São Miguel: A Gentle Guide to the Azores' Green Island
Crater lakes, hydrangea lanes and steaming hot springs in the middle of the Atlantic — and most of São Miguel's best views are only a few steps from the car.
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Sintra: A Gentle Guide to Portugal's Hill of Palaces
Most people rush Sintra in a day. Stay two nights instead, let the Atlantic mist do its work, and you will see why kings came here to escape the heat.
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Madeira: A Gentle Guide to Portugal's Garden in the Atlantic
Mountain viewpoints you can reach by car, flat walks beside old water channels, cable cars and boats: how to enjoy Madeira's scenery without the climbing.
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Ponta da Piedade: A Gentle Guide to the Algarve's Golden Cliffs
Golden limestone stacks, turquoise coves and sea caves just south of Lagos — with flat boardwalks, a little tourist train and boat trips that do the walking for you.
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The Douro Valley: A Gentle Guide to Portugal's Wine River
Terraced vineyards, slow river boats and one of Europe's most beautiful railways — how to enjoy Portugal's Douro Valley calmly, comfortably and at your own pace.
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