Portugal: With its beautiful climate, spectacular Atlantic and Mediterranean coastlines and some of the best golfing the world has to offer it’s no wonder that so many of us dream of living in Portugal. The Portuguese have a tradition of savouring life slowly! From traditional Portuguese folk festivals to their simple, wholesome food, from traditional fado music that will pull at your heart strings to local markets overflowing with fresh fish, fruit and flowers - Portuguese life will charm you.

Algarve If you like your beaches, the Algarve is a great choice. There is everything possible to ensure the best of holidays in the sun. With an amenable year round climate, the Algarve season extends beyond high summer and enables you to choose less crowded periods of the year. That is, from mid-April through to October, the sun is - almost - always out thus extending the pleasures of the Algarve’s beaches far beyond August. Long beaches are broken only by irregular rock forms including odd and mysterious cave formations that may be visited by boat. Some luxury hotels, given their exclusive sea-frontage are in the very best position for enjoyment of this fine environment.

Alentejo Visit the castles and villages of the  for a relaxing, peaceful holiday. The pace of life in Portugal’s beautiful southern villages doesn’t seem to have changed for centuries. For the curious visitor a wealth of traditional customs, stunning scenery and fascinating historical tales lie in wait. Hear the stories of the knight-monks from Flor da Rosa; admire the landscape around the castle of Évoramonte and spend a few days relaxing in the village of São Gregório. Or go bike riding in Telheiro; listen to the Alentejo choirs in Pias and go for a swim in the sea after visiting Santa Susana. Finally, at the end of a relaxing day, you can enjoy a delicious local meal and a good night’s sleep in comfortable accommodation.

Capital: Lisbon Language: Portuguese Currency: Euro Time Zone: + 1 hr GMT Population: 10,605,870   Calling Code: +351

 

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North Portugal The World Heritage Douro valley is a captivating destination for couples. In the Gaia wine cellars, taste the Port and learn about the stages involved in its production. Old traditions highlight the symbiosis between river, land and this wine, too precious to be fully appreciated alone. From the S. Leonardo da Galafura viewpoint, the soft smoothness of the river incites warmth and affection. 

 

Central Portugal - Portugal’s historic villages are among the country’s best kept secrets. Built from granite and schist, and located in the heart of the country, they have witnessed over 900 years of Portuguese history. But while the villages are amazingly peaceful places to visit, they have not always been so tranquil. In the past these villages, perched high on hilltops, played a crucial role in protecting the surrounding lands. Their vantage point made it almost impossible for would-be invaders to approach undetected. It was a hugely effective form of defence. Whether you want to experience Portugal’s breath-taking landscapes, its historic fortresses, or the warmth of its people, the villages offer it all.

 

Lisbon is the Atlantic capital, blessed with natural beauty and steeped in fascinating history. Lisbon is the only European capital with Atlantic beaches. Take the train along the north bank of the Tagus estuary and you’ll discover mile after mile of golden sandy beaches. At the end of the line the beaches of Estoril and Cascais are home to a number of royal castles - a stunning legacy of the times when the kings of Portugal spent their summers here.  Continue further and the coast turns westwards - be sure not to miss the truly breath-taking Atlantic sunsets. Meanwhile Europe’s largest beach is on Lisbon’s doorstep

 

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