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Planning region of Portugal
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Lies along the coast and at the mouth and estuary of the River Tagus (Tejo). Includes many fine beaches and the nation's cosmopolitan capital, Lisbon.
This inland region along the River Tagus has no coastline or border with Spain. It's known for its plains, rich farmland, and bull raising.
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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
a city known for its curative waters and its arts
one of Europe's oldest holiday resorts with as much sunshine as heritage
hilltop town surrounded by medieval castle walls
lovely, family-friendly beaches with a surf scene
it has the largest and most varied ensemble of Gothic churches in Portugal
a famous for a number of palaces spread over its green hills.
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