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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 superb city hotel enjoys a prime location in Lisbons tourist centre. The hotel provides the perfect destination for travellers who are looking to explore the captivating attractions and points of interest that this culturally-rich city has to offer...
Liberty Avenue is 1.2 km from TURIM Saldanha Hotel, while Amoreiras is 1.6 km from the property.
At 250 m from Commerce Square and just 350 m from Terreiro do Paço Metro Station, this 4-star Lisbon hotel is a short walk from the Tagus River. Chiado and Rossio are both at an 8-minute walk.
The Vila Bicuda sits in a privileged location in the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park, with picturesque surroundings and a peaceful atmosphere. If you are looking to venture out of this fantastic resort then the centre of Cascais is just a 10 minute drive..
LocationLocated 3 km from the sandy beaches of Cascais and Guincho; this resort is centrally located at the heart of Sintra-Cascais Natural Park. A selection of restaurants lies just a few minutes' drive away (approximately 1 to 2 km); as do bars and..
This hotel is located a 5-minute drive from the medieval Obidos village. Guests can head to the village and explore the narrow cobbled streets filled with white-washed houses and the castle, which overlooks the village and the surrounding panorama. This..
Separated from the lovely sandy beach only by a delightful garden area and the promenade, this hotel in the popular seaside resort of Cascais is an excellent choice for a holiday. The resort centre with its numerous shops, restaurants and bars and the..
Panoramic views over the Atlantic Ocean and the spectacular coastline of Ericeira and a charming historic building are the perfect combination for a relaxing holiday. Ericeira is especially known for its excellent surfing possibilities, with beaches such..
This pleasant hotel is located just along the coastline of the popular seaside resort of Estoril, overlooking the famous beach of Praia do Tamariz, Cascais Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. The beach is within a 2-minute walk as is Casino Estoril, the largest..
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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