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.....I am standing on the top of Foia peering at the Atlantic
winking away at me in the misty distance. I am feeling smug because I
achieved this on foot without the aid of oxygen, ice pick or funicular
and I am the perfect sloth! ...My time? I neither know not nor care and
don't ask me again. It is flexibility that matters and this holiday was
just perfect.
Alan Bestic,The Telegraph UK (travel section) March 21st, 2001
Alan experienced Mountain Top to Cliff Top - Algarve (as a
guest of WorldWalks)
...... the hiking is spectacular! Lining the tracks are wild lavender,
dog roses, honeysuckle, poppies and tall pink spears of fox gloves. One
day we picnic by the banks of the river and watch fat trout float
downstream.....
Helen Anderson, Sydney Morning Herald August 23rd 2008
Helen experienced our 4 days walking in the Douro - 'Walking, wine and
Port'.
.....Julie Statham of Portugal
Walks is the walking expert.
Lonely Planet Guide to Portugal(latest edition 2009)
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'Portugal is an exotic locale filled with unique treasures,
a rich culture and history. It's truly a land worth visiting and
experiencing first-hand' - F Johnson
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Did you
know?
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The Portuguese introduced words to the Japanese language
which are still current today including 'orrigato' from 'obrigado'
meaning 'thank you'. |
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The
Portuguese were advisers to the Emperor of China before Marco Polo
claimed to have arrived there. |
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The
Portuguese brought the chilli plant to India enabling the invention of
'curry'. |
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In
north England archaeologists have found jars made in Beja (Alentejo)
used to transport olive oil to the Roman soldiers. |
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Catarina
of Bragança brought the institution of 'afternoon tea' to England.
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Portugal
is half the size of Florida with two-thirds the population. Yet over
the centuries it has influenced our lives far more than many much
larger and more powerful countries. |
Come walking with us and
get to know the real Portugal.
Visit our new site www.madeirawalks.com for the
best walking holidays in Madeira.
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& Pedal in Portugal
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