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Portuguese province
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Estremadura is a region in Portugal, north of Greater Lisbon, along the Atlantic coast.
Lisbon, Portugal's capital, and its suburbs
North of Greater Lisbon, along the Atlantic coast
South of the River Tagus, across from Greater Lisbon
By train
In general, long-distance trains calling in the Lisbon Region will stop in Lisbon only. There are trains from the north and south of Portugal, as well as international trains from Spain calling there.
By bus
Rede Expressos provides intercity bus service throughout the country, providing routes to Estremadura from most major cities. Lisbon is the country's main hub.
There is an efficient, if a bit complicated, transportation system within the Lisbon Region.
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the country's capital enchants travellers with its bleached limestone buildings, intimate alleyways, and an easy going charm, includes a
noted for its monastery, a
facing Lisbon over the river Tagus, with an imposing hilltop statue of Cristo Rei
one of Europe's oldest holiday resorts with as much sunshine as heritage
a picturesque beach popular with sunbathers, swimmers, and surfers
hilltop town surrounded by medieval castle walls
lovely, family-friendly beaches with a surf scene
the Tróia peninsula has vast white/golden sand beaches and several luxury hotels and resorts
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