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Binding: PaperbackDewey Decimal Number: 914 EAN: 9781843534389 Edition: 11 ISBN: 184353438X Label: Rough Guides Manufacturer: Rough Guides Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 688 Publication Date: May 02, 2005 Publisher: Rough Guides Studio: Rough Guides Related Items:
Browse for similar items by category: Click to Display Editorial Review: Product Description: The Rough Guide to Portugal is the ultimate handbook to one of Europe''s most beguiling countries. The full-colour introduction includes stunning photos of the best sights and activities, from the famous resorts of the Algarve to the nightlife of Lisbon, from historic Evora to the wine lodges of Porto. There are lively accounts of all the attractions, including those well off-the-beaten-track and practical tips on outdoor activities such as exploring the country''s magnificent mountains, endless beaches and stunning national parks. In every chapter there are good maps and plans, complete with keys for all accommodation, eating and drinking establishments. Finally, in the ''contexts'' section there is unrivalled cultural background from fado to cuisine, football to history. Average Rating:
 Rating:  - Cannot recommend (10th edition)Although I usually stick with Lonely Planet when backpacking Europe, Amazon.com reviews of Lonely Planet Portugal were mixed and I found Rick Steves' Portugal to have quite incomplete coverage of the whole country (just look at the table of contents for proof), so I decided to try Rough Guides. Unfortunately, this was a mistake. Note that unlike the other reviewer, I am not comparing Rough Guide to Lonely Planet; I have not had a chance to use Lonely Planet Portugal. On the positive ... Read More Rating:  - Rough Guide (9th ed.) vs. Lonely Planet (2nd ed.)This review compares the Rough Guides Portugal (9th ed.) with Lonely Planet Portugal (2nd ed.). We just returned from 2.5 weeks in Portugal. This was our first trip to Portugal and we took and used extensively the Portugal books from Lonely Planet and Rough Guide. We didn't visit the Algarve or Alentejo, concentrating on Lisbon and north. Both books were good, but overall we preferred the Rough Guide book. It was better organized and more up to date. It's writing was more ... Read More Rating:  - A great guide book - don't go to Portugal without it!I have been to Portugal countless times and just like the country itself, the Rough Guide to Portugal never ceases to amaze me. This book is the perfect guide - light enough to carry around in a purse and yet absolutely comprehensive. All regions of Portugal are covered, even small villages are described if they have something of interest. And the way places are described is what makes this book so good - the writing is so witty, so apt, that I find myself rereading sections just for the chuckle. ... Read More 
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