
With its mild climate, 3000 hours of sunshine per year and 850 kms of splendid beaches bathed by the Atlantic Ocean, Portugal is the perfect holiday destination all year round.
This is a country that has the oldest borders in Europe, with an exceptional range of different landscapes just a short distance away, lots of leisure activities and a unique cultural heritage, where tradition and modernity blend together in perfect harmony
Its superb cuisine, fine wines and hospitable people make this a tourist paradise of the highest quality.
Situated in the extreme south-west of Europe, just a few hours from any of the other European capitals, Portugal attracts visitors from all over the world.
With a rich culture, eccentric cities and an exquisite countryside, Portugal is among the best value destinations in Europe. The landscape is exceedingly diverse as one can see it changing as they travel from green mountains in the North to rocky cliffs and waterfalls in the Centre to the desert-like landscape in Alentejo and laidback beaches in Algarve.
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Portugal is home to the first demarcated wine region in the world: the upper Douro Valley where Port wine grapes are grown along the Douro river in terraces cascading down the steep slopes
Port is Portugal’s most famous wine. On the island of Pico, some of vineyards, surrounded by volcanic rock walls to collect more heat, are a UNESCO World Heritage site
Wine connoisseurs consider Portugal’s wines to be both under appreciated and great bargains. Portugal is the place to be if you desire the best of European landscapes and culture in one spot.
Portugal’s stunning Capital
Wonder at the Torre de Belém, soaring high above the seafront of the Lisbon quays
Explore the compact little Alfama District, hailed as the oldest part of the city
Northern Jewel of Portugal
Cruise on the Douro River by traditional Rabello Boat, pass through famous bridges and landmarks of Porto
Watch Sunset from Dom Luis I Bridge, designed by Gustav Eiffel, with magnificent spectacle over Ribeira District
Home to Europe's Best Beaches
Explore Moorish Castle, a Portuguese National Monument & best-preserved Moorish forts
Visit Ponta da Piedade with golden coloured miss-sharpened cliffs & jagged rock formations