Portugal
One of Southern European country, Portugal has many more excitements to offer from the superb beach resorts, rich seafaring past, wistful towns and a landscape displaying wheat fields, olive groves and vineyards. Portugal is one of Europe's UNESCO World Heritage sites. Apart from relaxation, lip smacking cuisine, mild climate, and beautiful beach resorts, the affordable cost is one of main reason for flocking tourists. Portugal welcomes you with warm hospitality!
Explore the Portuguese culture, traditional folk festivals, simplicity, food made in olive oil, music that recall past love and glories, markets overflowing with fish, flowers and fruit. Myriad of castles, monasteries, churches and the museums are also an added attraction to visit. Portugal is a great past time spot, if you’re looking out for a beach vacation, Portugal is perfect for you with miles of soft sand beaches. Sports lover will be amused by more than forty world-class golf courses; perhaps, by the readers of the
Golfers Today magazine Portugal has been named the "Best Golf Destination 2006.
Lisbon, the capital city. Take a stroll at the busy streets, amazing at the enormous monument built to celebrate the Portuguese era of discovery and exploration. One can explore at the Calouste Gulbenkian Museum, National Coach Museum, National Museum of Contemporary Art or so on.
The second city of Portugal, Oporto, a must visiting place. World famous Port Wine derived its name from this place. You can see sailboat
Barcos Rabelos carrying Port wine downstream from the vineyards. There is everything that a relaxing vacation could ask for! If you’re tired with the site scenes, spend some relaxing moments at the Algarve Coast. You’ll come across from exciting water sports to beach combing.
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Destination Facts
| 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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