As a result, most pirates avoided attacking British Navy ships and instead focused on the naval fleets of Spain, Portugal ... an extremely detailed map of the southwest coast.

It is named for Alberto Cantino, who was working in Portugal ... map including Vasco da Gama’s first voyage in search of a sea route to India (1497-99) and the “discovery” of the Brazilian ...

Flight and ferry times vary by season and if you do take the ferry, know that it could take hours to get somewhere that looks close by on a map ... It's home to Portugal's tallest mountain ...

Nearby attractions include the scenic town of Sintra with its fairytale palaces and lush forests, as well as the picturesque coastal town of Estoril ... part of the Portugal coast is breathtaking ...