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If your trip to Queluz is all sorted out but your itinerary is looking a little empty, we can give you a helping hand.You can't come all this way and not check out Queluz National Palace — particularly when it's within walking distance of your hotel!Make the short drive out of the center of the neighborhood and spend an afternoon discovering Gunpowder Museum and TagusPark. Once you've ticked them off your to-do list, venture in the direction of Museu Etnografico de Tercena.

There's nothing nicer than opening the car window and feeling the salty sea air in your hair while you're cruising along the coast. Pack a picnic hamper and spend an afternoon relaxing at one of the lovely beaches near Queluz. Picturesque options include:

• Carcavelos Beach (6 miles away).
• Dragao Beach (8 miles away).
• Tamariz Beach (8 miles away).

After spending lots of time mingling with like-minded individuals, it's always nice to be able to rest your head someplace nearby. If you're traveling to Queluz for work, here are some of the top convention centers that are close to hotels, cafés and restaurants:

• Belem Cultural Center (5 miles away).
• Lisboa Congress Centre (6 miles away).
• Estoril Congress Center (8 miles away).