One of the city’s main historical symbols is the Convento de Jesus Monastery. This incredibly beautiful architectural monument was erected at the end of the 15th century. The monastery features a spectacular interior design. Presently, part of the historic building is converted into a museum. This is a highly revered place for locals, as the tomb of the Princess Saint Joan is located here. The main hall …
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Trips to Ostraveiro Farm located in the vicinity of the city are popular among fans of non-standard entertainment. Over the years, this oyster farm has become a real local attraction. Since recently, fascinating tours have become available to its visitors. During the tour, you can see how oysters are grown and learn a lot of surprising facts about this delicate craft. The farm organizes many interesting …
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Another popular family spot is Feijao Verde Fun Park. The bulk of its attractions is geared toward small children. They will surely enjoy ball pits and colorful slides, a climbing wall, and a large selection of sports equipment. It often hosts entertainment events for children of different ages and workshops on various types of creativity. The center also houses a great cafe and a children's party room. After …
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For the latest fashions and accessories, head to Glicínias Plazaю It houses shops of the world's most famous brands, including the largest H&M store in town. Many local shops are aimed at fans of a bright youth style. Ladies will also be interested in visiting lingerie shops located here. Active tourists are attracted by a large selection of sporting goods stores. This shopping center also has a large …
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When taking a stroll along Cais dos Botiroes, it is impossible to fail to notice beautiful buildings that rise proudly along the canal. All these buildings are not tall and have two or three floors. However, bright colors make these buildings truly unique. There are no buildings painted in one color. Walls have bright yellow shades, window frames are blue, and roofs are red. Together with bright red umbrellas at …
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Moving around in Portugal - transportation
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The total length of railway tracks is more than 2,500 kilometers. As for other European countries, this is rather small. As a result, the railway does not cover all regions of the country. All trains are divided into first and second class. The quality of service in long distance trains is at an average level. The main point of the railway interchange is considered to be Lisbon. There are four separate railway stations on its territory which cover all directions. You can purchase tickets at the ticket office of the station or book in advance via the internet.
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Economy roadmap of Portugal
The modern economy of Portugal may well be called highly developed, although all the other countries of the European Union in recent years are afraid of serious reforms that are being conducted in this country. Today, there are only 2 critical problems in Portugal. The first problem is the existence of a huge number of privatized enterprises, and the second is the low level of education. To date, the predominant industries in Portugal are the production of clothing and footwear, the manufacture of pulp and wood products, as well as the processing of metals, petroleum products, and chemicals. The main assets of industrial plants operate in the southern regions. Here you can find steel, chemical-technologies, food, oil refining, and even automobile factories.
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