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Useful Web Sites in English for Visitors to Portugal
ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITE OF CÔA
The site provides information on the Côa archaeological
find now a National Park of great archaeological importance.
The website gives details of Park procedures, how to get
there and what to see. An historic overview of the park,
pictures and pre-historic artefacts can also be accessed.
www.ipa.min-cultura.pt/coa
A SITE FOR STATISTICAL DATA ON PORTUGAL
Compiled by a Foundation the site provides many important
statistical information on the national census and patterns
of the inhabitants of Portugal. The site is also in both the English
and Portuguese languages.
www.pordata.pt/coa
ARCHAEOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION OF THE ALGARVE
An association formed in 1983 by a group of international
interested in archaeology in the Algarve. It has been
constituted as a non-profit making charitable institution
for the promotion of archaeology in Portugal. In the Year
2008, the AAA celebrated its 25th anniversary.
www.arqueoalgarve.org
CAMPING
This site is very user friendly and provides
information on camp sites in Portugal. To search for
camp sites select a region. It gives directions on how
to get to your location and provides information on camp
facilities. Details on caravan, tent, mobile home and
equipment rental are also available. Bookings can be made
on-line.
www.roteiro-campista.pt
CULTURAL CENTRE
The site offers information on Portugal’s most prestigious
State Cultural Centre which is located in Belém. A detailed
programme of events taking place at the centre can be
accessed by downloading a PDF file in the English language.
www.ccb.pt
CULTURAL - GENERAL INFORMATION
This site provides information on the Portuguese National
Trust – its buildings, monuments and landmarks, palaces,
castles, fortresses, churches, cathedrals, libraries,
archaeological sites and other buildings of public interest.
Detailed information on the history and location of each
location is given and the operating hours are also shown.
The site also provides details of driving routes which are
theme-based and take in National Trust buildings and
archaeological sites. The website lists the number of World
Heritage sites in Portugal.
www.ippar.pt
FLOWER DELIVERY
Visitors to Portugal often may want to say thank you to
their hosts or friends, or, send flowers to celebrate some
special occasion. There is an online service which covers
most of Portugal.
www.pickupflowers.com/send-friendship-day-flowers-to-portugal
METRO - LISBON
An useful site for visitors to Lisbon. This website includes
a detailed map of the subway lines, fare information and
working hours, plus a comprehensive list of art and cultural
activities on display in each subway station.
www.metrolisboa.pt
PARACHUTING
The site offers information relating to parachuting and
skydiving in Portugal. National and international
championship calendars are provided and there are details
of parachuting/skydiving schools and organizations.
www.fppq.pt
RAILWAYS
The official website for the Portuguese railway system.
It provides information on types of trains, train
schedules and train services. The search engine on each
menu enables the visitor to access information on train
itineraries, and select points and times of departure and
arrival and the time which each journey will take. Some
menus are in the Portuguese language but there is a
connection to an English version at the bottom of each
page. On-line booking is not available.
www.cp.pt
RIVER TAGUS FERRIES
This site provides information on ferry crossings over
the River Tagus. Information on river cruises is also
available but reservations cannot be made on-line. The
Portuguese version is more detailed than the limited
English one which provides information on ferry routes,
timetables and ticket prices.
www.transtejo.pt
SURFING
As the name states it is all about surfing and includes
Portugal. Select the world map, click on Portugal, and
a map of the country with its main windsurfing spots will
appear. Click on each windsurfing spot to access useful
technical information. It also assists in accessing the
degree of difficulty for windsurfing.
www.wannasurf.com
TRANSPORT - BUSES ALGARVE & CENTRAL TOWNS
A site providing information on bus travel in the
Algarve and the express buses running between main
towns and the Algarve. Timetables and ticket prices are
displayed and there are even details on a bus rental.
www.eva-bus.com
TRANSPORT - LISBON
This site provides information on public transport in
Lisbon – buses, trams, trains and express services. The
English version can be accessed by scrolling down the
welcome page and clicking on the ‘English please’ icon.
There are timetables and detailed information on each
line are provided. Detailed information about fares and
special services, such as the express bus service to and
from the airport and tours of Lisbon, is also provided.
The Portuguese version of this website has additional
menus, including a map of Lisbon and service routes
which can be downloaded as a PDF file.
www.carris.pt
TRAVEL & OTHER INFORMATION
A recent constructed dynamic site using a database to
provide fast and comparative details on holiday
accommodation and discount rates. Also is a mass of useful
information on all travel subjects, culture and history,
famous historic people, food and restaurants, location and
what to do, property agents and developments, car rental,
etc.
www.portugal.bz
WINE - PORT
A site providing details about Port Wine and the Douro
region in which it is produced. To access information
about wineries, Port Wine lodges in Vila Nova de Gaia
and port tasting venues ( Porto, Lisbon and Regua),
click on the menu item "Tourism and Gastronomy".
Initial information is in English but details of wineries
are still only available in the Portuguese language.
www.ivp.pt
WINE - VINHA VERDE
This site gives information on the Vinho Verde wine
region, its history, local traditions, wine and its
winemaking. A map showing the location of each winery
can be accessed by clicking on the ‘Rota dos Vinhos
Verdes’ icon. One can then click on any winery featured
on the map for information and details of visiting
hours and instructions on how to get there. Information
on the surrounding area is also given.
www.vinhoverde.pt
Useful Web Sites only in Portuguese language for Visitors to Portugal
BULLFIGHTING
This website gives information about bullfighting. It
is only available in the Portuguese language.
www.toirosecavalos.com
ENTERTAINMENT - GENERAL
This site is useful in providing a comprehensive
guide to movies, exhibitions, theatre, dance and
music performances and culture-related lectures
throughout most of Portugal. It is available only
in the Portuguese language.
www.min-cultura.pt
HISTORIC INFORMATION - SERRA DA ESTRELA
This site provides information on ten historic
Portuguese Villages – Almeida, Castelo Mendo, Castelo
Novo, Castelo Rodrigo, Idanha-a-Velha, Linhares,
Marialva, Monsanto, Piodão and Sortelha – all located
around the Serra da Estrela mountains in the
Transmontana region. A map showing locations of each
village, a history of each village, pictures and lists
of buildings, can be accessed by using its search
engine. This site is only available in the Portuguese
language.
www.cartadolazer.inatel.pt
MUSEUMS
This website provides information on 29 of Portugal’s
main museums. It includes details of exhibits, permanent
and temporary collections and opening hours. This site
is only available in the Portuguese language.
www.ipmuseus.pt
NATURE PARKS & RESERVES
The site provides information on the many National
Parks and Nature Reserves. Details of walking tours,
accommodation, flora and fauna. The site is only in
the Portuguese language.
www.icn.pt
TOUR GUIDES
A site for the Official Tour Guide Association of
Portugal. You can search for tour guides specialized
in one town, area or region. The site is only
available in the Portuguese language.
www.guiasinterpretes.com
TRANSPORT - AZORES SATA
The official website for SATA, the Azores airline,
which flies from Boston, Toronto and Montreal.
www.sata.pt
TRANSPORT - BUSES CENTRAL AND NORTH
This site offers information on bus travel in
Central and Northern Portugal. A map showing bus
routes is provided and bus time-tables are also
included. This site is only available in the
Portuguese language.
www.rodonorte.pt
TRANSPORT - BUSES NATIONAL
The site provides details on the express bus services
between towns and villages in Portugal. If you select
your desired points of departure and arrival the
website will provide you with the appropriate bus
time-table. Also, information on the fares and on the
locations of ticket purchasing points. The information
is only available in the Portuguese language.
www.rede-expressos.pt
TRANSPORT - PORTO
A site providing information about public transport
in Porto, including buses and trams. Information is
also given about the express link between the airport
and the city centre hotels. An itinerary of what to
see and where to get on and off the bus or tram is
also provided. There is also information on cultural
events and the Tram Museum in Porto. This site is only
available in the Portuguese language.
www.stcp.pt
WINDSURFING
This website provides information on Overpower
windsurfing and similar activities and events.
Available only in the Portuguese language.
www.overpower.net
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