Lisbon to the AlgarvePousadas & Port, Monasteries & Moors

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THIS JOURNEY BEGINS IN the Portuguese capital ofLisbon, with its lively cafés, beautiful churchesand maze of charming streets. Then it’s on toQueluz and Sintra to see the glories of the past.Two of the country’s most impressive monaster-ies lie ahead, as does Óbidos, a walled townthat’s a masterpiece of preservation. And Fátimadraws the faithful from across the globe. Fromthere, you head across the plains, to the Romanremains at Évora, and to Beja with its 14th-century castle. Travel south to the good life among the cliffs,grottoes and beaches of the Algarve region. There are lively tourist towns like Albufeira but also gems likeSilves and Estói. At the southwest corner of Europe,there is Sagres and the waters that dared Portuguesenavigators to set sail around the world. Along theway, you can sleep in restored historical buildingsthat have been turned into “pousadas.” Listen to traditional “fado” music and sample the famedport. For anyone interested in Baroque art,Moorish castles and secluded beaches, this is a perfect journey.

LISBON TO THEALGARVE: POUSADAS & PORT, MONASTERIES & MOORS

©MICHELIN from Map No. 740 Portugal.Permission No. 03-US-001

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SAGRES

LAGOS

SINTRA

SILVES

QUELUZ

ALJEZUR

ALBUFEIRA

FÁTIMA

BATALHAALCOBAÇA

LISBON

SANTARÉM

TAVIRA

BEJA

ÓBIDOS

ESTÓI

ÉVORA

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THIS JOURNEY BEGINS IN the Portuguese capital ofLisbon, with its lively cafés, beautiful churchesand maze of charming streets. Then it’s on toQueluz and Sintra to see the glories of the past.Two of the country’s most impressive monaster-ies lie ahead, as does Óbidos, a walled townthat’s a masterpiece of preservation. And Fátimadraws the faithful from across the globe. Fromthere, you head across the plains, to the Romanremains at Évora, and to Beja with its 14th-century castle. Travel south to the good life among the cliffs,grottoes and beaches of the Algarve region. There are lively tourist towns like Albufeira but also gems likeSilves and Estói. At the southwest corner of Europe,there is Sagres and the waters that dared Portuguesenavigators to set sail around the world. Along theway, you can sleep in restored historical buildingsthat have been turned into “pousadas.” Listen to traditional “fado” music and sample the famedport. For anyone interested in Baroque art,Moorish castles and secluded beaches, this is a perfect journey.

LISBON TO THEALGARVE: POUSADAS & PORT, MONASTERIES & MOORS

©MICHELIN from Map No. 740 Portugal.Permission No. 03-US-001

N

SAGRES

LAGOS

SINTRA

SILVES

QUELUZ

ALJEZUR

ALBUFEIRA

FÁTIMA

BATALHAALCOBAÇA

LISBON

SANTARÉM

TAVIRA

BEJA

ÓBIDOS

ESTÓI

ÉVORA

LISBON AIRPORT– Lisbon’s PortelaAirport is about 20 minutes from the city,a convenient place for starting yourPortugal adventure.

LISBON– Lisbon is one of Europe’s mostcompact and delightful capital cities. TheMoors were here for some 300 years andthey left their mark in the intricate layoutof the area called the Alfama. In the oldestsections of town, there are pastel-coloredhouses on the little alleys, a counterpart tothe city’s 18th-century center, where wideboulevards are set off by black-and-whitemosaic cobblestone sidewalks. If yourtastes run to art-nouveau buildings and thefamous blue-and-white painted and glazedceramic tiles known as “azulejos,” you’ll bein heaven. Don’t miss a chance to visit theCastelo de São Jorge, atop one of thecity’s highest hills. From here the views are magnificent. Art lovers note that theFundação Calouste Gulbenkian houses the Museu Calouste Gulbenkian and theadjacent Centro de Arte Moderna. Atnight, wander the Bairro Alto, where youcan hear haunting “fado” music and havedinner in one of Lisbon’s intimaterestaurants.

7 milesQUELUZ– The Pálaçio Naçional deQueluz was the summer palace of thekings of Portugal in the 18th century. This pale yellow baroque structure, filledwith an important collection of furniture,paintings, tiles and decorative arts, is adelight to tour. Just as lovely is the seriesof rambling gardens with lakes, fountainsand allegorical sculptures. Don’t be surprised if you encounter bewigged children and women in flowing periodcostumes on the grounds. They’re part of the living history of Queluz.

8 milesSINTRA– This hillside town, filled withdecaying villas and surrounded by lushvegetation of ferns and bougainvillea, islike something out of a paperback romance.Indeed, Lord Byron called Sintra a “gloriousEden.” The town was wrestled from theMoors by Crusaders back in 1147. Later, itbecame a summer resort for Portugueseroyalty. Sintra’s centerpiece is the PálaçioNaçional, with its famous pair of oversizedchimneys. Parts of the structure date backto the 14th century, Gothic and Moorishstyles prevail, and the “azulejos” inside are among the most beautiful in Portugal. The Sala dos Arabes is noteworthy for its marble fountain and 15th-centuryMoorish tiles. And the Sala dos Brasõeshas ceiling panels that depict the coats-of-arms of Portugal’s noble families. Youshould also save time to visit the Casteloda Pena, which dominates the town from a mountaintop. This 19th-centuryarchitectural pastiche of minarets, Gothicarches and Renaissance cupolas is best forthe views it offers over Pena Park. Sintrahas more palaces, churches and even atoy museum, so plan to take your timehere.

58 milesÓBIDOS– This medieval walledtown, with its whitewashedhouses, well-tended gardensand window boxes, is one ofthe prettiest in Portugal.Legend has it that King Dinis

gave Óbidos to his wife,Isabella, as a gift in 1228. Walk the

ramparts of this royal present, lookingdown at Óbidos’ red-tiled rooftops andgardens. The Igreja Santa Maria has won-derful 17th-century blue “azulejos” lining its walls, and the chapel contains paintingsby Josefa de Óbidos, one of the fewknown women painters of the 16th century.

24 milesALCOBAÇA– The monastery known asMosterio de Santa Maria is Alcobaça’smain attraction. Inside lie the tombs ofKing Pedro I and his true love, Inês deCastro. When you’ve finished your tour,adjourn to one of the sidewalk cafés outside,shop for Alcobaça’s trademark blue-glazedpottery, and sample its peaches and cherries, said to be the best in Portugal.

13 milesBATALHA– Batalha’s monastery, theMosteiro de Santa Maria da Vitória, isdesigned in splendid Gothic and Manuelinestyle. The latter refers to a style namedafter Manuel I, with symbolism and ornaments drawn from the voyages of thegreat Portuguese navigators of the 15thcentury. Think ornate maritime-inspireddecoration, with Moorish elements andheraldic motifs. Its construction was dueto one Dom João, Master of the Order ofAvis and illegitimate son of Pedro I. Goinginto battle against the Castilian king, Juan,he vowed to raise a monastery to theVirgin Mary if the Portuguese won. Theydid, he became king, and this splendidedifice is the result. In the Founder’sChapel, you can see the tombs of PrinceHenry the Navigator, as well as that ofJoão I and his English queen, Philippa.

11 milesFÁTIMA– Fátima is world-famous as a pilgrimage site because of reported sight-ings of the Virgin Mary in the early 20thcentury. The town takes on a great fervorwhen religious pilgrims flock here on May 13 and October 13. At those times,the central square, which is larger than St. Peter’s in Rome, can welcome as manyas 75,000 people. In quieter times, youcan ponder the miracle and visit the neo-classic basilica in the square and thechapel called Capelinha das Aparições.

36 milesSANTARÉM– The central town

of the Ribatejo region, Santarém isknown for the church of São João deAlporão, which is Romanesque Gothic andhas a fascinating archeological museum. At the church of Nossa Senhora da Graçais the tomb of Pedro Alvares Cabral, the discoverer of Brazil.

74 milesÉVORA– The capital of Alto Alentejo,Évora is a living museum and a designatedUNESCO World Heritage Site. There are16th- and 17th-century houses on virtuallyevery street, with cobblestones and manyMoorish arches. The outstanding sight isthe Temple of Diana, a Roman structurefrom the 1st or 2nd century A.D. Thewhitewashed town is worth exploring at a slow pace, to appreciate its history, itschurches and its winding streets.

50 milesBEJA– Julius Caesar founded Beja, whichthe Romans called “Pax Julia.” The townrises like a pyramid above the surroundingwheat fields, and the highlight is the castle,Castelo de Beja. It was built by King Dinisin the early 14th century on the ruins of aRoman fortress. The best historic site intown is the 15th-century Convento deNossa Senhora da Conceição, a hybrid ofthe Gothic and Manueline styles. Thereare fine “azulejos” here that date back tothe 16th century.

104 milesTAVIRA– You’ve reached the Algarve, andTavira is one of its most delightful sights.Straddling the Ségua and Gilão Rivers, thetown is graceful. There are narrow streets,houses with decorative chimneys and

doorways, and a plethora of towers anddomes and minarets. It should enchantchurchgoers, since it has some 23 housesof worship. If you choose to visit just one, make it Igreja da Misericórdia, a 16th-century gem built near Tavira’sseven-arched Roman bridge. Then parkyourself at one of the cafés along theriverfront for a long lunch.

19 milesESTÓI– Located inland from the AlgarveCoast, Estói is on the map for its 18th-century palace, the Paláçio do Viscondede Estói. The Rococo-style palace, whichevokes Versailles for some visitors, hasbeen dubbed the “Queluz of the south.”

25 milesALBUFEIRA– This is the St. Tropez ofthe Algarve, a bustling cliff-side town anda former fishing village. Travelers of allages, as well as artists, have claimed it astheir own bit of paradise. It has steepstreets, with villas up and down the hill-side. In some ways, it resembles northernAfrican towns, which, of course, lie justacross the water. There’s a sickle-shapedbeach, grottoes and a bluff that separatesthe strand used by sunbathers from thebeach where brightly painted fishing boats lie. Shopping, dining on fresh-caught sardines and the earsplittingnightlife are major pursuits.

15 milesSILVES– The seat of Muslim culture inthe south before it fell to the Crusaders,Silves’ history comes alive at the Castelode Silves. From here, you can look out onthe tile roofs of the village houses anddown the narrow cobblestone streets. Popinto the 13th-century former cathedral ofSilves, the Sé, which was built in theGothic style and is considered one of themost important religious monuments inthe Algarve. Just outside of town is a 15th-century stone lacework cross known as theCruz de Portugal, a much-revered object.

21 milesLAGOS– Lagos was allegedly founded bythe Carthaginians and later captured bythe Romans in the 5th century B.C. TheMoors arrived in the 8th century and heldonto it until 1189, when the Portugueseclaimed it. Though it was largely rebuilt inthe 18th century, vestiges of all these pastresidents remain. The darker side of thecity is reflected in the Praça da Republica,which was the slave market. Don’t be putoff by the rather austere façade of thechurch known as the Igreja de SantoAntónio. The reward lies inside, a riot ofgilt baroque carving. When you gaze atLagos’ famed harbor, note that it was fromhere that Vasca da Gama sailed on hisvoyage of discovery in 1499. Then relaxat any one of Lagos’ pleasant cafés with“cataplana,” the classic Algarve dish ofclams and sausages. And take the time totravel less than a mile from town to therock formations and beaches at Ponta daPiedade, the Point of Piety. With its seacaves, arches and sea stacks, the scenery isamong the most dramatic on the Algarve.

20 milesSAGRES– Located at the extremesouthwestern corner of Europe,Sagres is where Prince Henry theNavigator launched his school ofnavigation, bringing together navi-gators, cartographers, geographers,scholars, sailors, and builders, setting the stage for Portugueseexploration of the world. It washis foresight that led to theeventual voyages ofMagellan, Columbusand Vasco da Gama.Enjoy the sheer cliffsof Sagres, which provide dramatic hikingterrain, as well as its nearly two dozenbeaches. Further on, the last promontory isknown as Cabo de SãoVicente, where a light-house stands on thesite of a 16th-centuryconvent.

27 milesALJEZUR– If you wander down the oldstreets with whitewashed walls and bright-ly painted trim, you’ll find yourself at a10th-century Moorish castle. Walk alongits walls and towers for spectacular viewsover the Atlantic. After this journey aroundPortugal, you’re entitled to do nothingmore than lie in the sun at Arrifana, aspectacular beach surrounded by high cliffs.

157 milesLISBON AIRPORT– Lisbon’s PortelaAirport has direct flights back to theUnited States. Or consider lingeringanother night or so in lively Lisbon.

HOTELSThe Four Seasons Hotel–The RitzLisbon. Within walking distance of thehistoric old town, this landmark hotel hasgreat views of the city and the Tagus Riverfrom atop one of Lisbon’s seven hills.Many rooms have balconies overlookingthe city, and alfresco dining at the VarandaRestaurant is a treat. Rua Rodrigo daFonseca, 88, Lisbon.Tel: 351-21-381-1400Fax: 351-21-383-1783For reservations in the USA: 800-332-3442

Fortaleza do Guincho. Located on thecoast west of Lisbon and a short drivefrom Sintra, this renovated 17th-centuryfortress overlooks the sea. There’s a wintergarden, balconied rooms and inspired cuisine with both regional French andPortuguese influences. Estrada do

Guincho, Cascais. Tel: 351-21-487-0491Fax: 351-21-487-0431For reservations in the USA: 800-735-2478

Romantik Hotel Vivenda Miranda.Set on a cliff above the Atlantic, thisidyllic hotel still has the comforts ofan aristocratic 17th-century familyhome. The restaurant serves the bestlocal seafood and products from itsown organic farm. Porto de Mos, Lagos.Tel: 351-282-763-222Fax: 351-282-760-342

InfantePousada.Overlooking theAtlantic Ocean, this modernpousada was built in the local architecturalstyle. Seafood from the fishing village ofSagres is the culinary highlight. Sagres. Tel: 351-282-62-02-40Fax: 351-282-62-42-25For reservations in the USA: 800-223-1356

Castelo Pousada. This pousada inhabits a building that served as both a Moorishfort and then a palace. Atmospheric roomsare outfitted with antiques. Óbidos. Tel: 351-262-95-50-80Fax: 351-262-95-91-48For reservations in the USA: 800-223-1356

Pousada do Mestre Afonso Domingues.This pousada is located opposite theMosteiro de Santa Maria da Vitória. It’s a good base for exploring Batalha andneighboring Fátima. Batalha. Tel: 351-244-76-52-60Fax: 351-244-76-52-47For reservations in the USA: 800-223-1356

DININGPap’ Açorda. You’ll find great Portuguesecooking and a hip scene at this Bairro Altolegend. The namesake “açorda,” by theway, refers to a dish of mixed bread andgarlic that’s served with prawns. Rua daAtalaia 57, Bairro Alto, Lisbon. Tel: 315-21-346-4811Fax. 315-21-342-9705

(Mileage is estimated from each preceding cityor site. Before you begin your trip, please note:For space reasons, we could not provide themost detailed map with this brochure. We recommend the use of Michelin Map #740Portugal in conjunction with this guide.) Toorder Michelin maps, call 1-800-223-0987.

L I S B O N T O T H E A L G A R V E

LISBON AIRPORT– Lisbon’s PortelaAirport is about 20 minutes from the city,a convenient place for starting yourPortugal adventure.

LISBON– Lisbon is one of Europe’s mostcompact and delightful capital cities. TheMoors were here for some 300 years andthey left their mark in the intricate layoutof the area called the Alfama. In the oldestsections of town, there are pastel-coloredhouses on the little alleys, a counterpart tothe city’s 18th-century center, where wideboulevards are set off by black-and-whitemosaic cobblestone sidewalks. If yourtastes run to art-nouveau buildings and thefamous blue-and-white painted and glazedceramic tiles known as “azulejos,” you’ll bein heaven. Don’t miss a chance to visit theCastelo de São Jorge, atop one of thecity’s highest hills. From here the views are magnificent. Art lovers note that theFundação Calouste Gulbenkian houses the Museu Calouste Gulbenkian and theadjacent Centro de Arte Moderna. Atnight, wander the Bairro Alto, where youcan hear haunting “fado” music and havedinner in one of Lisbon’s intimaterestaurants.

7 milesQUELUZ– The Pálaçio Naçional deQueluz was the summer palace of thekings of Portugal in the 18th century. This pale yellow baroque structure, filledwith an important collection of furniture,paintings, tiles and decorative arts, is adelight to tour. Just as lovely is the seriesof rambling gardens with lakes, fountainsand allegorical sculptures. Don’t be surprised if you encounter bewigged children and women in flowing periodcostumes on the grounds. They’re part of the living history of Queluz.

8 milesSINTRA– This hillside town, filled withdecaying villas and surrounded by lushvegetation of ferns and bougainvillea, islike something out of a paperback romance.Indeed, Lord Byron called Sintra a “gloriousEden.” The town was wrestled from theMoors by Crusaders back in 1147. Later, itbecame a summer resort for Portugueseroyalty. Sintra’s centerpiece is the PálaçioNaçional, with its famous pair of oversizedchimneys. Parts of the structure date backto the 14th century, Gothic and Moorishstyles prevail, and the “azulejos” inside are among the most beautiful in Portugal. The Sala dos Arabes is noteworthy for its marble fountain and 15th-centuryMoorish tiles. And the Sala dos Brasõeshas ceiling panels that depict the coats-of-arms of Portugal’s noble families. Youshould also save time to visit the Casteloda Pena, which dominates the town from a mountaintop. This 19th-centuryarchitectural pastiche of minarets, Gothicarches and Renaissance cupolas is best forthe views it offers over Pena Park. Sintrahas more palaces, churches and even atoy museum, so plan to take your timehere.

58 milesÓBIDOS– This medieval walledtown, with its whitewashedhouses, well-tended gardensand window boxes, is one ofthe prettiest in Portugal.Legend has it that King Dinis

gave Óbidos to his wife,Isabella, as a gift in 1228. Walk the

ramparts of this royal present, lookingdown at Óbidos’ red-tiled rooftops andgardens. The Igreja Santa Maria has won-derful 17th-century blue “azulejos” lining its walls, and the chapel contains paintingsby Josefa de Óbidos, one of the fewknown women painters of the 16th century.

24 milesALCOBAÇA– The monastery known asMosterio de Santa Maria is Alcobaça’smain attraction. Inside lie the tombs ofKing Pedro I and his true love, Inês deCastro. When you’ve finished your tour,adjourn to one of the sidewalk cafés outside,shop for Alcobaça’s trademark blue-glazedpottery, and sample its peaches and cherries, said to be the best in Portugal.

13 milesBATALHA– Batalha’s monastery, theMosteiro de Santa Maria da Vitória, isdesigned in splendid Gothic and Manuelinestyle. The latter refers to a style namedafter Manuel I, with symbolism and ornaments drawn from the voyages of thegreat Portuguese navigators of the 15thcentury. Think ornate maritime-inspireddecoration, with Moorish elements andheraldic motifs. Its construction was dueto one Dom João, Master of the Order ofAvis and illegitimate son of Pedro I. Goinginto battle against the Castilian king, Juan,he vowed to raise a monastery to theVirgin Mary if the Portuguese won. Theydid, he became king, and this splendidedifice is the result. In the Founder’sChapel, you can see the tombs of PrinceHenry the Navigator, as well as that ofJoão I and his English queen, Philippa.

11 milesFÁTIMA– Fátima is world-famous as a pilgrimage site because of reported sight-ings of the Virgin Mary in the early 20thcentury. The town takes on a great fervorwhen religious pilgrims flock here on May 13 and October 13. At those times,the central square, which is larger than St. Peter’s in Rome, can welcome as manyas 75,000 people. In quieter times, youcan ponder the miracle and visit the neo-classic basilica in the square and thechapel called Capelinha das Aparições.

36 milesSANTARÉM– The central town

of the Ribatejo region, Santarém isknown for the church of São João deAlporão, which is Romanesque Gothic andhas a fascinating archeological museum. At the church of Nossa Senhora da Graçais the tomb of Pedro Alvares Cabral, the discoverer of Brazil.

74 milesÉVORA– The capital of Alto Alentejo,Évora is a living museum and a designatedUNESCO World Heritage Site. There are16th- and 17th-century houses on virtuallyevery street, with cobblestones and manyMoorish arches. The outstanding sight isthe Temple of Diana, a Roman structurefrom the 1st or 2nd century A.D. Thewhitewashed town is worth exploring at a slow pace, to appreciate its history, itschurches and its winding streets.

50 milesBEJA– Julius Caesar founded Beja, whichthe Romans called “Pax Julia.” The townrises like a pyramid above the surroundingwheat fields, and the highlight is the castle,Castelo de Beja. It was built by King Dinisin the early 14th century on the ruins of aRoman fortress. The best historic site intown is the 15th-century Convento deNossa Senhora da Conceição, a hybrid ofthe Gothic and Manueline styles. Thereare fine “azulejos” here that date back tothe 16th century.

104 milesTAVIRA– You’ve reached the Algarve, andTavira is one of its most delightful sights.Straddling the Ségua and Gilão Rivers, thetown is graceful. There are narrow streets,houses with decorative chimneys and

doorways, and a plethora of towers anddomes and minarets. It should enchantchurchgoers, since it has some 23 housesof worship. If you choose to visit just one, make it Igreja da Misericórdia, a 16th-century gem built near Tavira’sseven-arched Roman bridge. Then parkyourself at one of the cafés along theriverfront for a long lunch.

19 milesESTÓI– Located inland from the AlgarveCoast, Estói is on the map for its 18th-century palace, the Paláçio do Viscondede Estói. The Rococo-style palace, whichevokes Versailles for some visitors, hasbeen dubbed the “Queluz of the south.”

25 milesALBUFEIRA– This is the St. Tropez ofthe Algarve, a bustling cliff-side town anda former fishing village. Travelers of allages, as well as artists, have claimed it astheir own bit of paradise. It has steepstreets, with villas up and down the hill-side. In some ways, it resembles northernAfrican towns, which, of course, lie justacross the water. There’s a sickle-shapedbeach, grottoes and a bluff that separatesthe strand used by sunbathers from thebeach where brightly painted fishing boats lie. Shopping, dining on fresh-caught sardines and the earsplittingnightlife are major pursuits.

15 milesSILVES– The seat of Muslim culture inthe south before it fell to the Crusaders,Silves’ history comes alive at the Castelode Silves. From here, you can look out onthe tile roofs of the village houses anddown the narrow cobblestone streets. Popinto the 13th-century former cathedral ofSilves, the Sé, which was built in theGothic style and is considered one of themost important religious monuments inthe Algarve. Just outside of town is a 15th-century stone lacework cross known as theCruz de Portugal, a much-revered object.

21 milesLAGOS– Lagos was allegedly founded bythe Carthaginians and later captured bythe Romans in the 5th century B.C. TheMoors arrived in the 8th century and heldonto it until 1189, when the Portugueseclaimed it. Though it was largely rebuilt inthe 18th century, vestiges of all these pastresidents remain. The darker side of thecity is reflected in the Praça da Republica,which was the slave market. Don’t be putoff by the rather austere façade of thechurch known as the Igreja de SantoAntónio. The reward lies inside, a riot ofgilt baroque carving. When you gaze atLagos’ famed harbor, note that it was fromhere that Vasca da Gama sailed on hisvoyage of discovery in 1499. Then relaxat any one of Lagos’ pleasant cafés with“cataplana,” the classic Algarve dish ofclams and sausages. And take the time totravel less than a mile from town to therock formations and beaches at Ponta daPiedade, the Point of Piety. With its seacaves, arches and sea stacks, the scenery isamong the most dramatic on the Algarve.

20 milesSAGRES– Located at the extremesouthwestern corner of Europe,Sagres is where Prince Henry theNavigator launched his school ofnavigation, bringing together navi-gators, cartographers, geographers,scholars, sailors, and builders, setting the stage for Portugueseexploration of the world. It washis foresight that led to theeventual voyages ofMagellan, Columbusand Vasco da Gama.Enjoy the sheer cliffsof Sagres, which provide dramatic hikingterrain, as well as its nearly two dozenbeaches. Further on, the last promontory isknown as Cabo de SãoVicente, where a light-house stands on thesite of a 16th-centuryconvent.

27 milesALJEZUR– If you wander down the oldstreets with whitewashed walls and bright-ly painted trim, you’ll find yourself at a10th-century Moorish castle. Walk alongits walls and towers for spectacular viewsover the Atlantic. After this journey aroundPortugal, you’re entitled to do nothingmore than lie in the sun at Arrifana, aspectacular beach surrounded by high cliffs.

157 milesLISBON AIRPORT– Lisbon’s PortelaAirport has direct flights back to theUnited States. Or consider lingeringanother night or so in lively Lisbon.

HOTELSThe Four Seasons Hotel–The RitzLisbon. Within walking distance of thehistoric old town, this landmark hotel hasgreat views of the city and the Tagus Riverfrom atop one of Lisbon’s seven hills.Many rooms have balconies overlookingthe city, and alfresco dining at the VarandaRestaurant is a treat. Rua Rodrigo daFonseca, 88, Lisbon.Tel: 351-21-381-1400Fax: 351-21-383-1783For reservations in the USA: 800-332-3442

Fortaleza do Guincho. Located on thecoast west of Lisbon and a short drivefrom Sintra, this renovated 17th-centuryfortress overlooks the sea. There’s a wintergarden, balconied rooms and inspired cuisine with both regional French andPortuguese influences. Estrada do

Guincho, Cascais. Tel: 351-21-487-0491Fax: 351-21-487-0431For reservations in the USA: 800-735-2478

Romantik Hotel Vivenda Miranda.Set on a cliff above the Atlantic, thisidyllic hotel still has the comforts ofan aristocratic 17th-century familyhome. The restaurant serves the bestlocal seafood and products from itsown organic farm. Porto de Mos, Lagos.Tel: 351-282-763-222Fax: 351-282-760-342

InfantePousada.Overlooking theAtlantic Ocean, this modernpousada was built in the local architecturalstyle. Seafood from the fishing village ofSagres is the culinary highlight. Sagres. Tel: 351-282-62-02-40Fax: 351-282-62-42-25For reservations in the USA: 800-223-1356

Castelo Pousada. This pousada inhabits a building that served as both a Moorishfort and then a palace. Atmospheric roomsare outfitted with antiques. Óbidos. Tel: 351-262-95-50-80Fax: 351-262-95-91-48For reservations in the USA: 800-223-1356

Pousada do Mestre Afonso Domingues.This pousada is located opposite theMosteiro de Santa Maria da Vitória. It’s a good base for exploring Batalha andneighboring Fátima. Batalha. Tel: 351-244-76-52-60Fax: 351-244-76-52-47For reservations in the USA: 800-223-1356

DININGPap’ Açorda. You’ll find great Portuguesecooking and a hip scene at this Bairro Altolegend. The namesake “açorda,” by theway, refers to a dish of mixed bread andgarlic that’s served with prawns. Rua daAtalaia 57, Bairro Alto, Lisbon. Tel: 315-21-346-4811Fax. 315-21-342-9705

(Mileage is estimated from each preceding cityor site. Before you begin your trip, please note:For space reasons, we could not provide themost detailed map with this brochure. We recommend the use of Michelin Map #740Portugal in conjunction with this guide.) Toorder Michelin maps, call 1-800-223-0987.

L I S B O N T O T H E A L G A R V E

Lisbon to the AlgarvePousadas & Port, Monasteries & Moors

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THIS JOURNEY BEGINS IN the Portuguese capital ofLisbon, with its lively cafés, beautiful churchesand maze of charming streets. Then it’s on toQueluz and Sintra to see the glories of the past.Two of the country’s most impressive monaster-ies lie ahead, as does Óbidos, a walled townthat’s a masterpiece of preservation. And Fátimadraws the faithful from across the globe. Fromthere, you head across the plains, to the Romanremains at Évora, and to Beja with its 14th-century castle. Travel south to the good life among the cliffs,grottoes and beaches of the Algarve region. There are lively tourist towns like Albufeira but also gems likeSilves and Estói. At the southwest corner of Europe,there is Sagres and the waters that dared Portuguesenavigators to set sail around the world. Along theway, you can sleep in restored historical buildingsthat have been turned into “pousadas.” Listen to traditional “fado” music and sample the famedport. For anyone interested in Baroque art,Moorish castles and secluded beaches, this is a perfect journey.

LISBON TO THEALGARVE: POUSADAS & PORT, MONASTERIES & MOORS

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