Estremadura is a traditional province in western Portugal. Estrmadura does not have administrative status. Currently, the northen section is considered part of the central region. The southern section is now part of the Lisbon region.
It is in western Portugal[not to be confused with Extremadura[Spain].
Caldas da Rainha,Torres Vedras(both cities) Mafra,Sesimbra,Cascais,Palmela(towns)
portuguese[english;french @ some resorts & main cities.
Lisbon/Loures Portela airport (LIS)
Trains,rent a car,buses,ferry boats to/from Lisbon-Cacilhas(Almada).
Lisboa,Sintra,Cascais,Mafra,Almada,Setubal,
Obidos,Alcobaca,Peniche
visit monuments,museums,enjoy the beaches.
restaurants abund,as well snack bars/cafes
several niteclubs,bars
Generally safe,some parts of Lisbon(Cais do Sodre,Bairro Alto,train stations) especially @ nite;some dicotheques should be avoided;have mediocre security or none.Do not go to the parks @ nite;take a taxi if needed. Some hotels,pousadas,inns,pensoes are nice.
Tejo valley:Abrantes,Almourol,Tomar(recomemded;Tomar is a beautiful small,but monumental city),Santarem;Troia peninsula,across from Setubal.There is not much to see/do in Setubal city except taking the ferry to Tria(be careful in some Lisbon suburbs & Setubal city).
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