About Europe Travel: Belmonte, Portugal | The Pyrenees

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Europe Travel Europe Travel Plan Your Trip Maps | Pictures Best of Europe From James Martin, your Guide to Europe Travel Belmonte is probably the most interesting small town I've visited in Europe. It's got a 13th century castle, some very unique museums to tell the story of the age of discovery and the inquisition's treatment of Portuguese Jews. And...you can stay in a historic convent on the edge of a mountain with incredible views {especially at night). And, this week the Tour de France is in the Pyrenees, where the race is often won and the scenery is awesome. The Pyrenees A recent stage of the Tour de France heads south from the town of Revel into the Pyrenees. It passes through some interesting places on the way to the mountains... Read more Discover Belmonte, Portugal Once part of the Alta Coa defensive line, Belmonte is today linked to its Jewish Quarter. For a small town there's lots to explore here. Take a look at our virtual tour and guide to Belmonte, Portugal. Dijon Pictures Dijon is an interesting stop in Burgundy, especially if you're taking a rail trip around the French wine region. Cologne, Germany: A Virtual Tour Cologne has a fine Roman Museum, enormous ham hocks, distinctive beer, and an interesting old town--all in a compact area close to the train station. Europe Travel Ads Travel Portugal 2010 Wetter Portugal I Portugal Budget Travel Europe Featured Articles Europe by Rail - Planning Guide Packing and Your Underwear (Really!) Rome Pictures Bruges, Belgium Guide Campania (Italy) Map and Guide Santorini Island Map and Guide   More from About.com Plan a Unique Vegas Wedding The minister, music and champagne are just the beginning -- why not get married aboard a helicopter or have a pirate swing in to deliver your rings? Arrrr! More> Join About.com's User Panel! Share your opinions and help us make About.com more relevant, informative and enjoyable to use. More> This newsletter is written by: James Martin Europe Travel Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Europe Travel newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Must Reads European Vacation Planning Map Europe Travel 101 - Before you Go European Distances Off Season Travel Tips European Photo Gallery Advertisement