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                <title>Lucca Restaurant</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[We had great pizzas at this busy restaurant which clearly is popular with local people including families with kids. Well worth a short Metro ride to Roma station.]]></description>
                
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                <title>Oriente Chiado and Jardim dos Sentidos Restaurants</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[Both these modern vegetarian restaurants served really tasty fresh food. We'd highly recommend them both.]]></description>
                
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                <title>Baleal Surf Camp</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[Peniche has the perfect conditions to learn and practice surfing. Baleal beach, about five kilometres north of Peniche, is one of Portugal’s most stunning beaches and is uniquely positioned, offering ideal conditions for both beginners and experienced surfers.]]></description>
                
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                <title>Take care when booking with Only Apartments</title>
                
                <link>http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/20633</link>
                
                <description><![CDATA[We booked a place with Only Apartments in September this year and it was awful. The place was old and the build quality amateurish; I almost knocked the breakfast bar over when I bumped into it, and the toilet was precariously placed on a ledge between the shower and the sink. We were told we might have to occasionally reset the boiler before having a shower, but this was a frequent issue throughout our stay. <br><br>The attitude of the company afterwards was that everything must have been OK if we did not contact them at the time. When booking apartments generally, you should ask up front what the procedures are if anything goes wrong. Pictures are sometimes misleading as well, and I would advise you to have a good look at the place before parting with your cash.]]></description>
                
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                <title>Peneda-Gerês National Park</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[Fantastic Portuguese National Park (the largest in Portugal). Camping and climbing are great.]]></description>
                
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                <title>Restaurant Terra</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[The best vegetarian restaurant in Lisbon (and one of the very best I've ever been to).<br><br>Amazing buffet with vegetarian versions of traditional Portuguese food.  It is like being at home with a very talented Portuguese friend!<br><br>They have a wall full of awards and press clippings.  Moby has been there and praised the place, as have several other very well-known artists.<br><br>It can get crowded, especially on weekends.]]></description>
                
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                <title>Jurgens bar</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[Whilst many other bars in the Bairro Alto are more authentic and great fun for younger souls, we loved Jurgens bar. Small but with room to breathe, lively but not too loud, it felt just right. Plus they serve great caipirinhas and mojitos!]]></description>
                
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                <title>Linha d'Agua</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[Peaceful cafe/bar beside a small lake at the very top of the Parque Eduardo VII. Lovely place to relax and read.]]></description>
                
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                <title>San Vicente de Fora</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[Beautiful church with interesting cloisters and azulejos. The views from the rooftop balcony are also amazing.]]></description>
                
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                <title>O Terraco</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[The Terrace cafe/bar is on the terrace of the Chão do Loureiro market. It's a great place to sit and relax with sofas, armchairs, etc and the most amazing view over Lisbon. Not the cheapest bar, but definitely one of the coolest!]]></description>
                
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                <title>Self-catering attic flat</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[Charming little one bedroom attic flat in centre of Lisbon. Located in the historic Lapa neighborhood within walking distance of all main tourist sights. Good selection of local cafes and restaurants in the area. I spent four nights here this summer and it was much nicer and better value than a hotel. A great base for spending some time exploring this beautiful city.]]></description>
                
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                <title>Albergaria O Poejo Boutique restaurant</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[This restaurant in Santo António das Areias near Marvão is well worth a visit if you are going to this area. You can eat outside in the courtyard or in the trendy modern interior.<br><br>We had a fabulous meal and the owners were so friendly, they were celebrating a birthday and offered the guests a glass of champagne. We will definitely return. Don't miss the prawns in beer sauce or the pork with plum sauce. Great with a bottle of Chamine Vinho Tinto (red wine).]]></description>
                
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                <title>Colares Velho Restaurant</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[Situated in Colares Velho, overlooking the church square and bandstand is a beautifully restored 18th century grocery store converted into a restaurant and tea room (Salão de chá).<br><br>A great place for a romantic dinner. We had a wonderful meal, the staff were so friendly and with Fredo playing the guitar, what more could you ask for?]]></description>
                
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                <title>Swimming pools</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[Two outdoor public swimming pools great for family fun. One in Portagem near Marvão with a large swimming pool and smaller children's pool, sun loungers, shades, a grass area with a small stream and bridges and cafe/restaurant.<br><br>The other one in Castelo de Vide with two great slides for the kids, large swimming pool, small children's pool, sun loungers, shades and grass areas with small olive trees and a cafe/restaurant.<br>A respite from the hot Alentejo sun and the kids will love it.]]></description>
                
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                <title>The historic town of Marvao</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[Marvao, one of the most dramatic towns in Portugal, perched on a hill top of the Serra de Sao Mamede. A historic town with narrow cobbled streets and a castle on the top, with some of the most fantastic views over the countryside and Spain, well worth a visit. There are also great walks in this area.]]></description>
                
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                <title>Barretos village bull run in August</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[Barretos, a small, sleepy, typical Alentejo village near Marvao, comes alive on the 2nd weekend in August with a bull run through the village, followed by a festa (festival) which continues well into the night. See the real Portugal and join the friendly locals in their tradition (they do not kill the bulls here in Portugal).]]></description>
                
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                <title>Casa do Pasto restaurant</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[Casa do Pasto in the centre of Castel de Vide is a great place to eat. Every time we visit this area we always go here for dinner, homecooking at its best and fantastic value. Eat outside in the warm summer months and admire this ancient and historic town in the mountain range called the Serra de Sao Mamede. A place where you will discover some great walks.]]></description>
                
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                <title>Marlin boat tours</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[It's a small boat operator in Lisbon with intimate boats carrying up to 7 people and very cheap. Lovely music on board and superb service by the skipper. <br><br>We tried a Old Lisbon tour and it was very nice. Then the guy suggested us to have dinner in the Atira-te ao Rio restaurant in the south side of Lisbon near the bridge and we went on the boat and had a great meal and came back on the boat to Alcantara. If you don't take the tour, you should try the restaurant and you can go by boat as well.]]></description>
                
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                <title>Oasis backpackers hostels</title>
                
                <link>http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19379</link>
                
                <description><![CDATA[Great location in the middle of the Bairro Alto. Nice staff, friendly ambiance and a gorgeous view from the window!]]></description>
                
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                <title>Windy spots and kitesurf/windsurf destinations</title>
                
                <link>http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19355</link>
                
                <description><![CDATA[This website gives details, maps, infos about all kitesurf beaches in Portugal - it's a great resource.]]></description>
                
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