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Portugal's most beautiful seaside destinations
The long coastline of Portugal is extraordinarily diverse. Wind your way along it and you will find true Portugal, its history, its heart and its soul.
Cascais
Originally a little whitewashed fishing village, Cascais became a summer residence for wealthy noblemen in the late 19th century. It is now a busy, modern town, but along its shoreline, it still has palatial villas(富丽堂皇的别墅), many of which have been turned into hotels, and its pretty town square and old streets have kept their character.
Comporta
This little village has, until recently, been a secret of the experts. With hotels now starting to open, the locals make the most of it before the crowds come. Blue waters wash such picture-perfect white sands that it's hard to believe you're in Europe: walk the beach at sunset, or weave your way on horseback through the green rice fields before a meal of the freshest of fish on the seashore.
Zambujeira do Mar
Standing between the fierce Atlantic and the plains of the Alentejo, the little fishing village of Zambujeira do Mar has one of the region's most beautiful beaches, backed by high rock cliffs. For five days in August, one of Portugal's biggest youth music festivals. MEO Sudoeste, is held here. Dates for 2020 are August 4-8.
Lagos
White-washed Lagos manages to maintain its character and charm while offering a lively nightlife for locals and tourists. An important naval centre in the 15th century, Lagos was also capital of the Algarve from 1576-1756. Extensively damaged in the 1755 earthquake, the town now consists of mostly 18th and 19th-century buildings. Visit Santo Antonio Church for its blue and white tiles and gilded(镀金的)woodwork.
21. Which place is still a destination full of mysteries?
A. Lagos. B. Cascais. C. Zambujeira do Mar. D. Comporta.
22. What is special about Zambujeira do Mar?
A. It hosts a music festival. B. It is a remote village.
C. It faces the Pacific Ocean. D. It lies on high rock cliffs.
23. When were most of the constructions in Lagos built?
A. 14-15th centuries. B. 15-16th centuries.
C. 18-19th centuries. D. 16-17th centuries.
