Fly & Drive Midden Portugal

Über das Reiseziel: Lisbon is known as the city of seven hills due to its location, the city spreads across steep hillsides that overlook the Rio Tajo. Romantic and cosmopolitan, the city presents its typical red roofs to the visitors that want to get to know its every inch. Lisbon surprises with its natural beauty and relaxed atmosphere. The Portuguese capital offers lots of museums, libraries, a huge port, churches and palaces and stunning views of the Rio Tajo Lisbon was considered a poor and chaotic city. Currently it has experienced a resurgence in the style of the XIV and XV centuries, when it was part of that vast empire stretching from Brazil to India. The reason for this was the World Expo held in 1998, a new bridge over the Tagus was built and the network of underground of the city was remodeled. The resurgence of the city then continued to host several matches during Euro in 2004, also held there the Delivery Music Awards (MTV) in 2005. Many of its most beautiful buildings date from the XIV and XV centuries, especially the ones located in the Belem district. There are also many buildings from the XVIII century, which are located mostly in the Baixa area of central Lisbon and were reconstructed almost completely after a devastating earthquake that hit the town in 1755. The historic center of the city, standing on Las Siete Colinas, presents steep streets and picturesque alleys. On the west side of the city, there is Monsanto Forest Park, Lisbon’s lung, with an area of 10 km and one of the largest in Europe. The capital’s majestic port has 3 docks commonly used for several cruises and it is, currently, the busiest port in the European Atlantic coast. Lisbon is a city with centuries of history and with an ambitious attitude, marrying the historic with the modern, the traditional with the cutting edge. Strolling through the old quarters one can hear the traditional Fado sung and played in small restaurants in town. In the hilltop district of Bairro Alto, dozens of restaurants and bars line the narrow streets, with jazz, reggae, electronica filling the air and revelers partying until dawn. Nightclubs scattered all over town make fine use of old spaces, whether on riverside docks or tucked away in 18th-century mansions. Lisbon presents itself to the world as a cosmopolitan and lively city, with alternative for every taste, especially in the summer months when its many bars, terraces and restaurants are crammed with people.

Über das Reiseziel: The medieval university town of Evora rises proudly from an endless plain punctuated by tough cork and olive trees. Coveted by a succession of empires, its labyrinthine streets shelter everything from Roman temple to a Renaissance palace. But above all, Evora stands as Portugal’s foremost medieval showpiece, with beautifully preserved, colourful tile facades on ancient whitewashed walls. All tucked away in a tangle of winding streets and topped off by balconies hung with potted plants and caged canaries. You won’t need long to understand why Evora is dubbed “the museum city”. From Praça do Giraldo walk down through the charming tiled houses, to the colossal 12th century Sé, the cathedral. Inside the entrance to the right are beautiful cloisters. From here you can climb the ramparts for an excellent view of the city. Next door is the Museu d’Evora, housed in an old bishop’s palace. Across the museum is Evora’s most famous monument, the 2nd century Roman Temple of Diana. Facing the temple is the church of São João Evangelista, the town’s best concealed treasure. One of Portugal’s most beautifully preserved medieval towns, Evora is an enchanting place to delve into the past. If you have time to visit only a few places in Portugal, make Evora one of them.

Über das Reiseziel: Tomar ist eine kleine Stadt, aber sie hat eine wichtige antike Vergangenheit und einige der wichtigsten Denkmäler in Portugal. Die Stadt Tomar entstand innerhalb der Mauern des Convento de Cristo, das auf Befehl von Gualdim de Pais, dem vierten Großmeister der Tempelritter, im späten 12. Jahrhundert erbaut wurde. Tomar ist eines der historischen Juwelen Portugals und war vor allem die letzte Templerstadt, die zum Bau in Auftrag gegeben wurde. Tomar war im 15. Jahrhundert besonders wichtig, als es ein Zentrum der portugiesischen Überseefahrten unter Heinrich dem Seefahrer, dem Großmeister des Christusordens, der Nachfolgeorganisation der Templer in Portugal, war. Das Convento de Cristo in Tomar ist der spektakulärste Ort, den man in Portugal besuchen kann, "...Gegründet von den Tempelrittern, ist es ein schöner, geheimnisvoller und magischer Ort, wunderbar zu entdecken und zu genießen." Sehenswürdigkeiten Convento de Cristo und Castelo de Tomar, erbaut im 12. Jahrhundert. Nach der Auflösung des Templerordens im 14. Jahrhundert wurde der portugiesische Zweig des Ordens in den Ritterorden des Christusordens umgewandelt, der die maritimen Entdeckungen Portugals im 15. Jahrhundert unterstützte. Kirche Santa Maria do Olival, sie wurde in der zweiten Hälfte des 12. Jahrhunderts vom Provinzmeister des Templerordens in Portugal, Gualdim Pais, erbaut. Kirche São João Baptista und Platz der Republik, diese Kirche wurde am Ende des 15. Jahrhunderts erbaut, 1910 als Nationaldenkmal gekennzeichnet und befindet sich auf dem Platz der Republik, wo sich die Statue von Gualdim Pais befindet. Aquädukt von Pegões, (Quinta dos Pegões), es wurde gebaut, um Wasser zum Convento de Cristo zu liefern und hat eine Länge von 6 km. Der Bau begann 1593 und endete 1614. Der höchste Punkt dieses Aquädukts liegt 30 m über dem Boden. Synagoge von Tomar, sie ist die am besten erhaltene der mittelalterlichen Synagogen Portugals. Sie befindet sich im historischen Zentrum der Stadt Tomar und beherbergt ein kleines jüdisches Museum. Museum der Streichhölzer (Museo dos Fosforos) Überraschend schöne Ausstellung von Streichholzschachteln aus aller Welt.

Über das Reiseziel: Estoril Coast is in the Lisbon Region of Portugal, sometimes known as Costa de Lisboa/Lisbon Coast. Estoril is a feast for the senses. The main tourist attractions in this beautiful city are the Tamariz, beach, the Cascais Fortress or the Estoril Circuit for fans of European racings. The oldest in Portugal and one of the largest of its kind in Europe, Casino of Estoril is a multi- entertainment center offering a wide variety of games as well as daily cabaret and music hall shows. Besides gambling, the casino is a regular venue for all types of temporary exhibitions, particularly modern art and sculptures. In a scenic setting overlooking Tamariz Beach, the Casino has attractive gardens with tall palm trees and fountains.