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Portugal has just been nominated one of the Top Ten Travel Destinations for 2010, by the famous Travel Magazine. The long awaited Lonely Planet's Best in Travel 2010 showcases a year's worth of inspiration to take travelers out of the ordinary and into some unforgettable experiences.
Pope Benedict XVI will visit Portugal next May, with stops in Lisbon, Porto and Fatima, as announced by church officials, last Monday.
During his visit, which will take place between May 11 and 14, the pope will meet Portuguese President Anibal Cavaco Silva and socialist Prime Minister José Socrates.
On the evening of the first day of his visit he will celebrate an open-air mass in the capital Lisboa, at Comercio Square, said Portugal's episcopal conference. The highlight of the trip is expected to be his visit to Fatima, 130 kilometres (80 miles) north of the capital.
Lisbon is an overlooked European capital. Tourists tend to flock to Paris, Rome, London, but that little country on the edge of Europe? Portugal is not always on major tourist routes, but there is plenty to see there.
If you're looking for a trip to Europe, but you're hoping to stick to a tight travel budget, you might want to give Lisbon a look. Portugal has always cost less than other destinations in Europe.
Residents and visitors to the Portuguese capital will enjoy spring-like temperatures for much of the winter and five hours of sunshine every day. Here, on the western edge of Europe, time appears to pass more slowly. Lisbon has a rich history, a quaint old town on a hillside and historical street cars and elevators. Surfers and golfers will enjoy the city's immediate surroundings.
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