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Fully revised and updated and now with new Discovery Tours chapter.Portugal that is the southern way of doing things, with fizzing vinho verde, fine port wine and stunning scenery. Like a large garden, lush green and full of blossom, resplendent with color and wonderfully fragrant, the country is a feast for all the senses. With Marco Polo Portugal you will discover a land full of interesting variety and sometimes even exciting contradictions. In an area about one sixth the size of France, stunning beaches alternate with cliffs and mountains, pulsating cities with with remote villages and magnificent palaces with battlemented storybook castles. This practical, pocket-sized guide whisks you across the fertile plains and the lush wine-growing areas of the north, through the cork forests and orange groves of the Alentejo, to the sun-drenched Algarve and the legendary Cape Sao Vicente, so often buffeted by Atlantic storms. Lisbon is a great place to visit at any time of year. And everywhere you go you will meet friendly and open-hearted people: Portugal thrills, excites and leaves you gazing in awe. Get infected by the Mediterranean joie de vivre! The Insider Tips reveal, among other things, how to experience a different side of the Algarve and where you can get a free massage. The 'Best Of' pages point out some experiences unique to Portugal, recommend things to do for free, and have tips for rainy days and where you can relax and unwind. You will be kept abreast of what's trendy in Portugal, whether it be the new sport of skim-boarding or the numerous electric vehicles that have recently started flitting though the narrow alleyways. For the adventurous, Portugal's remote stretches of coast and mountainous regions are perfect places to head for: Excursions & Tours take you to hidden beaches and splendid palaces. But the perfect wave or a wipe-out can also be experienced here. Portugal keeps you on the move and in shape, whether in the mountains, on the coast, on the golf course or in the saddle; the Sport & Activities chapter will give you some good tips. Finally the Dos & Don'ts highlight a few things you need to be aware of when visiting the country. MARCO POLO Portugal provides comprehensive coverage of all parts of the country. To help you find your way around there is a detailed Road Atlas, a useful map of Lisbon in the cover, plus a separate pull-out map. Discover fabulous hotels, restaurants, night spots and other trendy places to go; there are also tips for those on a budget plus ideas for shopping, travelling with children and sports and activities. Further sections include: Festivals and Events, Travel Tips, Links, Blogs, Apps & more, Portuguese phrase book and index.

Marco Polo maps feature completely up-to-date, digitally generated mapping. The high quality cartography with distance indicators and scale converters aid route planning. The extensive coverage of the maps enables travellers to cross country boundaries with the same map. A fold-out overview map is ideal for route planning and 7 self-adhesive Marco Polo mark-it stickers can be used to pin-point a destination or route for future reference. Scenic routes and places of interest are highlighted - ideal for touring holidays. Contains 5 city plans: Coimbra, Lisboa, A Coruna, Braga and Porto. Comprehensive index. The map scale is 1: 300 000.

For advice you can trust, look no further than Marco Polo.The Sardinia Marco Polo Spiral Guide is a compact travel guide for people who have little time to prepare for a trip, don't want to miss anything, like to be inspired by great ideas for exciting days out and love all things ultra-practical and easy to use.Enjoy the refreshing evening breeze over an aperitivo, feast on delicious local delicacies, discover the beach paradise of the Spiaggia de La Cinta - with crystal-clear water and white sand speckled pink by flamingos or climb the peak of Monte Novo! Sardinia awaits!Inside the Sardinia Marco Polo Spiral Guide:Top 10 sights: From the top down to make it easy to prioritize!That Sardinia Feeling: provides tips to help you experience the essence of the country. Find out what makes Sardinia tick and experience its flair - just like the locals themselves.Don't miss: Each chapter highlights the absolute must-sees for each area and what to do at your leisure if time permits.Chapters: Cagliari & the South, Oristano & the West, Nuoro & the East, Sassari & the Northwest, The Northeast. Organized by area; each chapter explores the most important and interesting sights. Restaurant recommendations, the best shopping streets and the hottest places to go for a night out are listed at the end of each chapter. Perfectly planned itineraries for each area including the best places to eat and drink along the way, each with its own map, make exploring easy and stress-free! Simply decide whether you want to travel on foot, by bike, car or public transport for Perfect Days in Sardinia!Tours include: Cagliari to Villasimuius, Oristano & Sinis Peninsula, Alghero, Gennargentu Mountains, Isola Caprera.Coverage of Quartiere di Castello, Cagliari, Nuraghe Su Nuraxi, Villasimius, Sarrabus, Nora, Penisola del Sinis, Oristano, Nuraghe Losa, Golfo di Orosei, Tiscali Villaggio Nuragico, Nuoro, Capo Caccia & Grotta di Nettuno, Alghero, Sassari, Arcipelago de La Maddalena, Olbia, Isola Tavolara, Costa Smeralda and much more.Street Atlas & pull out map: The best of both worlds! Some people prefer an atlas while others prefer a separate map - Marco Polo Spiral Guides have both! The separate, fully indexed pull-out map is handily placed in a high-quality plastic wallet at the back of the guide, which can also be used as a storage pocket.Top 10 reasons to come back: For those undecided about a return visit...there is a list of Top 10 reasons to come back again!

Marco Polo Pocket Guide Milan: the Travel Guide with Insider TipsExplore Milan with this handy, pocket-sized, authoritative guide, packed with Insider Tips. Discover boutique hotels, authentic restaurants, the city's trendiest places, and get tips on shopping and what to do on a limited budget. There are plenty of ideas for travel with kids, and a summary of all the festivals and events that take place. Let Marco Polo show you all this wonderful Italian city has to offer…Milan is no simple city: on the one hand it is noisy until late at night, on the other there are delightful, peaceful corners right in the center. It is fast-paced and almost impossibly busy, but it is known for its big heart. Experience a colorful, eclectic city of creative minds, bankers and the arts - the city has one of the best opera houses in the world, unique museums and streets with the greatest density of designer boutiques. Enjoy an aperitif in one of the beautiful bars, climb up to the roof of the cathedral, and take a stroll through the center…This is Milan!Your Marco Polo Milan Pocket Guide includes:• Insider Tips – we show you the hidden gems and little known secrets that offer a real insight into the city. Take a look behind the scenes at La Scala and see the set designs and costumes for the opera, enjoy a relaxed lunch at Dolce & Gabbana and admire panoramic views of the city’s skyline. • Best of – find the best things to do for free, the best ‘only in’ Milan experiences, the best things to do if it rains and the best places to relax and spoil yourself.• Sightseeing – all the top sights are organized by area so you can easily plan your day. • Discovery Tours – specially tailored tours that will get you to the heart of Milan. Discover and experience all the delights that define Milan with these inspirational itineraries. • Milan in full-color – Marco Polo Pocket Guide Milan includes full-color photos throughout the guide bringing the city to life offering you a real taste of what you can see and enjoy on your trip.• Touring App – download any of the Discovery Tours to your smartphone, complete with the detailed route description and map exactly as featured in the guide, free of charge. The maps can be used offline too, so no roaming charges. The perfect navigational tool with distance indicators and landmarks highlighting the correct direction to travel in as well as GPS coordinates along the way. Enjoy stress-free sightseeing and never get lost again! • Street Atlas and pull-out map – we’ve included a detailed street atlas and a handy, pull-out map so you can pop the guide in your bag for a full-on sightseeing day or head out with just the map to enjoy your Discovery Tour.• Useful Italian phrases – the essential words and phrases are included to help you get by. Trust Marco Polo Pocket Guide Milan to show you around this fabulous city. The comprehensive coverage and unique insights will ensure you experience everything Milan has to offer and more. The special tips, personal insights and unusual experiences will help you make the most of your trip - just arrive and enjoy.

Marco Polo Atlases feature unique spiral binding with a wrap-around spine. The high quality cartography with distance indicators and scale converters aid route planning. A fold-out overview map is ideal for route planning and 7 self-adhesive Marco Polo mark-it stickers can be used to pin-point a destination or route for future reference. Scenic routes and places of interest are highlighted - ideal for touring holidays. They also contain a comprehensive index and inset street plans of major cities. The scale is 1:200 000.

The Marco Polo Europe Maxi Atlas is the most up-to-date road atlas on the market and features all the key travel routes from the North Cape to Sicily and Lisbon to Cyprus.The ultra-clear cartography provides an excellent overview for the driver. Ideal for travel planning and an invaluable companion for driving safely and confidently to all the popular European holiday destinations.- Includes Europe planning map with a scale of 1 : 4.5 million- Overview map of Europe with a scale of 1 : 10 million- Comprehensive index of place names- 28-language legend- Overview of all country flags- Scale: 1 : 750 000.

For advice you can trust, look no further than Marco Polo.The Australia Marco Polo Spiral Guide is a compact travel guide for people who have little time to prepare for a trip, don't want to miss anything, like to be inspired by great ideas for exciting days out and love all things ultra-practical and easy to use.Discover the best beaches, soak up the coffee culture, spend an evening under the stars or get up close with koalas, Kangaroos & co! Australia awaits!Inside the Australia Marco Polo Spiral Guide:Top 10 sights: From the top down to make it easy to prioritize!That Australia Feeling: provides tips to help you experience the essence of the country. Find out what makes Australia tick and experience its unique flair - just like the locals themselves.Don't miss: Each chapter highlights the absolute must-sees for each area and what to do at your leisure if time permits.Chapters: Sydney, New South Wales & Canberra, Victoria, Queensland, Northern Territory, South Australia, Western Australia, Tasmania. Organized by area; each chapter explores the most important and interesting sights. Restaurant recommendations, the best shopping streets and the hottest places to go for a night out are listed at the end of each chapter.Perfectly planned itineraries for each area including the best paces to eat and drink along the way, each with its own map, make exploring easy and stress-free! Simply decide whether you want to travel on foot, by bike, car or public transport for Perfect Days in Australia!Tours include: Shores of Mosman Bay, the Dandenong Ranges and the Southern Highlands. Coverage of Sydney Harbour, Sydney Opera House, Canberra, Blue Mountains, Melbourne, Phillip Island, The Great Ocean Road, Great Barrier Reef, Gold Coast, Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, Barossa Valley, Adelaide, Margaret River, Perth, Fremantle, Port Arthur, Cradle Mountain and much more.Street Atlas & pull out map: The best of both worlds! Some people prefer an atlas while others prefer a separate map - Marco Polo Spiral Guides have both! The separate, fully indexed pull-out map is handily placed in a high-quality plastic wallet at the back of the guide, which can also be used as a storage pocket.Top 10 reasons to come back: For those undecided about a return visit...there is a list of Top 10 reasons to come back again!

For advice you can trust, look no further than Marco Polo. London Marco Polo Spiral Guide is a compact travel guide for people who have little time to prepare for a trip, don't want to miss anything, like to be inspired by great ideas for exciting days out and love all things ultra-practical and easy to use. Visit the Queen at Buckingham Palace, ride the London Eye or go shopping at Portabello market. The city awaits! Inside the London Marco Polo Spiral Guide: Top 10 sights: From the top down to make it easy to prioritize! The London Feeling gives tips to help you experience the essence of the city - for example, having a picnic in one of the many parks or afternoon tea in an elegant hotel. Get under the skin of London to see what makes it tick. The Magazine section provides an interesting and entertaining account of life on the Thames. It talks about London's "green lungs", the extensive royal parks - great for walks and open-air events. It also talks about the city's traditional pubs as well as the famous London music scene and how you can experience this British metropolis for free. Don't miss: Each chapter highlights the absolute must-sees for each area and what to do at your leisure if time permits. In the five chapters organized by area, each chapter provides restaurant recommendations, the best shopping streets and the hottest places to go for a night out. Perfectly planned itineraries lead you through the capital revealing the most popular attractions for each area including the best places to eat and drink along the way, each with its own map. Simply decide whether you want to travel on foot, by bike, car or public transport for perfect days in London. Detailed 3D graphics reveal the interior of attractions such as St Paul's Cathedral and the Houses of Parliament. Excursions take you to Kew or Windsor - where you can see a bit more of what London's suburbs have to offer. Coverage of St James's, Mayfair, Piccadilly, Westminster, South Bank, Knightsbridge, Kensington, Chelsea, Covent Garden, Bloomsbury, Soho and much more!Street Atlas & pull out map: The best of both worlds! Some people prefer an atlas while others prefer a separate map - Marco Polo Spiral Guides have both. Top 10 reasons to come back: For those undecided about a return visit... there is a list of Top 10 reasons to come back again!

Marco Polo Pocket Guide Sardinia: the Travel Guide with Insider TipsExplore Sardinia with this handy, pocket-sized, authoritative guide, packed with Insider Tips. Discover boutique hotels, authentic restaurants, the island's trendiest places, and get tips on shopping and what to do on a limited budget. There are plenty of ideas for travel with kids, and a summary of all the festivals and events that take place. Let Marco Polo show you all this wonderful Italian island has to offer…Sardinia is a world in itself, a small continent in the center of the Mediterranean. For thousands of years this has been a meeting place for people whose cultures and life-styles have merged. Discover the island and its people, see places full of harmony and tranquillity and lively coasts which are a true beach paradise for families. Explore seemingly endless miles of coastline where you can sail, surf and dive, or take off on hiking trails and uncover the ancient mountain world of the interior. This is Sardinia!Your Marco Polo Sardinia Pocket Guide includes:• Insider Tips – we show you the hidden gems and little known secrets that offer a real insight into this beautiful island, from staying in an historic palace to taking a swim in paradise.• Best of – find the best things to do for free, the best ‘only in' Sardinia experiences, the best things to do if it rains and the best places to relax and spoil yourself.• Sightseeing – all of the top sights are organized by areas of the island so you can easily plan your trip. • Discovery Tours – specially tailored tours that will get you to the heart of Sardinia. Here are inspirational itineraries that will help you enjoy authentic Sardinia. • Sardinia in full-color – Marco Polo Pocket Guide Sardinia includes full-color photos throughout the guide bringing the island to life offering you a real taste of what you can see and enjoy on your trip.• Touring App – you can download any of the Discovery Tours to your smartphone, complete with the detailed route description and map exactly as featured in the guide, free of charge. The maps can be used offline too, so no roaming charges. The perfect navigational tool with distance indicators and landmarks highlighting the correct direction to travel in as well as GPS coordinates along the way. Enjoy stress-free sightseeing and never get lost again! • Road Atlas and pull-out map – we've included a detailed road atlas and a handy, pull-out map so you can pop the guide in your bag for a full-on sightseeing day or head out with just the map to enjoy your Discovery Tour.• Useful Italian phrases – the essential words and phrases are included to help you get by. Trust Marco Polo Pocket Guide Sardinia to show you around this fabulous Mediterranean island. The comprehensive coverage and unique insights will ensure you experience everything Sardinia has to offer and more. The special tips, personal insights and unusual experiences will help you make the most of your trip - just arrive and enjoy.

Marco Polo Pocket Guide Ibiza: the Travel Guide with Insider TipsExplore Ibiza and Formentera with this handy, pocket-sized, authoritative guide, packed with Insider Tips. Discover boutique hotels, authentic restaurants, the island's trendiest places, and get tips on shopping and what to do on a limited budget. There are plenty of ideas for travel with kids, and a summary of all the festivals and events that take place. Let Marco Polo show you all these Spanish islands have to offer…From the glorious white sandy beaches and turquoise waters of Formentera to the legendary club scene in Ibiza and far beyond, the Marco Polo travel guide takes you to the heart of these beautiful Mediterranean islands. Explore the cobbled streets of Ibiza Old Town and the quaint harbor and hippy market of Es Cana, discover vibrant villages, gourmet cuisine, rustic bars and beautiful churches… This is Ibiza and Formentera!Your Marco Polo Ibiza Pocket Guide includes:• Insider Tips – we show you the hidden gems and little-known secrets that offer a real insight into these wonderful islands. • Best of – find the best things to do for free, the best ‘only in’ Ibiza experiences, the best things to do if it rains and the best places to relax and spoil yourself.• Sightseeing – all the top sights are organized by area so you can easily plan your trip. • Discovery Tours – specially tailored tours that will get you to the heart of Ibiza and Formentera. You can experience all of Ibiza’s unique character with these personal tours.• Ibiza in full-color – Marco Polo Pocket Guide Ibiza includes full-color photos throughout the guide bringing the island to life offering you a real taste of what you can see and enjoy on your trip.• Touring App – you can download any of the Discovery Tours to your smartphone, complete with the detailed route description and map exactly as featured in the guide, free of charge. The maps can be used offline too, so no roaming charges. The perfect navigational tool with distance indicators and landmarks highlighting the correct direction to travel in as well as GPS coordinates along the way. Enjoy stress-free sightseeing and never get lost again! • Road Atlas and pull-out map – we’ve included a detailed road atlas and a handy, pull-out map so you can pop the guide in your bag for a full-on sightseeing day or head out with just the map to enjoy your Discovery Tour.• Useful Catalan phrases – the essential words and phrases are included to help you get by.Trust Marco Polo Pocket Guide Ibiza and Formentera to show you around these wonderful islands. The comprehensive coverage and unique insights will ensure you experience everything Ibiza has to offer and more. The special tips, personal insights and unusual experiences will help you make the most of your trip - just arrive and enjoy.