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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 Praia D'El Rey Marriott Golf & Beach Resort is a beautiful 5-star luxury resort hotel. The hotel consists of 177 deluxe rooms (including 9 luxurious suites) with breathtaking views of the ocean and the championship golf course.
The hotel sports a private swimming pool, sundeck, a garden play-ground for children, three 18 hole golf courses, horseback riding, water sports, fishing, boat trips and motor racing. The hotel can boast exceptional value for its remarkable level of service..
This hotel enjoys a great setting at the heart of Setubal, in Portugal. The hotel is located just a short distance away from a number of attractions in the area. The Bonfim Garden is located just a few steps away from this hotel. This elegant hotel features..
This hotel enjoys a great setting at the heart of Setubal, in Portugal. The hotel is located just a short distance away from a number of attractions in the area. The Bonfim Garden is located just a few steps away from this hotel. This elegant hotel..
This charming hotel is ideal for a weekend in the city of Lisbon as close to the main amenities, shops and restaurants. mp 11/08
Property Location Located in Mafra, Quinta dos Machados is in a rural location, within a 15-minute walk of Lisbon and Tagus Valley and Igreja Do Gradil. This 4-star country house is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Tapada Nacional de Mafra Park and 3.8 mi (6.1 km)..
LocationThis city hotel lies some 10 km from the centre. Many different shopping venues and restaurants are to be found within 1 km of the complex and links to the public transport network can easily be reached on foot. The sea and beach are within 25..
The Radisson Blu Lisboa has 221 soundproofed rooms, including standard rooms, superior rooms, suites, presidential suite and rooms for disabled guests. All rooms are equipped with hairdryer, air conditioning, direct dial telephone with voicemail, Wi-Fi..
Conveniently situated just 10 minutes from the city centre, and only 5 minutes from Lisbon International Airport, it lies a short walk away from Campo Grande metro station. Offers 221 spacious rooms and suites is fully equipped with cable TV, minibar,..
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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