Portugal

It is on the Atlantic coastline that you can find one of the most ancient nations in Europe, where the welcoming nature of its people constitutes one of its most valuable assets.

A country whose churches, palaces, estates and centuries old traditions remind us of how it really feels to be in Old Europe. A country where the land is bathed by Atlantic waters and warmed by Mediterranean winds. A place where deeply rooted traditions coexist with the most modern European tendencies. A nation left unscathed by the great world wars, which contributed to the survival of its hundreds-of-years old monuments, castles and palaces, some of them turned into some of the most refined and comfortable hotels in Europe.

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Capital City Lisbon	Local Time GMT -1	Currency €
Language Portuguese, Mirandese	Best time to visit April, May, mid-September → mid-October.

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Highlights

As soon as you arrive in the Portuguese capital of Lisbon, you will understand why everyone talks about its special light. The Tejo river reflects the year-round sunshine and highlights the city’s unique architecture and beauty.

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At the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Sintra, hundreds of years of history and culture await you. Past quaint handicraft shops in the old city centre you will discover spectacular gardens and palaces with unforgettable views.

You’ll find cosmopolitan life side by side with the Atlantic in Cascais. A fishing village that maintained its seafaring traditions when aristocratic presences arrived in the late 19th century.

Famous for port, the Douro Valley region stands loyal to its wine-growing traditions. Terraced vineyards, manor houses and ancient villages line the river, making it one of the most beautiful landscapes in the world.

The proud inhabitants of Porto, known as ‘tripeiros’ or tripe-eaters, call their city ‘the unbeatable’. It has been the stage for some of the most important events that still shape Portuguese culture today.

The Algarve is the perfect destination for short breakers in need of a fix of sun, sea and sand, and also families who want guaranteed good weather. Whether you are looking for culture, adventure, gastronomy, or surf, Portugal won’t disappoint you.

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