise, why not relax over an excellent meal that includes the famous Mafra Bread.

11 S O N E A R Ericeira The seaside breeze invites healthy walks, sunbathing, sports and REGIÃO MAFRA intriguing discoveries in the town of Ericeira. Presumably frequented and settled by the Phoenicians, Ericeira is an ancient place whose first charter, granted by D. Frei Fernão Rodrigues Monteiro, Grandmaster of the Oder of Avis, dates back to LISBOA Walk through the characteristic streets of this town and discover the PRAIA DE RIBEIRA D ILHAS ERICEIRA A21 MAFRA TAPADA DE MAFRA A21 peaceful and welcoming way of being and lifestyle of its people. You can smell the sea here, and it is the sea that reaches your table in a variety of fresh fish and seafood cooked with all the mastery gained from centurieslong experience. Head to the beaches. From the authentic and best known South beach to the wilder Orelheira beach, Ericeira can offer sand and sea for all tastes. There are beaches favoured by surfers, such as Pedra Branca and Algodio and, above all, Ribeira D Ilhas, the Mecca of European surfing. Here, thousands of surfers come from all over the world in an unending process of experience swapping, all year round and particularly during the world championships. And because Ericeira is much more than beach and surf, don t miss one of the many fairs and festivals held in this traditional town: the Santiago 11 Fair (25th of July on the Campo de S. Sebastião), the Feast of Our Lady of Good Journey (on the Sunday closest to August 20th); the Feast of the Holy Family (in August in Fonte Boa dos Nabos) and the Feast of Our Lady of the Conception (8th of December).

12 S O M U C H, OESTE LAND OF VINEYARDS AND SEA 12

13 S O N E A R REGIÃO ÓBIDOS NAZARÉ ALCOBAÇA LISBOA PENICHE ÓBIDOS A8 A15 SANTA CRUZ The Oeste (west) is a diverse, rich region lying between the solid rock of the Serra de Montejunto and the waters of the Atlantic Ocean. Óbidos is the jewel in the crown of this region. Walk down the streets within the castle walls and give yourself over to discovering this medieval town, also known as the Town of Queens due to the habit Portuguese kings had of giving it to their spouses as a wedding gift. Visit its churches and chapels and admire the works of Josefa of Óbidos and his father Baltazar Gomes Figueira, noted painters of the Portuguese Baroque. And, before you leave, don t forget to try the famous ginjinha, a delicious local liqueur. Follow the path of history towards the Monastery of Alcobaça. Founded in 1178 through a donation promised by D. Afonso Henriques to the Order of Cister for the capture of Santarém from the Moors. The first examples of the gothic in Portugal are to be found inside, in the magnificent sculpted medieval tombs of D. Pedro I and D. Inês de Castro, protagonists in the most beautiful of Portuguese love stories. Next, head off to the sea, dawdle on the sands and take in typical beaches like Nazaré, with Sítio proudly perching above, or the more cosmopolitan São Martinho do Porto, ideal for children with its calm water bay. Go down the coast as far as Peniche, the westernmost city in continental Europe, land of fishermen, where the sea is brought to the table in dishes such as fish stew or the celebrated steamed lobster. Here the imposing Peniche Fort, used as a prison during the dictatorship, is now a museum. In the far distance you can make out the Berlengas archipelago, a nature reserve given over to bird nesting and more than 80 species of flora, 4 of which are endemic to the islands. Finish off your tour in Santa Cruz, the Queen of Western Beaches, much sought after with its cosmopolitan air. Just like the sea, the Wine Route is another exploratory delight. 13

14 S O M U C H, Fátima WITNESSES TO NATURE AND FAITH 14 The Leiria/Fátima region promises a discovery experience for both the body and soul. Steep yourself in nature in the Serras de Aire e Candeeiros Natural Park. Here there are around 35,000 hectares of majestic landscapes, sites of natural interest and excellent conditions for practising a variety of sports. In the paleontological quarry of Pedreira do Galinha there is a unique Jurassic trail, the oldest recorded sauropod footsteps in the Iberian Peninsula. And the subterranean world of the Mira de Aire caves, carved out over time by water, stretches for hundreds of metres revealing an impressive array of stalactites and stalagmites. The mysteries of nature prepare the soul for the adventure of faith evident in the Sanctuary of Fátima. Here, Our Lady appeared 5 times, the first of which was on the 13th of May 1917, to the three young shepherds Lúcia, Francisco and Jacinta. Over the years the shrine has grown both in size and in the number of pilgrims who travel here from increasingly distant places. On the 6th of August 1918 construction was started, with the offerings of the faithful, on a small chapel, the Chapel of the Apparitions. Ten years later, the first stone was laid for the Basilica and in 2007 the Church of the Holy Trinity was inaugurated.

15 S O N E A R With your soul replete, continue on your voyage of discovery through Portugal s history. The Convent of Santa Maria da Vitória (better known as the Monastery of Batalha) awaits your visit, imposing, beautiful and mysterious. This great late Portuguese A8 gothic monument, a UNESCO World Heritage site, was commissioned by D. João I in 1388 in gratitude for the victory over the Castilians at LISBOA SÃO PEDRO DE MOEL LEIRIA A8 A1 BATALHA PARQUE NATURAL DAS SERRAS DE AIRE E CANDEEIROS FÁTIMA the Battle of Aljubarrota. Now it is time to pamper your body at the Monte Real Baths, a centre of relaxation and wellbeing, with its offer of classic thermal and spa treatments complemented by the nearby pure air and leafy landscape of the Leiria Pine Forest. A few km away, beaches of rare beauty such as S. Pedro de Moel invite you to finish your day in the best possible way at the seaside enjoying fresh fish. 15

16 S O M U C H, TemplÁRIOS MEDIEVAL MAGIC AND MYSTERY 16

17 S O N E A R BARRAGEM CASTELO DO BODE LISBOA N113 TOMAR IC3 A1 GRUTAS MIRA D AIRE RESERVA NATURAL PAÚL DO BOQUILOBO In Tomar, the magic of the Templars finds its heart and its high point. On arriving at the city, head for the centre and cross the Roman bridge. There, next to the Nabão River, the old city awaits you, refreshing and welcoming with its leafy parks and gardens, narrow streets and wide-open lively squares. Up above, the Castle looks down on all this. Go up to get a close look at the building whose construction began in 1160, in the reign of D. Afonso Henriques (the first King of Portugal) and which later served as residence for the Infante D. Henrique, Governor of the Order of Christ. The buildings consist of a double ring of walls reinforced by semi-circular and square turrets, a system that would have been imported by the Templars of the East in fortifying the Holy Land. However, the largest building in Tomar, symbol of the Templars in Portugal and classified by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site, is the Convent of Christ. Founded in 1162 by the Order s Grandmaster, Dom Gualdim Pais, it has been modified over the years, always with splendour and grandeur in mind so as to express the power of the Templars and Knights of Christ, its heirs. Main highlights include the Cloisters, the 12th Century Round Church the Templars Oratorio, based on the Roundabout of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem and the famous Chapter Window, later imitated at the Pena Palace. Return to the old town and discover the Church of St. John the Baptist, dating from the end of the 15th Century. The Festival of the Trays, pagan in origin, is held in and around the Praça da República every four years. Girls carry trays on their heads loaded with bread and flowers, filling the streets with colour and life. Tomar was also home to a Jewish community that founded a synagogue here in the middle of the 15th Century. In the 1920s the building was classified as a National Monument and is today open to the public as a Luso-Hebrew museum. Follow the road down towards Torres Novas to discover a place of unrivalled natural beauty. Located at the confluence of the Almonda and Tejo Rivers, near Golegã, is the Paúl do Boquilobo Nature Reserve a rich habitat for plant and animal life. The land is partially flooded for most of the year and willows and water plants abound. Colonies of herons nest here between April and June. 17

18 S O M U C H, SANTARÉM FERTILE LANDS UNIQUE CULTURE 18 Santarém, the main city in the Ribatejo, awaits with its valuable architectural heritage. With the oldest traces of human habitation dating back to the 8th Century BC, it was an important Roman town called Scabilis its inhabitants are still referred to as Escalabitanos today. Over the centuries history has filled it with churches and temples, many of which are in the gothic style. The Church of Santa Clara and the Church of Graça are two examples of this. Continuing your journey, pause in Almeirim to replenish your strength with the famous Stone Soup and then go across the marshes to Golegã, which in November, attracts people from all over to its famous National Horse Fair. It is around here that the thoroughbred Lusitanian horses, a pedigree valued all over the world, are bred.

19 S O N E A R A1 GOLEGÃ CONSTÂNCIA ALMOUROL LISBOA A15 SANTARÉM A1 A13 19 On the way you can take in the various Bull Rings, like that at Chamusca, constructed in the Arab style. Chamusca also affords one of the most beautiful views in the Ribatejo, from the forecourt of the Our Lady of Pranto Hermitage whose interior There is nothing better to finish off your trip than to watch the sunset from Almourol Castle, a monument that was elected one of the 7 wonders of Portugal, built on a small unexpected island, 310 metres long by 75 wide, rising from the bed of the Tejo River. is decorated with 12th and 13th Century tiles. In Casa Rural, a re-creation of a peasant village, you can learn more about the lives of the local population during the 1930s and 40s.

20 S O M U C H, SETÚBAL/TRÓIA BLUE OVER GREEN 20 Near the capital, the region of Setúbal is the place for weekend getaways on the beach and submersing yourself in nature. Arriving in Setúbal, the Fort of São Filipe stands out from a distance. In the 1960s the building was converted into a Pousada hotel, from which you can now take in some of the best views of the Sado Estuary. In the middle of the Arrábida Nature Park, hidden among the trees on the mountains southern slopes, you will find the Convent of Our Lady of Arrábida. It was founded in when D. João de Lencastre, 1st Duke of Aveiro, ceded the Serra da Arrábida to Frei Martinho, a Franciscan monk, for him to be able to fulfil his dream of living a hermit s life dedicated to Our Lady. Head down towards the sea. Portinho da Arrábida is a charming beach, where the golden sands meet the turquoise blue of the calm sea waters much sought after by divers and sports fishermen.

21 S O N E A R A2 LISBOA SESIMBRA PARQUE NATURAL DA ARRÁBIDA SETÚBAL TRÓIA 21 Nearby is Arrábida Fort. Dating from the 12th Century, since 1991 it has housed an Oceanography Museum and a marine biology centre. On returning to Setúbal, savour the delicacies of a gastronomy based on the sea and then explore the Sado Estuary a little more. This nature reserve is of huge ecological importance with its environmental conditions favouring the development of unique flora and fauna. Take the ferry over to the Tróia peninsula and enjoy the landscape. On the way you may catch sight of storks or flamingos that stopover and nest here. With a bit of luck you might even see a family of bottlenose dolphins, emblems of this Estuary. On arrival at Tróia, be amazed by the dunes and wild beaches of this Peninsula which is just 17 km long and 1.5 km wide.

22 S O M U C H, To travel through Lisbon Region is also to discover an itinerary of authentic flavours that result from the interaction of man with his environment and the refinement of wisdom along centuries of tradition. This is what makes the offerings to the palate unmissable on this journey. Starting in the capital, let yourself be won over by the fame and by the goodness of the Belém pastries which are even more delicious when sprinkled with sugar and cinnamon. In Sintra, try travesseiros and queijadas to sweeten your mouth. Whenever you find yourself near the sea you will be beckoned by fish and seafood dishes. In Setúbal discover the traditional fried cuttlefish, and the rich tasty stews brimming with a variety of fish. In Peniche, don t miss the famous steamed lobster. The Ginjinha of Óbidos, a delicious local liqueur, is as well known as the town itself. At the Chocolate Fair it is served up in a chocolate cup, doubling the drinker s pleasure with its sweet mixture of flavours. And in Almeirim, in the region of Santarém, discover a substantial flavoursome broth of meat and vegetables the famous Stone Soup. 22 GastronomY A JOURNEY OF IRRESTIBLE FLAVOURS

23 S O N E A R TOURIST INFORMATION POINTS ASK ME 23 ASK ME Lisboa Lisboa Welcome Centre Praça do Comércio Tel.: Artesanato do Tejo Rua do Arsenal, 25 Tel.: Lisbon Airport Airport Arrivals Tel.: Palácio Foz Praça dos Restauradores Tel.: Estação de Santa Apolónia Train Station International Terminal Tel.: Tuesday to Saturday Rua Augusta Quiosque Augusta Rua Augusta Tel.: Belém Quiosque de Belém - Mosteiro dos Jerónimos Tel.: Tuesday to Saturday Y/LISBOA Rua Jardim do Regedor, Lisboa Tel: ASK ME Estoril Arcadas do Parque, Estoril Tel: ASK ME Cascais Rua Visconde da Luz, 14 / 14-A Cascais Tel: ASK ME Ericeira Rua Dr. Eduardo Burnay 46 - Ericeira Ericeira Tel:

24 WORLD HERITAGE S O M U C H, LEIRIA MOSTEIRO DE BATALHA MOSTEIRO DE ALCOBAÇA FÁTIMA CONVENTO DE CRISTO TOMAR 24 CONVENTO DE MAFRA ÓBIDOS CASTELO DE ALMOUROL SANTARÉM SINTRA CASCAIS OEIRAS LISBOA ESTORIL TORRE DE BELÉM MOSTEIRO DOS JERÓNIMOS CONVENTO DA ARRÁBIDA SETÚBAL

25 S O N E A R TELL ME STORIES 25 On these roads, there are stones that speak, as monumental witnesses, places which, through their telling of specially rare histories, have deserved their classification as World Heritage Sites. Embark on this voyage of discovery through Monasteries, Convents and Fortifications that trace the path a country has carved out, the identity of its people and the decisively important role it has played in World History. In Lisbon, the epic saga of the Discoveries is celebrated in unique monuments, ultimate expressions of the Manueline style. In the Jerónimos Monastery witness an unrivalled meeting with spirituality and in the Belém Tower get to know this most beautiful way of recording the departure point for an adventure. Nearby, the Cultural Landscape of Sintra, the first centre of Romantic architecture in Europe, an invitation to dreams and fantasies, also deserves its UNESCO classification. In Tomar, the glory of the Templars is magically celebrated in the form of the Convent of Christ, a construction of unique splendour that dates back to the time when the nation itself was founded. Homage to the divine continues throughout the country, through unique, grandiose and unrepeatable building projects such as the Monastery at Alcobaça and the Convent of Santa Maria da Vitória (better known as the Monastery of Batalha).

26 S O M U C H, LEIRIA FÁTIMA TOMAR 26 RESERVA DAS BERLENGAS PENICHE ÓBIDOS PARQUE NATURAL DAS SERRAS DE AIRE E CANDEEIROS RESERVA NATURAL PAÚL DO BOQUILOBO TAPADA DE MAFRA LEZÍRIA SANTARÉM SINTRA PARQUE NATURAL SINTRA/CASCAIS LISBOA RESERVA DO ESTUÁRIO DO TEJO MONSANTO RESERVA DO ESTUÁRIO DO SADO PARQUE NATURAL DA ARRÁBIDA SETÚBAL

27 S O N E A R A trip through Lisbon and its surroundings also involves an encounter with nature in unique Nature Parks, Protected Areas, Estuaries and Beaches. The Monsanto Forest Park acts as the lungs of the capital, where Lisbonites go for walks and sports. In Sintra the Serra, shrouded in mystery and not infrequently in fog, invites you to go for walks, in a warm coat and comfortable shoes. Discover the Tejo Estuary Protected Zone, home to innumerable species of water birds including stilts, avocets and pratincoles. Adjoining Setúbal, the Arrábida Nature Park gives protected status to over 10 hectares, Nearby the Sado Estuary Nature Reserve has a unique ecosystem in which storks, flamingos and dolphins all live. In Mafra Forest you will have a unique opportunity to observe fallow deer, red deer, wild boar, foxes and various birds of prey in their natural habitat. And, arriving at Peniche and catching the boat you can explore the Berlengas Nature Reserve (from June to September). Finally, the Serras de Aire e Candeeiros Natural Park reveal Jurassic trails and caves carved out by the slow action of water. 27 THE INSPIRATION OF NATURE AND NATURAL PARKS

28 028 TURISMO DE LISBOA Rua do Arsenal, nº Lisboa T: F: E: