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Romantic
Places in Portugal
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Sintra
One of Portugal's oldest towns and home to early Portugese
royalty, Sintra contains palaces and an 8th century Moorish
castle ruins. Located in the lush mountains of northern Portugal,
fifteen minutes from Lisbon.
Palacio dos Seteais
Rua Barbosa du Bocage 10,
Sintra, Portugal
T: 351 21 923 3200 US$ 226.
www.tivoli.pt
In English, it means the Palace of the Seven Sighs. There is
an ancient love story behind the name, dating back to the 12th
century Arab Princess Anasir. Some rooms have sea views while
others overlook the town Lord Byron called, "maybe the
most beautiful village in the world".
Algarve
Located in the Portugal's southernmost region, Algarve includes
150 miles of beachfront, crowded urban areas, and quaint, charming
and colorful towns filled with Moorish ruins and 18th century
architecture.
Fortaleza do Belice
Cabo de Sao Vicente
8650 Sagres, Algarve, Portugal
T: +351 82 62 4124. 4 rooms + restaurant. US$ 90-
pousadasofportugal.com/portugal/beliche.html
Located on the road at the "end of the (then known) world"--close
to the most southernly western point of Europe--a 13th century
fort converted into a tiny intimate hotel sits on a cliff overlooking
the Atlantic ocean. Belice Beach is a short walk away. Update
Note: the cliff has suffered serious erosion and is currently taking reservations for meals only, not lodging.
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