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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.

 

Situated on the cliffs overlooking Porto Novo Beach, this family-friendly beach hotel is some 65 kms north of Lisbon and a short distance from Obidos, Ericeira, Torres Vedras and Mafra. The centre of Maciera is approximately 3 kms from the golf hotel,..
This is a youth hostel type accommodation and has private rooms and dorm style rooms however all rooms come with private facilities ie showers in the room, even the dormitories . It a sister hostel one of the best known hostels in Amsterdam . Facilities..
Situated in Lisbon, Hello Lisbon Baixa Ouro Collection Serviced Apartments features free WiFi and units equipped with a kitchenette. All units feature air conditioning and a cable flat-screen TV. A dishwasher and kettle are also available. A continental..
This stylish hotel is excellently located at the Praca do Marques de Pombal Square with views to the beautiful Park Eduardo VII. The famous Avenida da Liberdade with its elegant shopping facilities is just a few steps away, the nearby metro station offers..
A great property ideal for business and leisure travel. Location The hotel is ideally located for your stay in the corporate area of Alfragide, next to Ikea and the main access roads to the cities of Lisbon and Cascais. A short 10 minute drive will take..
Set in the heart of Lisboa, this elegant venue is just a 5-minute walk from the chic Liberty Avenue. There guests can find some of the trendiest shops and fashion houses in the city. The busy Marques de Pombal Square and its adjacent metro station are..
Property Location Located in Oeiras (Paco De Arcos), Holiday Inn Express Lisbon - Oeiras is close to Oeiras Parque and Gunpowder Museum. This hotel is within close proximity of National Stadium and Carcavelos Beach. Rooms Make yourself at home in one..
Located in Obidos and set amidst beautiful gardens, the hotel is a great place for a relaxing family vacation. It is a 10-minute drive from Praia del Rey Country Club. Its accommodation units feature air conditioning and a work desk. Some rooms have a..
LocationThis Lisbon hotel is only 100 m from public transport.
Property Location With a stay at Hotel Alvorada in Cascais (Estoril), you'll be minutes from Estoril Casino and Estoril Conference Centre. This hotel is within close proximity of Tamariz Beach and Estoril Golf Club. Rooms Make yourself at home in one..
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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