Top Ten Tourist Attractions In Portugal, Portugal Travel Guide and Tourist Information
The top ten tourist attractions in Portugal are:
- Castelo Sao Jorge. The St. George Castle was built during Moorish reign in Portugal. You can see the entire city of Lisbon from the towers.
- Cabo da Roca is west of Lisbon. It is the most western point of mainland Europe, and is known for its panoramic views of Portugal's coast.
- Cristo Rei. This statue of Christ is one of two in the world. The other one is in Rio de Janeiro
- Cascais Beach is the Malibu Beach of Portugal . Cascais Beach has great casinos and fantastic restaurants.
- The Rossio/Baixa area is the commercial district of Portugal.
- Belem is the historic center of Lisbon. The Discovery Monument is located there.
- Lisbon is the heart and capital of Portugal. It is the cultural center of the country.
- Visit a Fado Club. No trip to Portugal is complete without listening to the Portuguese sound called Fado.
- Sintra is the home of the Moorish castle, Castelo dos Mouros, and Palacio da Pena.
- Evora is the university town. It is the home of the Temple of Diana, which was built when the Greeks influenced the city.