Portugal is the westernmost nation on the European continent, blessed with a wonderful mediterranean climate that generates moderate temperatures throughout the year. Possessing a friendly and courteous people, Portugal is a favorite holiday destination for travellers who come to relax at its sun-kissed beach resorts or to explore medieval portions of its historical cities. Lisbon, Porto, Braga and Coimbra all offer visitors a multitude of places to see, museums to stroll through, and restaurants to dine on some of the world’s best cuisine.

Portugal offers a wide variety of holiday experiences. The capital city Lisbon is modern and offers exciting nightlife along with dozens of museums, architectural treasures and historical sites. The coastal regions of Portugal offer some of the best beaches in Europe set along its rugged coastline. Inland countryside areas are inhabited by small villages and towns that have hardly changed over the past hundred years, and whom welcome visitors as if they are long-lost relatives. Enjoy the rolling hills of vineyards that produce some of the finest wines in Europe, try hiking and mountain biking in the mountains of the north, or be serenaded with Fado, Portuguese soul music, in a cosy small town cafe. Portugal is a place of wonderful food, exquisite wines, throbbing nightlife, UNESCO World Heritage sites, and a people savouring life slowly, passionately.

Portugal not only has beautiful beaches, great surf, stunning castles, and fascinating cathedrals, it also has the unique architectural art of Manueline decor and azulejos tiling. Summer weather is almost always superb. and one can count on a myriad of festivals and events that offer tremendous fun for travellers of all type. Hotels in Portugal abound with every kind of choice, from modern chic to rustic lodging tucked away off cobblestone alleys. No matter what their taste or desires, Portugal offers visitors a country ripe for exploring and discovery.