Lisbon and Central Portugal

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Central Portugal stretches from the capital Lisbon in the South to the university town of Coimbra in the North and includes the regions traditionally known as Estremadura, Ribatejo, Beira Litoral, Beira Baixa and the Alto Alentejo.

Lisbon itself is a captivating city with narrow winding streets, beautiful architecture and views, lots to see and do, good shopping and restaurants and a buzzing nightlife. As you drive further along the 'marginal' road from Lisbon to Guincho you'll come across lovely beaches which are extremely popular for watersports and host international sailing, windsurfing and bodyboarding competitions.

The enticingly named silver coast (costa de prata) above Lisbon is increasingly popular with visitors and home buyers. The sea side towns of Ericeira, Peniche, Nazaré and Figueira da Foz are renowned for top quality surfing, body boarding, diving and other water-sports and excellent fish restaurants.

In recent years a selection of luxurious and championship golf courses have been created in central Portugal to take advantage of some spectacular views and the area was named European golf destination of the year 2007.

Walkers, staying in the Lisbon area, should be sure to visit the romantic woodland town of Sintra. Lord Byron once wrote that it was a 'glorious Eden'. Further inland you can unwind in tranquil countryside from the distinctive mountains of Serra da Estrela to the gently rolling hills of the Alto Alentejo. Ideal for walkers, cyclists, horse riders and nature lovers its an opportunity to sample the traditional way of life in medieval towns and spot rare or beautiful wild life in the natural parks.

Diving

Come dive with us in Cascais, Central Portugal Scuba-diving is a fascinating experience and a unique adventure. We offer a complete training program with dives all year around. Our professional service includes a dive-shop and a service station for equipment. We do a lot of specialist dives, such as wreck diving, cave diving, deep diving, night diving, Nitrox diving, and disabled diving. Visit our website for more information or call (+351) 214 868 099

A Unique Diving Experience in Central Portugal Our diving centre in Peniche was born from our passion for the sea and marine life. We specialise in dives around the unique eco-system of the Berlengas marine nature reserve. We have over 20 years' experience and offer cave diving, wreck diving, night diving and tuition including PADI courses. Visit www.haliotis.pt or call (+351) 262 781 160

Horse-riding

Horse-Riding Holidays in the Heart of Portugal. Join us for a fabulous riding holiday at our beautiful farm in the undiscovered green heart of Central Portugal. Stunning scenery, lovely horses, great home cooked food. All riding standards catered for including families. 20% discount offered for winter bookings. Check out our website www.ridingportugal.com or phone 00351 235 778689

Sailing

Come sailing in Lisbon Our sailing school offers everyone the opportunity to experience life on the ocean wave. We organize sailing baptisms, cruises from a romantic afternoon's sailing to one and two day cruises, courses for beginners and experienced sailors and team building activities for companies. Last minute deals are available for summer 2007. You can find out more here

Surfing

If you want to surf in Central Portugal... ...have an adventure, fun, parties, enjoy peace, quiet and comfort, try new food and meet new friends. We offer all ages the opportunity to learn to surf on the beaches of central Portugal, where you can feel close to nature. After a day's surfing, you can relax over a nice dinner in a friendly family atmosphere.Check out www.carecasurfcamp.com

Quality, tailor made surfing holidays in Ericeira Our highly qualified team of watermen, instructors, lifeguards, fitness and diet coaches ensure a stress-free trip leaving you free to tackle some of central Portugal's best waves. We will recommend great spots for someone of your surfing ability and guide you safely through your adventure. Travelling around? We can put you in contact with surfing friends across the world. Find out more on www.hornyhead.com

Multi-Activity Holidays and Days Out

See the real Portugal and have fun doing it! We offer everything from adventure sports to cultural days out in central Portugal. We are based in the Beira Litoral - ideally placed for exploring the nearby mountains, natural parks, rivers and historical towns. Our aim is to preserve and promote the natural beauty of the local countryside while offering you an experience you'll never forget. You can find out more about our activities in Portugal here

Biking, Walking, 4x4 and More in Central Portugal Based near Lisbon we offer exciting, unusual days out with guided mountain biking, quad biking, walking and all terrain vehicle (4x4) trips. We'll show you hidden landscapes with breath-taking mountain and valley views and the culture, gastronomy, flora, fauna, history and traditions of rural central Portugal. We also offer traditional games for groups. Visit our website for more information or call (+351) 914915186

Walking

Walking Tours in Portugal, Madeira and the Azores Our walks are designed and led by experienced, enthusiastic walkers who want to show you each region's most beautiful scenery and give you a taste of its history, culture, wildlife and gastronomy. We offer day tours in Lisbon, the Algarve and Madeira and relaxing guided and self guided walking holidays throughout Portugal, Madeira and the Azores. Read more...

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