Introducing Luso & the Buçaco Forest
This region is oh-so-pretty with its dense forest of century-old trees surrounded by countryside dappled with heather, wildflowers and leafy ferns. There’s even a palace here; a wedding-cake affair, which somehow works. Buçaco was chosen as a retreat by 16th-century monks and surrounds the lovely spa town of Luso.
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The tourist office (/fax 231 939 133; Av Emídio Navarro) has maps and leaflets about the forest and trails, as well as free Internet access. The Termas (thermal baths; 231 937 910; Av Emídio Navarro; admission free; May-Oct) offers a range of treatments.
Last updated: Nov 26, 2008
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RE: 15 Day Portugal Trip
by anamore 07 September 2010
For some of the day trips I suggest you hire a car because public transportation will take long time and because the ride and the stopping…
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