Shoppers especially appreciate the QM Country Shop and Garden Center shopping complex. This unique store always welcomes visitors with cup of tea and offers a huge selection of interesting traditional souvenirs. Another common souvenir is local wine, which can be bought in one of specialized trade pavilions. A walk along one of the most picturesque streets of the city would be a great complement for evening; …
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In the historical part of the city, in one of the beautiful old buildings there is an international restaurant Dois Irmãos. It will be a great place to relax after visiting local attractions. Travelers would be able to choose from a variety of specialties in the Dois Irmãos restaurant. The Monte do Casal restaurant resembles a modest village tavern with its design. This place is very popular among those who are …
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St. Peter's Church is a bright monument in the Rococo design erected in the 16th century. Nowadays, you can enjoy beautiful sculptures, as well as a magnificent altar, called Nossa Senhora da Vitória there. One of the most visited cultural institutions in Faro is the Archaeological Museum. It contains an excellent collection of artifacts found within Algarve. Many of the exhibits belong to the times of ancient …
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5. You can visit the resort at any time of the year, as there is always a very favorable and sunny weather here. Fans of beach rest will feel comfortable in summer; fans of active recreation and hiking are recommended to choose other seasons. 6. Tourists who want to enjoy the most popular local dishes are advised to go to the waterfront. There are numerous fish restaurants that offer guests a wide selection of …
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In the heart of the historic district, on the picturesque Largo da Se square there is the main symbol of the city - the old cathedral. It was built in the 13th century, but was badly damaged during the invasion of the British. Through the efforts of local residents shrine was fully restored; the last large-scale reconstruction of the cathedral took place in the late 18th century. It is a unique monument of …
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The largest city in the Algarve province, this is a well-developed economic and cultural center. The production of common salt has played a huge role in the economic development of this place. Rich deposits of sault were discovered in Faro yet in the previous century. This fact has given rise to the appearance of numerous factories. The city remains a major industrial center even nowadays, but in recent years it has …
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Moving around in Portugal - transportation
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The transport infrastructure of Portugal is at a decent level. Most of the transport companies in the country are private owned. Due to constant competition among one another, there are increasingly comfortable and convenient conditions for the transportation of passengers. The most popular type of public transport is the bus. Vehicle fleet of transport operators contains only technically serviceable and clean buses. The bus network passes through the entire country. They make trips every 10 minutes within the city, while in remote regions, transport runs from the central stations, usually every 40-60 minutes.
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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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