Berlitz Algarve Pocket Guide - Couverture souple

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 9812462317 ISBN 13 : 9789812462312

Editeur : Berlitz Publishing Company, 2003

Synopsis

This guide focuses on Sagres, Tavira, Cabo de Sao Vicente, Lagos, Portimao, Silves, Albufeira, Faro and the Sotavento Coast. It covers all the major sights, area by area, in an easily navigable format. Descriptions of tourist attractions include the best beaches, places for golf, tennis, horse-riding and fishing, as well as the region's renowned churches. The guide also contains background historical information, advice on shopping and entertainment and the low-down on Portuguese cuisine. There is an A-Z of practical information, listings of recommended hotels and restaurants and useful expressions in Portuguese. The book also contains special features on topics ranging from fishing to festivals and Manueline art to elaborate chimney pots. Excursions outside the region are also outlined including Lisbon, Cascais, Estoril, Queluz and Sintra. Maps show the Algarve, Faro, Lagos and Southern Portugal, and there are dozens of colour photographs throughout.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

Berlitz Pocket Guide Algarve is a concise, full-colour travel guide that gives you reliable, user-friendly detail and great photos to uncover Portugal's southern coastal region - one of Europe's premier beach destinations known for its magnificent year-round weather, superb golf facilities and top sports holidays. The Algarve has many pleasures to tempt the visitor: discover glorious stretches of golden sand of leading resort Albufeira, ocean-skimming golf courses and the excitement of big-game fishing, horse riding or tennis. Or for something more sedate, explore the shops to find hand-painted ceramics in towns such as Faro, Lagos and atmospheric Tavira - one of the region's most historic cities. Handy maps on the cover flaps help you get around.To inspire you, the book offers a rundown of the Algarve's Top 10 Attractions, followed by ideas for how to spend the Perfect Day. The What to Do chapter is a snapshot of ways to spend your spare time, from nightlife and shopping to sports. The book provides all the essential background information, including an overview of the Algarve's history, sporting facilities, and suggestions for excursions to Lisbon. There are carefully chosen listings of the best hotels and restaurants and an A-Z of all the practical information you'll need.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Berlitz Publishing Company
• Date d'édition: 2003
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 9812462317
• ISBN 13: 9789812462312
• Reliure: Broché
• Numéro d'édition: 5
• Nombre de pages: 144
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible