Located in southern Europe, with its territory covering almost one seventh of the Iberian Peninsula, Portugal invites visitors with year round activities. With mild climate, beautiful beach resorts and lip smacking cuisine, there is something for everyone.
Explore the myriad of castles, churches and monasteries and browse the museums. If you want to get a tan, a beach vacation is perfect for you! With miles of soft sand beaches, Portugal is a great leisure spot, too. For the golf enthusiasts, the country is a dream come true. There are more than forty world class golf courses to choose from, no wonder Portugal has been named the "Best Golf Destination 2006" by the readers of the Golfers Today magazine.
Explore the bustling streets of Lisbon, the capital city. The most dominant feature here is perhaps the enormous monument built to celebrate the Portugese era of exploration and discovery. Besides, one can browse the Calouste Gulbenkian Museum, National Museum of Contemporary Art, National Coach Museum, just to name a few.
Oporto, the second city of Portugal, can’t be missed. This is the place from where the world famous Port Wine derive its name! Here., you’ll see the sailboat Barcos Rabelos carrying Port wine downstream from the vineyards. But if you’re on leisure, there is nothing that equals the magnetic pull of the Algarve Coast. From beachcombing to exciting water sports, there is everything that a relaxing vacation could ask for.
| Top Destinations |
| Lisbon |
Faro |
Covilha |
| Destination Facts: |
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| Capital:Lisbon |
Currency: Euro |
| Area: 91568 |
Official Language: Portuguese |
| Population: 10084245 |
National Animal: Galo de Barcelos, Cock |
| Population Density: 110.1 |
National Sports: Football |
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