Portugal lies in Western Europe (Cape Saint Vincent in Sagres, is famous for being the most Western part of Europe), where it borders with Spain to the North and East then the Atlantic Ocean to the South and West and also includes the Atlantic Islands Maderia and the Azores. It has both beach and ski resorts, with the beach resorts being the most popular.  The highest mountain in Portugal is Serra da Estrella, which is a popular ski resort, but the mountains do not stop here. A range of mountains divides Alentejo from the Algarve, which has the most popular beach resorts in all of Portugal. The country is divided into five parts known as: Porto and the North, Beiros, Lisbon, Alentjo and the Algarve.

Portugal was once overshadowed by its neighbour Spain, however it is beginning to make its way into the light. It has recently been stated that buyers are looking towards Portugal rather than Spain for its authenticity which will be there to stay, even though new developments, infrastructure and tourism have increased. Portugal has its own language, picture postcard scenery, culture, identity and customs and should not be mistaken as “Spain’s little sister”.

Golf is one of the major developed sectors within Portugal with keen golfers travelling all year round to get at least a few holes in during the day-long sunshine and cloudless skies. The Algarve is the popular destination for golf with fabulous golf courses (see Mission Impossible 2 for one of the many) as well as new courses in the pipe lines. Many spas are being incorporated within the golfing resorts to facilitate any of those who are not interested in playing golf as well as for those who need to relax after their round.
Golf is not the only popular sport though, with many travelling to play tennis, go fishing, horse riding, sailing, windsurfing, kitesurfing and many more.

Portugal is well known throughout the world for their production of port and cork and has enough World Heritage Sites, diversity and idyllic weather to keep visitors coming back year after year.

Festivals & Events

Portugal enjoys many festivals and events throughout the year so click here to read some of the most famous events.

Tourism

Portugal has many events throughout the year that can satisfy everyone’s taste, from music festivals filled with jazz, rock, pop and reggae, art, gastronomy events, general sport, golf, sailing, sand sculptures, wine tasting to shopping centres and fashion. Portugal is a land of options from the bustling crowds in one of the beach resorts to wandering through the medieval quarters of historic cities like Lisbon (the capital city), Porto, Braga or Coimbra. The best option is to search the internet or look at the following websites to get a few ideas of what is happening….