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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.

 

The decor aligns a desire of neatness and simplicity, coming through with a solution where comfort is its fully achieved goal. Unique among other Lisbon hotels, our boutique-chic hotel also has an inviting open deck which is perfect for Lisbon mild climate..
Property Location With a stay at Fortaleza Do Guincho in Cascais (Praia do Guincho), you'll be minutes from Guincho Beach and close to Oitavos Fort. This 5-star hotel is within the vicinity of Cascais Municipal Market and Adrenunes Dolmen. Rooms Make..
Our Four Seasons Hotel Ritz Lisbon is a 5 star property located within the city, provides easy access to historic sites and unique architecture. The hotel features 282 accommodations, most are equipped with private terraces overlooking various views over..
Long considered Lisbon's premier hotel and located right in the heart of the city, Four Seasons Hotel Ritz Lisbon 5 stars property, provides a glorious bird's-eye view of the city's stunning historic sites - and makes the perfect starting point for exploring..
A kingly experience in the popular seaside resort of Cascais, this elegant luxury hotel and former residence of King Humberto II of Italy is situated in a spectacular frontline with fantastic views out to the open Atlantic Ocean. Estoril Casino, the largest..
A kingly experience in the popular seaside resort of Cascais, this elegant luxury hotel and former residence of King Humberto II of Italy is situated in a spectacular frontline with fantastic views out to the open Atlantic Ocean. Estoril Casino, the largest..
A kingly experience in the popular seaside resort of Cascais, this elegant luxury hotel and former residence of King Humberto II of Italy is situated in a spectacular frontline with fantastic views out to the open Atlantic Ocean. Estoril Casino, the largest..
Enjoy 5 star luxury and sophistication on your holiday in Cascais, Portugal and stay in the Grande Real Villa Italia Hotel. Located on the Lisbon coast, the Grande Real Villa Italia Hotel offers breathtaking views over the Atlantic. Sip cocktails by..
The Hotel Cascais Miragem is located between Estoril and Caiscais along the shore front of the Atlantic Ocean, providing guests with the highest level accommodation with a wide range of facilities including a health and spa centre. The hotel is within..
The Palacio Hotel is in the centre of Estoril, set in landscaped gardens and overlooking the sea. Estoril is an exciting town with a famous casino which also has night-time entertainment shows and dining. Guests will also find a number of bars and restaurants..
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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