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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.

 

Situated in a spectacular ocean front setting directly on the famous beach of Guincho, this hotel enjoys breathtaking views over the Atlantic Ocean. Close to the western-most point of the European Continent in Cabo da Roca, the beach is known for its..
This three-storey hotel set within 1,000 m² of gardens comprises a total of 35 rooms, of which two are suites. Facilities on offer include a foyer with a 24-hour reception, safe, currency exchange counter and lift in addition to a bar, a TV lounge,..
The Estalagem Muchaxo Hotel is located on the boarders of the famous Guincho beach and Sintra national park and is within easy access of Lisbon and its international airport. The hotel occupies a 17th century fortress that has stood the test of time..
Situated in a spectacular ocean front setting directly on the famous beach of Guincho, this hotel enjoys breathtaking views over the Atlantic Ocean. Close to the western-most point of the European Continent in Cabo da Roca, the beach is known for its..
This hotel is located on the picturesque coast of Estoril, 100 metres from the beach and a 10-minute walk from the centre of Cascais. The Monte Estoril Train Station is a 5-minute walk away and offers a direct connection to Lisbon in 30 minutes. In the..
The Estoril Eden Hotel is an apart-hotel located on the Lisbon coast between Estoril and Caiscais, easily reachable of Lisbon¿s city centre using the railroad station that can be found in front of the hotel. The hotel provides spectacular panoramic..
LocationThis popular hotel enjoys a fabulous location in a lush green area of North Portugal. The Sanctuary of Our Lady of Fatima; a shrine visited by thousands of pilgrims every year; lies 1 km from the hotel. The town centre is also about 1 km away;..
Located just a 20 minute drive outside from the center of Lisbon, the EVER Caparica - Beach & Conference Hotel has a fantastic setting along the Atlantic Ocean. There are many bars, restaurants and nightclubs in the surrounding area as well as a fantastic..
Overview Evidencia Belverde Atitude is a 4 star hotel located in Amora, at 16 km from Costa de Caparica. Fonte da Telha Beach is at 30 min walk from the hotel. Lisbon International Airport is at 25 min drive. Area attractions also include Health Beach..
Madrid - Salamanca - Portugal
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