Portugal in review
Located on the Iberian Peninsula, Portugal is your destination if you are looking for sea, sun and romance. Despite the enormous number of visitors, most of the country is still tourist free and the perfect setting for a romantic escape in charming medieval villages or on beautiful sandy beaches. For such a small country, Portugal offers an amazing variety of landscapes with natural parks and mountains, big rivers and a vast coast line.
Lisbon, Portugal's capital is a stunning and dramatic looking historic city clinging on to steep hills at the estuary of the river Tagus. Impressive architecture, great museums, charming cobble stoned Moorish quarters and a vibrant nightlife makes it all more than worth it to spend at least a few days in enchanting Lisbon.
Drenched in its rich architectural and archaeological heritage and steeped in natural beauty, Portugal has a wealth of discoveries to offer its visitors. Head for an exciting beach day in sun-drenched Algarve, find treasures in the mystical hills and the fairytale palaces of Sintra, travel back in time in the medieval villages of Obidos and Monsaraz, marvel at ornate stonework in Tomar, visit the wonderfully preserved monuments in the museum town of Evora, take a cruise down the Douro River for the magical landscapes of the wine country ending in the majestic town of Porto and feel the pureness of nature in the volcanic islands of Azores and Madeira. You will not have enough time to see, do and enjoy all the marvellous experiences Portugal has in store for you.
- From our editor A.Steenbhom – United States