Activities and Attractions in Portugal

Enjoy Lisbon’s Historic Sights

Many people will want to spend their break in Lisbon shopping, enjoying the great food or perhaps just soaking up some warm sunshine. Golf holidays in Lisbon and the surrounding coast are also becoming increasingly more popular. However, whatever your reason for visiting this beautiful city, it would be a tragedy not to take a least a couple of hours... [Read more of this Portugal article]

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Cheap Lisbon Hotels

What could be more exhilarating than a trip to Portugal’s largest city, Lisbon? Over half a million people call this area home. It is one of the oldest cities in the world. Many people are drawn here for its warm Mediterranean climate.  The winters are mild, which makes a perfect to get away to avoid extreme temperatures and snow. Even though it... [Read more of this Portugal article]

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Portugal Nightlife

When the sun sets in Portugal, your day certainly doesn’t end. From local wineries to vibrant bars and pulsating discos, the night life is exciting and inviting in this Iberian country. From the capital of Lisbon to the more resort like beach destinations, there is always a way to spend your time in the evenings while on vacation in Portugal.... [Read more of this Portugal article]

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The Beautiful Lisbon Coast of Portugal

When most people think about Portugal they think of the Algarve, however, there is much more to Portugal than this. The Lisbon coast is becoming better known and popular all the time and is a better holiday destination for some than the overcrowded Algarve. Lisbon has been voted Europe’s favourite capital. People can lose themselves on the beautiful... [Read more of this Portugal article]

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A Brief History of Portugal

Portugal’s history can be dated back as far as the early middle ages. Portugal was a strong world power during the 15th and 16th centuries and had colonized many overseas regions including areas of Africa, South America and South East Asia. Slowly Portugal was to lose some of its overseas outposts and power as other nations – particularly the... [Read more of this Portugal article]

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What to See in Lisbon

The city of Lisbon is an attraction in itself. It is filled with culture, history and amazing architecture; you could spend your whole holiday just wandering the streets and still never see everything. Of course, in the unlikely event that you do happen to need extra activities to keep you occupied, there are several must see places located within... [Read more of this Portugal article]

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The Joys of Shopping in Portugal

Portugal has many wonderful places to shop. You can find everything from handicrafts to paintings in the shops and markets all around the country. Handicrafts can vary depending on where you are in the country. Handmade clothing and lace are popular choices, as are wooden carvings and linens. If you like handicrafts then you won’t be disappointed... [Read more of this Portugal article]

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A Two Minute Guide to Portugal

Portugal is situated on the western border of Spain. The southernmost region of Portugal is called the Algarve and is extremely popular with tourists and golfers. Portugal is steeped in history, and some of the most famous explorers were Portuguese. Portugal is popular with tourists although it still manages to retain its traditional charm. The country... [Read more of this Portugal article]

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The 5 Most Beautiful Villages in Portugal

It is hard to pick the five most beautiful villages in a country full of amazing places, but the following five each have something special to offer the tourist looking for places to visit. Fatima Fatima, well known around the world as being a pilgrimage site, has thousands of visitors every year. In 1937 three shepherd children saw an apparition of... [Read more of this Portugal article]

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The 5 Best Tourist Attractions in Portugal

With a country as rich in history and culture as Portugal is it is hard to decide just which of the many attractions are the best. There is something for everyone to enjoy in Portugal; historical buildings with amazing architecture, the natural beauty of the coastline and inland walks, as well as many man-made tourist attractions. Here are five of... [Read more of this Portugal article]

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Portugal Climate – When to Go

Portugal is well known for being one of the warmest countries in Europe. Although not technically a part of the Mediterranean, it is known to have a Mediterranean climate. Average temperatures throughout the year are around 19 degrees C. Summers in Portugal can be very hot with temperatures up to around 40 degrees C inland, up to 35 degrees C in the... [Read more of this Portugal article]

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The 5 Best Boutique Hotels in Portugal

Small and intimate but extremely elegant accommodation is in abundance in Portugal. There are many fine examples of boutique hotels, and here are five of the best to get you started. The Paco de Sao Cipriano The Paco de Sao Cipriano in the Minho region can be dated back as far as 1415. Although modernised since then, the building retains the character... [Read more of this Portugal article]

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