Solar de Lalem, Sao Miguel

Advantages: Silence, and Tranquility
Disadvantages: No night life

...and everybody eats almonds) Rated 5+ Accomodation is the weak point of Portalegre it only has one hotel (3 Stars): Hotel D. João III Av. da Liberdade 7300 - 065 Portalegre Tel.: 351 245 330 192 Fax.: 351 245 330 444 Rooms with private wc: 49 Doubles, 5 triples and 2 Suites Prices will be added PenSão São Pedro Residencial Rua da Mouraria, 14 7300-142 Portalegre Tel - 351 245 331 212 PenSão Nova Residencial Rua 31 de Janeiro, 30 7300-211 Portalegre Tel - 351 245 351 212 Pensão Quinta da Saúde 7300 Portalegre Tel - 351 245 202 324 Fax - 351 245 207 234 PenSão Alto Alentejo Rua 19 de Junho 7300 155 Portalegre Tel - 351 245 202 290 Fax. 245 330 671 Pensão it's the same as small Inn, for prices (that should be cheap) contact directly to them. You can also find accomodation in Rural Tourism Houses (very nice family rebuilded houses): Solar... Read review

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Advantages: Perfect if you like to walk.
Disadvantages: If you're looking for night life, it will be difficult to find...

...Whether you're a natural walker or a relaxed rambler, Pico is perfect for walking. The island, part of the Azores (which belong to Portugal), has 148 volcanic craters, from gentle slopes to arduous scrambles. The dad is Mount Pico itself; at 2,351 metres, it's Portugal's highest mountain, and it will take you around six hours to climb its steep, crumbly lava slopes. At the top you're rewarded with views of all the islands. It would be impossible to tire of this extraordinary landscape, but one of the biggest attractions on Pico is located underground at Gruta das Torres, a deep 5km-long lava tube, created more than 1,000 years ago. It takes a brave soul - and sturdy boots - to venture into its darkness. A flight to Sao Miguel can be arranged for just under £200 and there're ferry links to Pico from Sao Miguel.... Read review

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Advantages: Rio
Disadvantages: Violence

...Rio de Janeiro "River of January" is the second major city of Brazil, behind only São Paulo. Its 8 million inhabitants occupy an area of 485 square miles. There are three main city districts: Centre, South, and North. The city centre is the financial and business district of Rio. After the transfer of the capital to Brasília, in 1960, the process of economic transfer to São Paulo was increased. The summer months officially begin around November and end in March. Rio has a Tropical climate.The temperature can occasionally reach 40°C in inland areas of the city, The official song of Rio de Janeiro is "Cidade Maravilhosa", which means "marvelous city". The song is considered the "civic anthem" of Rio, and is the favourite song during Rio's Carnival in February.... Read review

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