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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.

 

Located right in the centre of Setubal in a quiet neighbourhood, this city hotel is a 5-minute walk from the pier of Troia and the main bus and train stations, 2 minutes from the Park of Bonfim. Restaurants and shops can be found on the hotels doorstep,..
Property Location Located in Palmela, Arrabida Resort & Golf is in the historical district and close to Palmela Castle and Church of Sao Pedro. This golf aparthotel is within the vicinity of Bonfim Stadium and Castelo Sao Felipe. Rooms Make yourself..
This hotel is located directly beside Praia Grande Beach approximately 12 km from Sintra and some 20 km from Cascais. Links to the public transport network are to be found directly in front of the hotel and it is around 35 km to the airport.||This air-conditioned..
Property Location. With a stay at Ascensor da Bica - Lisbon Serviced, you'll be centrally located in Lisbon, steps from Santa Catarina Viewpoint and minutes from Bica Lift. This apartment is within close proximity of Camoes Square and Sao Luis Municipal..
This hotel enjoys a fantastic location and is the ideal choice for a short break in the city. It is a very good value for money. mp 02/07
This property enjoys a convenient setting in Lisboa .
Set in a modern building with stone accents, this relaxed hotel is 1.3 km from the Sanctuary of Fátima, a pilgrimage site and 12 km from the medieval Ourém Castle.
Property Location. With a stay at B.Mar Hostel & Suites in Lisbon (Alfama), you'll be minutes from Fado Museum and Lisbon Cathedral. This guesthouse is within close proximity of Miradouro de Santa Luzia and Artes Decorativas Museum. Rooms. Make..
Hotel enjoys a fantastic location , facilities include a a restaurant, bar, and indoor rooftop pool and an outdoor terrace with panoramic ocean views.
With a great location in the town centre of Cascais, close to main commercial areas along with cultural monuments, the Baia Hotel is placed next to the marina and is just 50m from the beach, making it an excellent base for both leisure and business travellers..
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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