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general | parks & reserves | wildlife
environment | guided walks | food & drink | accommodation
general
Sapo Yahoo, Portugal-style. In Portuguese
Nancy's Portugal Site Excellent collection of links by a Norwegian with a Portugual fetish
Virtual Portugal Good basic information about Portugal, and comprehensive links to other sites. In English and Portuguese
Rough Guides Good information from the Rough Guide to Portugal.
Portugal Official government tourism and business information site. Comprehensive and attractive, in English.
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parks & reserves
ICN Official web page of the ICN, with links to individual parks & reserves. In Portuguese. To access information about individual parks, click on the map of Portugal in the menu bar at the top of the screen.
Parque Natural Peneda-Gerês Attractive, image-heavy site from Geira, a site that has good information on nature and culture in northern Portugal. Good information. In Portuguese.
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wildlife
SOS Lynx Multimedia site on the Iberian Lynx, the most endangered wild cat in the world. Visit the site to learn more about these beautiful creatures, and find out how you can help save them from extinction.
Iberian Wolf Recuperation Centre The centre studies and cares for wolves that are unable to live in the wild. In Portuguese.
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environment
Quercus National Association for the Conservation of Nature. Home page of Portugal's most active and high profile environmental group. This web page is frequently down, so try again later if you're having problems connecting.
Environmental Information Sources More links to online environment sites.
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guided walks
Rotas do Vento A tour company based in Portugal that offers day or weekend hikes throughout the year.
SAL Sistemas de Ar Livre. Based in Sétubal, SAL organizes remarkably cheap day hikes mainly in the Alentejo.
Portugal Walks Wide range of walking holidays throughout Portugal.
Ramblers Holidays A variety of two week holidays in northern Portugal and the Alentejo.
Explore Worldwide Two week rambling holiday along the Douro river, in Montesinho Natural Park and Peneda-Gerês National Park.
HF Holidays Combination walking and sightseeing tours around Sintra and in the Algarve.
Exodus Travels One week walking tour in northern Portugal, based in the Alvao Natural Park and Peneda-Gerês National Park.
Easy Rider Tours One week walking holidays in the Minho region and the Algarve.
Nature Trek Guided, week-long holiday of botanical and birdwatching walks in the hills and wetlands of southern Portugal.
Azenha do Ramalho Self-guided walking holidays in the Serra de São Mamede, from the Quinta Azenha do Ramalho in the Valle Sao Lourenço.
Winetrails Tailor-made itineraries for short breaks in the Douro Valley, with an emphasis on the region's liquid refreshment.
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food & drink
Internet Wine Guide Grouped by region, a personal look at Portuguese vinters and their wines.
Gastronomias Hundreds of links to Portuguese food & wine sites.
Comezainas Attractive, detailed guide to the food of Portugal. Includes regional dishes and recipes. In Portuguese.
Instituto do Vinhos e Vinhas Comprehensive, attractive guide to Port. In Portuguese, English and French.
www.alcofa.com Portuguese online gourmet supermarket serving North America. In Portuguese and English.
www.buyinportugal.com Portuguese online gourmet supermarket serving Europe. In Portuguese and English.
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accommodation
Pousadas of Portugal Portugal's collection of luxury accommodation, often in restored, historic properties.
Solares de Portugal A network of mostly rural properties, where you can rent a room, a suite or sometimes a whole building.
Orbitur Upmarket camping sites.
Roteira Campista The complete guide to Portuguese camping sites, in Portuguese, English and French. Click on the pictures at the bottom of the screen to find information.
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