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As spring break nears, you might already have plans to travel to Punta Cana, London, Key West, Paris, or a similar destination city. One more to add to your travel checklist is Sintra, Portugal. This beautiful town rests on the hills of Serra de Sintra, just outside the capital, Lisbon. The two castles within the city are the main draws, and it’s easy to see why. Pena Palace and Gardens The National Pena Palace and Gardens are absolutely stunning. The palace is adorned in primary colors, with intricately carved yellow, red, and This Beautiful City Is Straight Out of a Fairy Tale ADD SINTRA, PORTUGAL, TO YOUR TRAVEL PLANS!
I came across this recipe over the holidays, and with fresh asparagus in season, this dip would make a great Easter appetizer with crackers or pita chips. You can assemble this dip hours ahead, store in the refrigerator, then pop it in the oven 30 minutes before serving. From TasteOfHome.com Baked Asparagus Dip
INGREDIENTS
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1 lb diced, cooked fresh asparagus 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 cup mayonnaise (I use low-fat mayo)
blue buildings. It will cost you 10 euros to explore the grounds and a couple of extra euros to go inside, but it is worth it! The
DIRECTIONS
1. Preheat oven to 375 F. 2. In a 2-cup ovenproof bowl, combine all ingredients and mix well. Bake until heated through, about 20 minutes.
carvings include many styles, including Neo-Islamic and Neo- Renaissance. Everything is opulent, and you will have a great time as you take in
the extravagance. Some rooms are painted as an optical illusion, with doors and hallways looking three-dimensional when they are just flat.
Once you head back outside, the rest of the grounds are just as lovely. The enormous gardens have many trails, marked and unmarked. You can get lost in the beautiful oasis, and we encourage you to put aside at least half a day to explore the gardens. Quinta da Regaleira Quinta da Regaleira is the city’s second significant castle boasting beautiful gardens, but its main draw is the initiation well. This 80-foot- deep well is a wonder as it sinks into the earth with mossy walls. We suggest you go early, as this is another big attraction for those visiting the city, and officials try to keep people moving as they arrive, mainly as it is one-way traffic on the steps themselves. Once on the grounds, you can explore many grottos by following their main paths. The castle itself is not as opulent as Pena Palace, but it is still a lovely location to visit. Sintra is perfect for any vacation, and though these are the main draws for the city, by no means are they the only ones. We encourage you to check out this city and see if it fits your travel plans.
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