May 14, 2012 | Teresa | Coimbra | No Comments
Food plays an important role in the life of Portuguese people and that’s why they pay a great attention to what they eat and to the way they prepare the dishes. The locals from Coimbra make no exception and that’s why you should know that eating is not a problem in this town. There are a variety of places where to eat in Coimbra, depending on your budget, your taste or you spirit of adventur... [read more]
May 11, 2012 | Lucia | Coimbra | No Comments
Once arrived in Coimbra, one of the most important urban centers in Portugal (after Lisbon and Porto, of course), you look for a place to stay. You’ll see that you have a variety of places to choose from, depending on your budget, your taste or your needs. You can stay at hotels, pensions, hostels or even camping-parks. It’s your decision. But for those who didn’t plan a trip yet in this tow... [read more]
May 7, 2012 | Manuel | Lisbon | No Comments
Everybody knows that Lisbonis a wonderful town and that one has many things to see here. But besides its historical value and its beauty, Lisbonhas a great culture of football. The two local teams, Sporting Club and SL Benfica, have very good results both in the national championship and in the international competitions. Therefore, you should not leave Lisbonbefore going to visit the two stadiums... [read more]
Food plays an important role in the life of Portuguese people and that’s why they pay a great attention to what they eat and to the way they prepare the dishes. The locals from Coimbra make no exception and that’s why you should know that eating is not a problem in this town. There are a variety of places where to eat in Coimbra, depending on your budget, your taste or you spirit of adventure. Therefore, you may go eating at restaurants, buffets, cantinas or cafes and you can serve both lo... [read more]
Once arrived in Coimbra, one of the most important urban centers in Portugal (after Lisbon and Porto, of course), you look for a place to stay. You’ll see that you have a variety of places to choose from, depending on your budget, your taste or your needs. You can stay at hotels, pensions, hostels or even camping-parks. It’s your decision. But for those who didn’t plan a trip yet in this town and they are willing to do it, I can help you make an impression about the local accommodation pla... [read more]
Everybody knows that Lisbonis a wonderful town and that one has many things to see here. But besides its historical value and its beauty, Lisbonhas a great culture of football. The two local teams, Sporting Club and SL Benfica, have very good results both in the national championship and in the international competitions. Therefore, you should not leave Lisbonbefore going to visit the two stadiums. Even if you are a boy or a girl, a football fan or just a watcher of this sport, you will enjoy yo... [read more]
Every time we go on a trip in a foreign country we carefully set our itinerary. We do this because we want to see as much as we can during our staying there. For those who choose to come in Portugal this time of year and don't know yet what to visit here I'll present them Major events that take place in Lisbon in May. As you will see, you'll have a lot of events to choose from, depending on your needs and taste.Art eventsIf you are a bookworm then you will be happy to find out that until t... [read more]
After you found out all you needed about the beauties of Batalha, about its accommodations or restaurants, now it’s time to know something about transportation in Batalha. This information is important in every trip that we take because we have to plan carefully our time. Personally, I prefer strolling when I visit a new place because I do not want to miss anything, but if you prefer cars I’ll help you with that. Therefore, I’ll present you the main transport facilities in and towards Bata... [read more]
Many people claim that one has not a lot of things to see in Batalha and that one day is enough to visit it. However, I believe that if you are paying attention at the things you see, you’ll be fascinated by their beauty or by their historical importance. The main objective in town remains the Monastery. Therefore, I’ll present you some information that you should know about its content and about what you should see here:The Founder’s ChapelA special attraction of the Batalha’s M... [read more]
The gastronomy is a very important part of the travel experience, because it can help you discover better the country that you visit. What speaks better about the locals than the food that they eat? And for everything to be in its place, a good food is associated with a good wine. Therefore, your vacation will be a real success if you choose a location that has both a traditional cuisine and an appreciated wine region. The town of Batalha is the answer of all your questions. In order to convince... [read more]
Whether you are local, student or just a visitor in town, you should definitely go to see the Monastery of Batalha. But before you decide hitting the road, here some Things you should know about the Batalha’s Abbey: The History of the MonasteryThe Monastery of Batalha, more commonly known by the locals as Mosteiro de Santa Maria da Vitoria de Batalha, was built to commemorate the victory of the Portuguese over the Castilians at the battle of Aljubarrota in 1385. Actually, it represent... [read more]
Batalha, this little town in Portugal, offers many interesting sightseeing for those who choose to visit it. Even if most of the tourists come in this location to see the Monastery of Santa Maria da Vitoria, during their stroll they discover other beautiful objectives, like museums, churches or statues. For those who want to find more about the town here is Top attractions in Batalha:Alta Estremadura Ethnographic Museum / Casa da MadalenaAlta Estremadura Ethnographic Museum was opened ... [read more]
Due to the fact that Batalha is a small town, which can be visited one day only, most of the tourists choose to go also in nearby Fatima, Alcobaca or Nazare. Therefore, if you want to find out more about Leiria District in Portugal and if you are willing to see a lot of beautiful things here Most interesting tours around Batalha:The town of AlcobacaA few kilometers to the south of Batalha is located the town of Alcobaca. The main objectif of this location is the Monastery, known as Mosteir... [read more]