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Michelin Green Guide Portugal
Ref: MCH1561
This is an example of the format of the Michelin Green Guides.
Well established authoritative tourist guides these include practical information, detailed mapping combined with colour photographs and illustrations.
Below is the introduction to the guide from the publisher.
Portugal evokes the days of the great explorers, when its ships sailed out towards uncharted seas and a New World; it is also a land steeped in the nostalgia or saudade expressed in the popular fado tradition of song. The landscapes, too, reflect a range of diverse impressions: the grandiose Douro Valley, striated by vineyards where the harvest is bottled as Port wine; brightly painted boats in the ports of coastal fishing villages; the Alentejo plain rolling away southward to a far distant horizon; the red cliffs, emerald inlets and sandy beaches of the Algarve; and old villages enlivened by colourful traditions.
Modern Portugal is a land of contrasts: witness the peaceful cohabitation of religious fervour and extravagant night- life, or the strength of its attachment to rural identity coupled with the development of new technologies. The capital city of Lisbon is the symbol of the harmony between the future and the past, as shown in the celebration of the 500th anniversary of Vasco da Gama’s journey of discovery to India, and Expo’98, the international exposition which was devoted to the world’s oceans.
This dynamic and optimistic nation is a wonderful place to visit at any time of year, with its rich architectural heritage, azulejo-adorned palaces, enchanting gardens, magnificent beaches and golf courses, and a vibrant cultural and artistic tradition to rival the rest of Europe.
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