The Portimão Museum housed in a restored former cannery building was opened in 2008. A significant part of its exposition is devoted to the history of the foundation of the city, its industrial past, as well as cultural traditions. Some of the exhibits are devoted to the region's unique nature, and another interesting feature of the museum is its modern cinema. Every day, it shows documentaries about interesting …
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8. Foreign guests need to know that it is forbidden to smoke in majority of public establishments. Not all the restaurants have special halls for smoking people, so it is better to specify rules beforehand.
7. It is possible to buy tobacco production in special machines which are set up in majority of restaurants and shops. However you need ask employees of establishments to deploy the machine.
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There are also culinary master-classes, where resting people can learn how to cook really unrepeatable cookery masterpieces with sardines. The main articles of markets are sardines too, but also it is possible to buy the fresh fish in number of food shops. It is amazing but this ordinary festival has unbelievable popularity for foreign guests; today Sardine Festival is one of the most interesting celebrations in …
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Globally popular Portimao resort is noted for assortment of restaurants of different standards. The most popular restaurants are located in Alvor district; however other resort’s districts have a lot of interesting gastronomical establishments. One of the most prestigious resrt’s restaurant id Ruccula, clients have to book the table earlier. Its menu is based on national dishes, cooks can make fantastic …
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The beach is equipped by deck chairs and umbrellas against the sun, next to it there are several attractive restaurants and small market where it is always possible to buy fresh fruits. Also this beach has spacious pavement which can please the lovers of walking on foot. Followers of elite sport will appreciate the golf-center Penina Golf Course, except of excellent field it can suggest to its clients a lot of …
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Portimao is old port city, which have turned into dimensioned resort of universal importance. Its main guests are lovers of beach resting and active entertainments; lovers of exhibitions visit this city too. The noted sight is located in Alvor district, it is a question of old church of 16 century. It was the witness of number of important historical events and it was destroyed several times; a lot of interesting …
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Moving around in Portugal - transportation
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Water transport is very popular. This is not surprising, owing to the country’s geographical state. The most common form of sea transport is ferries. Also, in the height of the tourist season there is an increasing number of excursion liners, pleasure yachts and large catamarans. You can use a taxi and car rental service if you have an international driving license. Nearly every highway is a paid one. The quality of coverage of free roads is not at a high level. Often there is no marking on the road and in the dark, there is no light.
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Economy roadmap of Portugal
In the northern regions, the consumer goods industry is developed. Portugal is rich in various ores. To date, the deposits of chromium, tungsten, uranium and tin are actively being developed. These metals are mostly exported. Portugal continues to actively develop agriculture. The main crop here is wheat. It is being cultivated in the south. Corn, barley, oats, rye, beans, and rice are grown in the north. The greatest food demand in the modern market of Portugal is for potatoes, so it is grown throughout Portugal.
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