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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.

 

LocationThe hotel is located in Queluz; which is both a town and a parish within the municipality of Sintra. It has more than 70;000 inhabitants and is located 14 km from Sintra and 12 km from Lisbon. Some interesting places for guests to visit nearby..
Superbly situated overlooking the Praia Azul, this apartment hotel is located in the tourist centre of Silveria only a few meters from the town centre. Shops, cafes, boutiques, bars, restaurants as well as nightlife venues are to be found here and links..
Property Location With a stay at Hotel Praia Azul in Torres Vedras, you'll be on the beach and close to Santa Cruz Beach. This beach aparthotel is within the region of Praia da Ribeira d'Ilhas and Norte Beach. Rooms Make yourself at home in one of the..
General Description: Welcome to the Praia Dourada in Porto Santo Island. The hotel is located 200 m from the sandy beach. The closest city to the hotel is Vila Baleira (20 m). To make your stay more comfortable a reception is available. The hotel features..
Property Location Located in Sintra (Colares), Quinta Da Vigia is close to Macas Beach and Cape Roca. This beach aparthotel is within the vicinity of National Palace and Moorish Castle. Rooms Make yourself at home in one of the 11 guestrooms, featuring..
Quinta de Sao Sebastiao Pocinhos ; 2-room apartment 60 m2; on the ground floor. Practical furnishings: living/dining room with 1 double sofabed; open-hearth fireplace and cable TV.
The house of the Quinta de Vale Mourelos is located in the south bank of the river Tejo, next to the main road from Lisbon, in the area of Caparica - this designation, according to the legend, comes from the finding of a cloak ("Capa") full..
Facilities A lobby and a reception are available to guests. The upper floors can be reached by lift. Services and facilities at the hotel include currency exchange facilities, a restaurant, a café, a bar, a TV room, a playroom and a conference room. Rooms..
This residencial enjoys a central location, close to the main city attractions, restaurants and bars. mp 01.09
Recently renovated, the lovely Hostal Joao XXI is conveniently located in the heart of Lisbon, at easy walking distance of the trendy Liberdade Avenue, the historical Marquês de Pombal, the famous 'Baixa' quarter and the many restaurants and bars..
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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