Fodor's Portugal

A fully updated guide, which covers all the latest local trends and most popular spots. Visit Lisbon - one of Europe's smallest and most likable capital cities. In the oldest parts of town, pastel-color houses line tiny, stepped alleys, while in the grand 18th-century center, wide boulevards are bordered by black-and-white mosaic cobblestone sidewalks everywhere you'll see the striking blue-and-white azulejos (painted and glazed ceramic tiles) for which Portugal is famous This guide provides current information on dining and lodging, and caters for all budgets. Smart travel tips are included in an A to Z chapter, along with useful Web addresses, a fold-out map, itineraries and Post-it flags.