Relatively few tourists go to Portugal in the winter. No sunny beaches, blue skies, or suntans. Expect rain every day and cold winds. But the historic towns and beautiful architecture remain in place and the lives of everyday citizens go on as usual. We visited in February, visiting Lisbon, Porto, Coimbra, and Sintra. Here’s a sample of my images:
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| Rain in Coimbra |
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| Boy meets girl in Coimbra |
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| Waiting for patrons in Coimbra |
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| Blue tiles in a Porto church |
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| The sun comes out in Lisbon |
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| A funicular ride is the easiest way to the best Fado district in Lisbon |
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| The hilltops were spared significant damage in the earthquake/tsunami of 1775 |