Last year, Lisbon took the first 3 places in the top 10 list, and this year, they won again, but only the first two are the same as last year. In total, 5 Lisbon hostels are in the top 10 list, one more than last year. Half of the top 10 list, is filled with hostels in Lisbon.

Top 10 hostels:

1. Travelers House, Lisbon, Portugal
2. Rossio Hostel, Lisbon, Portugal
3. Lisbon Lounge Hostel, Lisbon, Portugal
4. Academy Hostel, Florence, Italy
5. Carpe Noctem, Budapest, Hungary
6. The Riverhouse Backpackers, Cardiff, Wales
7. Lisbon Lounge Hostel, Lisbon, Portugal
8. Greg-Tom Hostel, Krakow, Poland
9. The Naughty Squirrel Backpackers Hostel, Riga, Latvia
10. Lisboa Central Hostel, Lisbon, Portugal

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Ski is the major activity in winter. Skiing in the ski resort of Serra da Estrela is a good option. Ride your bike in the mountains or hiking the many footpaths and enjoy the wonderful views, are other great options you can do.

You can also go by car to the Natural Park and enjoy the views, the paths and visit the many locations spread around the region. Seia, Guarda and Gouveia are some of the options that you can not miss. In all these places, you can enjoy the mountain environment and sample the tasty cuisine of the region in its traditional restaurants.

In Manteigas may even enjoy the thermal waters and also taste the delicious mountain cheese. Covilhã, its a beautiful historic town, that you can not miss.

Check the best Serra da Estrela hotel rates.

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Parque dos Moinhos (Moinhos Park)

Five acres of lawns, with a lake, a waterfall and mills. It’s a playground without much confusion. The only drawback is that to get to the park, which sits on a hillside, you must climb a reasonable staircase. But this detail can be an advantage. They will spend extra energy just to reach the park. Now imagine how they will return?

Location: Rua Tristão Vaz

Jardim da Estrela ( Estrela Garden)

This park is in the center of Lisbon. To visit this park does not need to book a Saturday afternoon. Stay thirty minutes here for the delight of kids. The Jardim da Estrela is an icon of the city and has everything that children seek. Slides and real animals.

Location: Praça da Estrela

Parque da Serafina (Serafina Park)

Here exist real Indians tents, or at least, seem even reals. It´s not necessary more arguments to convince a child. But there’s more. Parque da Serafina has an fantastic view over Lisbon (this part has more interest to parents),green areas to run and swings for all sizes.

Location: Estrada do Barcal, Parque Ecológico de Monsanto

Parque dos Poetas (Poets Park)

This park has everything you need for a fantastic afternoon. Besides being able to take the children to ride a bicycle (you can rent one), it has a cafeteria in the park, so no need to leave for lunch or drink something.

Location: Quinta do Marquês, Oeiras

Parque da Pedra (Stone Park)

Scale walls, wooden bridges and suspended obstacles circuit. This park is suitable for lovers of sports. But relax. In addition to activities appropriate for older children, there is a playground for younger guests. The big advantage is that you can bring kids of different ages and nobody gets upset because there are games to suit all tastes. This is one of three parks in Monsanto that makes us feel that we are in the field without the city hustle and bustle.

Location: Pedreira da Serafina, Monsanto

Parque Marechal Carmona (Marechal Carmona Park)

The Marechal Carmona Park has three playgrounds, with all sorts of slides, swings, ropes and rings. For fans of animals, there is even a mini-zoo with ducks, tortoises, chickens, rabbits and peacocks. Advice for parents: the children’s playground is located near the Casa Paula Rego.

Location: Avenida Rei Umberto II de Itália, Cascais

Parque do Alvito (Alvito Park)

Alvito Park has slides, swings for all ages, all kinds of equipment that is in a conventional park and even a big wooden boat, to the size of children, where they can play.

Location: Estrada do Alvito, Monsanto

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During the summer the prevailing wind on the coast comes from the North quadrant, varying a little between the North and Northwest. When blowing strong, raises very sea of Northwest, often scrambling waves and making them accessible only to high-level surfers.

During winter, however, the swell caused by depression, usually centered west of Cabo de São Vicente (Cape St. Vincent), raises very regular waves from the West, most of the time coming from the Southwest. In these conditions, the surf is committed to high quality, consistent and long waves, which persist for several days with the same quality.

The best surfing conditions, however, occur when the wind is in east quadrant. In these cases, the waves are perfect, often developing very high quality tubes and duration.

Ericeira Beaches

São Lourenço – It is about 5 km north of Ericeira. It offers good conditions for surfing and body boarding. Is composed with funds of rock, which develops right peaks on the north side. The sea is often cluttered and therefore offers better conditions during the winter, especially in conditions associated with the swell. It works particularly well with small sea, up to 1 meter.

Pedra Branca – It is a spot just for very experienced surfers, composed with funds of rock (point-break), which develops waves and shallow tube on a reef that is a little depth. Only works with off-shore wind. Not have any support infrastructure.

Coxos – This spot is one of the best (if not the best) place to go surfing with great sea in the Ericeira´s region, which consists of a large beautiful bay in the middle of which is the point of entry and exit. It is a spot that only serves to very experienced surfers, with funds of rock, filled with sea urchins. This beach develop perfect waves, with small sea arise in the middle of the bay, and with biggest sea come a little further north. The locals are very zealous about this spot. Not have any support infrastructure.

Ribeira d’Ilhas – It is a beautiful and cozy beach in the area of Ericeira, where the funds of rock (point-break) develops right waves, whether in the north part , or in the central part. It is a complete beach: is good for surf initiation and for those who already have enough experience. When the sea is favorable, can develop waves about 200 meters long, very consistent. It has bars and a surf-camp with bungalows.

Norte Beach – This is a beach with sandy bottom (beach-break), which develops multiple peaks that change position. The best conditions are with east wind. Since it is located in the village itself, has all the infrastructures.

Foz do Lizandro – It is a beach with a sandy bottom, which develops multiple peaks. This is a very accessible spot at any level of surfing. When the sea becomes large, no longer a good place to surf. It has a good parking and beach bars.

Where to Stay

Look for Ericeira hotels or for hostels in Ericeira.

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This European leg can devote the Australian Mick Fanning as the winner of the Surf World Tour or increase the title race. For the importance of the event it´s expected a large influx of visitors to the region, so if you want to see in action the best surfers in the world search for hotels and hostels to stay in. Do not be late:

Peniche Hotels

Peniche Hostels

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Each year thousands of pilgrims visit this place every May 13, commemorating the day of the first apparition, and on October 13, the day of the final apparition, thousands of pilgrims will crowd into the great square in front of the basilica.

Pope John Paul II made three visits to Fatima, integrated into visits to Portugal. The first was on 13 May 1982 and was designed mainly to thank Our Lady of the protection which it has received in the attack that he was victim in the previous year to 13 May in the Plaza of San Pedro.

Pope Benedict XVI will visit Portugal for the first time in May 2010 and will preside the religious ceremonies on 13 May.

Though Fatima is one of the more popular destinations of Portugal, the supply of hotel rooms is very low, especially on dates and Christian holidays. Below, you can search for hotel rooms in Fatima and surrounding area, at the best price available for the date you want:

Fátima / Ourém / Alvados / Batalha / Alcanena / Leiria / Tomar / Curvaceiras Grandes / Aljubarrota / Golegã / Marinha Grande / Alcobaça / Ferreira do Zêzere

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This year, Portugal received his first Restaurant Week in Lisbon (May 21 – June 04). Now, Lisbon is once again giving everyone the opportunity to try some of the best menus in the city at special prices. This second edition takes place from the 8th to the 18th of this month and are over 40 restaurants (in first edition participated 25 restaurants) taking part in the event.

Almost all more expensive Lisbon restaurants are in the list and they´ll present their best dishes or some creative innovations which will include an appetizer, entrée, and dessert for only €20 (€19+€1 for charity).

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Travellers House

The Travellers House is ideally located in the most historical and central area of Lisbon, (Baixa), within a walking distance to all major attractions, and interesting spots of Lisbon, with a super transport network at your door.

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Rossio Hostel

Centrally located (Baixa/downtown) with the city’s major transportation systems right at our doorstep, Lisbon is accessible and easy for you to explore. Our multilingual staff’s familiarity with the city and Portugal will help you find activities suited to your tastes and interests, as well as recommend hidden treasures off the beaten path.

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Lisbon Lounge Hostel

LLH is now located in the most historical area of Lisbon. You will find pedestrian streets full of monuments, restaurants, cafes, esplanades, shops, supermarkets, tourism info spot and so much more…
It´s also close to the main transport system (bus, tram and subway), the best night life area -- Bairro Alto -- and the train station which takes you to the nearest beaches -- Estoril and Cascais!

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Belém

Only the view is worth it. The riverside of Belém has excellent conditions for jogging. Beyond the view of Tejo river, you can choose between various types of terrain. How is a quiet area, especially in the morning, will not have to overcome many obstacles.

Nations Park (Parque das Nações)

Here, the track is very good and you can choose to run more close the river or not and not need to run in circles. Tip: Go early in the morning to avoid having to face the confusion of people walking and cycling.

Paredão do Estoril

The view of the sea, the width of the ride and the fact that you not need always run in the same place are the strengths of this site. The most negative aspect of this place is the strong wind that is felt in the cold mornings.

University Stadium (Estádio Universitário)

Lisbon is well served by stadiums open to the public where you can train. The University Stadium is maybe the best of all. Has marked the race tracks, and like the ski resorts, will be able to choose between harder or easier tracks.

National Stadium (Estádio Nacional)

The National Stadium is another good option. The floor is varied and is not bumpy. Additionally, you can use the balneary to take a quick shower after exercising.

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