[BlueDanube] *PORTUGAL*_* 12

 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portugal

 

Region: Southwestern Europe

Area total: 92,090 km2

Coast line:  Atlantic Ocean

Capital: Lisbon

 

 

Barcelos rooster - the symbol of Portugal

 

 

The famous sledges of Madeira

Since the 1850s, the Monte toboggan ride down towards Funchal city centre has been one of Madeira's favourite tourist attractions.

 

 

The famous sledges of Madeira

 

 

Tasting wine

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Back streets

 

 

The Cerca Moura

 

 

Lisbon nights and Fado

Fado only appeared after 1830 in Lisbon. It was introduced in the port districts like Alfama, Mouraria and Bairro Alto.

There are many theories about the origin of Fado.

Some trace its origins or influences to "cantigas de amigo" (friends songs) from the Middle Ages, or Moorish songs, or also to African-Brazilian rhythms.

 

*Fado Meu - Amália Rodrigues*

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Aa01u8RtgM&feature=related

 

 

Flea market in Porto

 

 

Cork

One of the premier products of Portugal which contributes greatly to its economic growth is the cork which is obtained from the bark of the cork of the oak tree

and it is harvested for a period of about 10 to 12 years.Cork is a vegetable tissue and beacuse of its versatility it has variety of uses from being used in

fishing boats, roads, as floor tiles and as cork stoppers in wine bottles etc..

 

 

 

 

 

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