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Welcome to Portugal

Once a powerful seafaring kingdom that dominated the merchant routes to Africa, South America and the Orient, Portugal today is a friendly, low-key place with a laidback vibe and a fantastic coastline, much of it fringed by golden sands and endless dunes. Its rolling interior is perfect for exploring on foot, by kayak, by bike or even on horseback – though a large part of the country’s charm comes from languorous days on the beach, dining on fabulously fresh seafood and kicking back with a beer to watch the sunset over the Atlantic. The legacy of Portugal’s former wealth and power can be seen in its historic cities – yet the capital, Lisbon, superbly sited on the Tejo river estuary, is as popular today for its lively clubbing scene as for its grand Manueline monuments and medieval alleyways. Porto meanwhile, the country’s second city and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is the best place to sample some of the many varieties of Portugal’s other notable contribution to the world, port wine. Beaches and high mountains aside, the rest of Portugal is a diverse and verdant country of deep valleys and rolling hills dotted with stone-built villages. For generations, families have eked out a living from the steeply terraced vineyards of the mountainous north, and from the cork oak plantations roamed by wild boar that dominate the vast agricultural plains of the south.Portugal is mainly characterized by a warm temperate, mediterranean climate with a distinct wet season in winter.

 

This charming hotel is located in the popular seaside resort of Cascais, enjoying panoramic views over the town and the sea. The resort centre with numerous restaurants, bars and shops and the beach of Cascais are within a short stroll. Estoril with..
This charming hotel is located in the popular seaside resort of Cascais, enjoying panoramic views over the town and the sea. The resort centre with numerous restaurants, bars and shops and the beach of Cascais are within a short stroll. Estoril with the..
Offering fantastic panoramic views over the city and the Tagus River from its 9th floor restaurant, this modern design hotel is a great place to explore the Portuguese capital, Lisbon. Praca do Marques de Pombal Square, Avenida da Liberdade with its elegant..
Location The hotel is located one minute's walk from the Sanctuary of Fátima, on a quiet street. It is near to the Church of the Most Holy Trinity and the tourism office and just next door to the post office. The hotel is just five minutes' walk from..
Property Location A stay at Corinthia Hotel Lisbon places you in the heart of Lisbon, minutes from Lisbon Zoo and close to Castle of Sao Jorge. This 5-star hotel is within close proximity of Gulbenkian Museum and Center for Modern Art. Rooms Make yourself..
Location This hotel is located close to the popular shrine to Fátima, between the post office and the tourist office. Lisbon is around 115 km away and Nazaré Beach around 55 km from the hotel. Various shopping facilities and restaurants can be found within..
This attractive hotel enjoys a spectacular location in the centre of the village of Cascais on the Estoril coast. The beautiful Cascais beach is only around 300 m from the hotel; numerous shops and entertainment venues are to found in the immediate vicinity...
The Dom Carlos Park is a welcoming hotel with a classical atmosphere according to the traditional European hotels. Combining a high level of comfort and modernity, it offers a personalized service that pays particular attention to the smallest of details..
Hotel located in the Alentejo coast 20 minutes from the beaches, Melides, Carvalhal, Pego and Floodgate.This charming hotel located in the charming village of Grandola. Inclui 24 hour reception, all guests can enjoy a breakfast with local produce and..
Madrid - Salamanca - Portugal
Motorcoach Tour (Seat on a bus N°295) 8 days / 7 nights   ITINERARY: MADRID - AVILA - SALAMANCA - CIUDAD RODRIGO - COIMBRA - FATIMA - OBIDOS - LISBON - CACERES - MADRID   Click here to learn more about this escorted..
Portugal & Spain - Motorcoach Tour
ESCORTED TOUR - PORTUGAL AND SPAIN   Motorcoach Tour (seat on a bus N.315) 16 days / 15 nights   Itinerary: Lisbon - Ceceres - Seville - Ronda - Costa del Sol - Granada - Alicante - Valencia - Barcelona - Zaragoza - Madrid - Avila..
Portugal & Spain Escorted Tour
PORTUGAL - MADRID - NORTE DE ESPAÑA Motorcoach Tour (Seat on a bus) 16 days / 15 nights   Itinerary: LISBON - CACERES - MADRID - ZARAGOZA - SAN SEBASTIAN - BILBAO - SANTANDER - OVIEDO - GIJON - CUDILLERO - LUGO - LA CORUÑA..
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