Book description
-
Insider advice on avoiding the crowds as you explore some of
Portugal's greatest gems, from Lisbon's Alfama to the beaches of the
Algarve, and from the Palácio Nacional de Sintra in Sintra to the
Quinta Palmeira Gardens in Madeira. Plus tips for navigating the
country's lovely but less-traveled corners, like Trás-os-Mantes, the
Minho, and even The Azores.
-
Where to find the absolute best seafood in Lisbon, the
tastiest fruit in Sintra and Alcobaça, and the finest wines that
Portugal has to offer.
-
Insightful commentary on Portugal's dazzling array of
architectural masterpieces, from the Gothic Mosteiro de Santa Maria
da Vitória in Alcobaça to the Baroque Palácio Nacional de Queluz.
-
Opinionated reviews. No bland descriptions and lukewarm
recommendations. Our expert writers are passionate about their
destinations--they tell it like it is in an engaging and helpful way.
-
Exact prices listed for every establishment and activity--no
other guides offer such detailed, candid reviews of hotels and
restaurants. We include the very best, but also emphasize moderately
priced choices for real people.
-
User-friendly features including star ratings and special
icons to point readers to great finds, excellent values, insider
tips, best bets for kids, special moments, and overrated experiences.
As a team of veteran travel writers,
Darwin Porter
and
Danforth Prince
have produced various titles for Frommer's. A film critic, columnist,
and broadcaster, Porter is also a Hollywood biographer. His recent
releases include
Brando Unzipped,
documenting the private life of Marlon Brando, and
Jacko: His Rise
and Fall,
the first complete biography ever written on the tumultuous life of
Michael Jackson. Prince was formerly employed by the Paris bureau of
The New York Times
and is today the president of Blood Moon Productions.