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Lively Lisbon, Portugal

on February 21, 2020

Welcome to the coastal, capital city of Portugal; Lisbon. Lisbon is located towards the middle of the country and sits on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean. Pastel buildings, numerous museums, Fado music and fascinating history are just a few of the reasons people flock to visit this city. Some must see sites in the city include the Belem Tower, Jeronimos Monastery, Castelo de Sao Jorge and Praca do Comercio. There are also numerous beaches close to Lisbon including Estoril and Cascais, if you are looking for some sun and sand!

This week’s #g1photofriday was uploaded by user Cheryll Gumabay using the hashtag #gate1travel. This beautiful view was captured in Lisbon, Portugal. Be sure to tag your photos on social media with #gate1travel or #g1photofriday to be featured. Check out Gate 1 Travel’s Portugal trips here! 

Did you know: Lisbon is the westernmost capital city in Continental Europe?

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Coastal Beauty in Porto, Portugal

on October 11, 2019

Portugal’s second largest city, Porto, is a charming coastal city known for the port wine produced in the Douro Valley. The city is located along the Douro River in the north of the country and has been dubbed a UNESCO World Heritage Site, having one of Europe’s oldest city centers. Some of the must see sites in Porto include the Church of Sao Francisco, Port Wine Cellar, Luis I Brige and the Sao Bento railway.

This week’s #g1photofriday was uploaded by user @danasmitham using the hashtag #gate1travel. This seaside picture was taken in Porto, Lisbon. Be sure to tag your photos on social media with #gate1travel or #g1photofriday to be featured. Check out Gate 1 Travel’s Spain trips here! 

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The Window to Lisbon, Portugal

on July 13, 2018

The São Jorge Castle sits in the historic center of the beautiful Lisbon, Portugal. This Moorish castle overlooks the entire city from a hilltop and gives you the extraordinary view seen in the picture. This capital city has a history dating back centuries and includes many excellent places to visit including Belem Tower, a medieval defense tower, Jerónimos Monastery, a World Heritage Gothic Monastery and, of course, São Jorge Castle, where this week’s photo was taken from of the city below!

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This week’s #g1photofriday was uploaded by user @joanies_journeys using the hashtag #gate1travel. This picture perfect view was taken in Lisbon, Portugal from the São Jorge Castle. Be sure to tag your photos on social media with #gate1travel or #g1photofriday to be featured. Check out Gate 1 Travel’s Portugal trips here!

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The Underrated Beauty of Lisbon, Portugal

on March 2, 2018

Lisbon, Portugal has been overlooked in the past due to the popularity of its big neighbor; Spain. There is no better time than now to visit this beautiful country and all it has to offer. Wine, art, culture and seafood are all reasons that Portugal is a must visit for 2018! If that isn’t enough, Portugal also has beautiful weather and uses the Euro!

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This week’s #g1photofriday was submitted by user @mrs_manuel59 using the hashtag #gate1travel. This colorful view was taken in Lisbon, Portugal on the Iberian Peninsula. Be sure to tag your photos on social media with #gate1travel or #g1photofriday to be featured. Check out Gate 1 Travel’s Portugal trips here!