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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.

 

Pestana Sintra Golf Hotel is a modern, stylish resort situated amongst beautiful natural landscapes on the outskirts of Sintra. With excellent leisure facilities and an impressive choice of luxury accommodation, it is the ideal relaxing retreat in Lisbon..
With easy access to Lisbon, this hotel is in a prime location, very close to the historic centre of Sintra, with restaurants and shops in the vicinity. The hotel is also a short drive to the cosmopolitan resorts of Estoril and Cascais. It has a restaurant,..
Located 1.5 km from both the city center of Lisbon and Barrio Alto, 4.5 km from National Azulejo Museum, 7.5 km from Belem and 9 km from Lisbon Oceanarium. Facilities and services include restaurant, bar, terrace, wireless Internet access, parking (extra..
This classic city hotel enjoys a privileged location in Lisbon's city centre next to the beautiful Eduardo VII Park. The shops and monuments of Avenida da Liberdade are right at the hotel's doorstep, and Marques de Pombal metro station provides easy access..
The hotel was remodelled in 2013 and offers 53 rooms, including 2 suites. The hotel enjoys an idyllic location in the historical centre of Lisbon. This boutique hotel has the principal train and bus stations at about 2 to 7 minutes on foot and the Airport..
The Pousada de Cascais ¿ Cidadela Historic Hotel has a great seafront location close to the enchanting and historic town of Cascais, home to a beautiful Citadel that dates back to the 16th century. Between May and September, the hotel has a free..
The Pousada de Cascais ¿ Cidadela Historic Hotel has a great seafront location close to the enchanting and historic town of Cascais, home to a beautiful Citadel that dates back to the 16th century. Between May and September, the hotel has a free..
Property Location With a stay at Pousada de Queluz / Lisboa - Dona Maria I in Sintra (Queluz), you'll be minutes from Queluz National Palace and close to Gunpowder Museum. This 4-star castle is within close proximity of Hospital Santa Cruz and Dolce..
The Pousada de Queluz Palace Hotel is situated within a clock tower next to the National Palace of Queluz, known as the Portuguese ¿Versiles¿, and the permanent residence of the royal family from 1794. The building provides guests with a high..
Location This small traditional hostel is situated in the north of Portugal, at the heart of the Amarante, a Medieval town with winding, narrow streets and surrounded by 14th century walls. Facilities The establishment comprises a total of 31 accommodation..
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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