Would like to go to Portugal, not sure of areas and what they have to offer. We like the sea view resort type. Can you tell me where to start, heard Lisbon is nice.

start here:<BR>http://www.discoverportugal2day.com

Can highly recommend Lisbon as a base - a great combination of old and new, a rich cultural (and culinary) experience, and a perfect access point to the countryside or the sea. Besides spending time in the city, suggest you rent a car and head both north and south - north toward and beyond the village of Cascais, always along the coast which is fantastic (cliffs, rolling Atlantic, some beach); and then, south toward Setubal, Sesimbra and other little fishing villages below, and more flat expansive beaches. Lisbon area doesn't have the touristic connotations of the south or "Algarve" (though am sure there are some nice spots down there).

When--how long--how much--car or train?

Hi. I start by reccomending you a quick look at my URL, so that you can find some basic answers to basic questions. Now, for destinations here. Yes Lisbon is nice and worths a couple of days. As for a holiday destination near the sea, with great food and reasonable prices, I suggest Lagos in the Algarve.<BR>Cheers

Pam - an addendum to my email. If you've got extra time, then drive by car from Lisbon up the coast to Porto, and back via an inland route. This way you'll get both the sea and the rural Portugese culture, topography, cuisine, etc...