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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.

 

RNT: 5363 - Hotel PortoBay Liberdade
etween city and nature, between the beach and the mountain, Hotel Quinta da Marinha Resort - located in the excellent area of Cascais / Sintra, a mere 25 km from Lisbon - is the perfect setting to feel like all your wishes always come true. Discover one..
The Real Palacio is a luxurious hotel situated in a quiet area of Lisbon that puts it close to the Edward VII Park as well as the Marques de Pombal monument and is only a 10 minute drive from the airport. This building was originally a 17th century palace..
Built in the late fifteenth century and rebuilt three centuries later, there seems to be no doubt that it was Palácio dos Arcos (in English, Palace of the Arches) that gave the name to Paço de Arcos village.This 5-star boutique hotel opened in 2013 and..
Hotel located in the heart of Lisbon. Thanks to its excellent location, guests will have access to the main streets of the city, where they will find shops, bars, restaurants and the most important monuments. The hotel rooms are very spacious, bright..
Opened in 2015 the hotel is a great addition to the area and features an all-day dining restaurant and bar, meeting space, indoor and outdoor pool, fitness centre and an impressive spa complete with a sauna and steam room. Location Located in one of the..
This exclusive luxury hotel is situated directly next to the lovely park Eduardo VII close to the Praca do Marques de Pombal Square and the Avenida da Liberdade with its elegant shops and boutiques. Attractions such as the Gulbenkian Museum are within..
Location This hotel is only 60 minutes from Lisbon and also an hour from the city of Evora, across Lake Montargil in Alentejo, offering the ideal leisure retreat. Portela Airport is about 100 km away and Faro Airport is about 300 km away. Facilities The..
Hotel enjoy a spuerb location and a very service orientated staff . Facilities include : a Restaurant, Bar, 24-Hour Front Desk, Terrace, , Safety Deposit Box. Free wireless in the public areas avaialble for guests Location Lawrence hotel has is set in..
Property Location With a stay at Lawrence's Hotel in Sintra, you'll be minutes from National Palace and Quinta da Regaleira. This 5-star hotel is within close proximity of Monserrate Palace and Estoril Circuit. Rooms Make yourself at home in..
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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