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Holidays in Portugal - What to expect
Portugal is one of the top travel destinations in Europe because
of one reason, diversity. Portugal has such a range of interests
to suit any person of any age. Whether you like the sea side package
style holiday with grand beaches and impressive apartment blocks,
or you prefer the quieter, more quaint holiday in a small medieval
village full of history and charm Portugal has it all for you.
Holidays in Portugal – Information
Sharing the Iberian Peninsula with Spain and bordering the Atlantic,
Portugal has everything. The rugged Atlantic coastline boasts many
beaches and is also a hugely popular region for surfing attracting
surfers from all over the world. There is the main tourist area
of the Algarve in the south which offers lots of apartments, luxurious
beaches and a entertainment scene to back it up. There is also
the northern region boasting lush countryside, magical villages
and beautiful wine producing regions. Portugal is a country well
worth discovering for your self and seeing what a beautiful country
it is.
Holidays in Portugal – Beaches
With so many lovely sandy beaches in the Algarve you will have
no problem finding the ideal beach for you from tiny secluded coves
to vast expanses of sand. Most beaches have lifeguard patrols but
as you move from east to west the conditions can become more Atlantic
and severe. As you then begin to travel further north towards Lisbon
you experience the Atlantic coast and its full surfing glory. There
is such a range of beaches you will always find the ‘praia’ for
you.
Holidays in Portugal – Resorts
The Algarve
The Algarve is divided from the rest of Portugal by a series of
mountains. It is one of Europes most popular holiday destinations
with reams of self-catering apartments and hotels and expansive
sandy beaches, entertainment and nightlife galore. It is the ideal
setting for a nice holiday with a bit of sun sand and sea, and
plenty to keep you entertained such as golf courses, night clubs,
restaurants and bars. More
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The Azores
The Azores are a beautiful and remote chain of islands in the
North Atlantic. Mainly agricultural and unspoilt by the tourist
industry the nine beautiful green islands have a uniquely slow
and relaxed pace of life that you instantly pick up on after only
a few hours of being there. The islands a rich in volcanic activity
and are pitted with volcanoes and hot springs. They provide the
perfect relief for somebody desiring relaxation away from the hussle
and bussle of normal touristic life. More
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Lisbon
The capital city has experienced a renaissance in recent years.
The city has regained its modern, vibrant and cosmopolitan identity.
While much is new, there is plenty of the old left to charm visitors.
The delightful, picturesque medieval section of Alfama skirts the
castle, with historic wooden trams past art deco cafes and mosaic-decorated
pavements. Lisbon is light and bright and is a great place to visit for a
week, two or even a weekend.More
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Madeira
Madeira is Located more than 600 miles (966km) southwest of Lisbon.
Madeira is the summit of an undersea mountain. Featuring one of
the world's highest ocean cliffs Madeira is tiny, just 13 miles
(21km) wide and 35 miles (56km) long, and has no beaches. Known
as ‘the floating garden’ it has an Eden-like beauty,
a botanical wonderland with fragrant island blooms with colourful
masses of orchids and bougainvillea, fruit and herbs grow in profusion
on the hillsides and in ravines. More information »
Oporto
The second largest city after Lisbon, Oporto is famous for its
port (the alcoholic kind), processed and blended in various lodges
around the city. Called ‘the capital of the north’,
this industrial city still has lots of charm with artistic and
historical sites of interest. More information »
