Portugal Holidays
The Pantheon and convent of Sao Vicent da Fora looking over the Tagus river in Lisbon, Portugal.
Portugal sits to the west of Spain, and together these two countries go to make up the Iberian Peninsula. Much like its neighbour, Portugal has a great deal to offer visitors in the way of idyllic beach resorts, hot weather and beautiful scenery.
The capital, Lisbon, is a great place to visit to get a feel for the country’s history. There are many museums, palaces and churches dotted around the city to explore as well as the Belem Tower which sits on the shores of the Tagus River. Porto, the second largest city and home of port wine, is a great place to visit and take a wine tour in one of the many wine caves. Those who come in search of beach resorts largely head to the Algarve. This stretch of coastline, running along the southern region of Portugal, is approximately 100 miles long and home to numerous holiday resort towns. The safe beaches are a draw for holidaying families and the abundance of nightlife attracts crowds of party goers in search of a good time.
Year round sun ensures a constant flow of visitors to Portugal with summers being hot and winters being very mild. Lisbon’s proximity to the Atlantic means sightseeing in the summer months doesn’t get too uncomfortable.
The capital, Lisbon, is a great place to visit to get a feel for the country’s history. There are many museums, palaces and churches dotted around the city to explore as well as the Belem Tower which sits on the shores of the Tagus River. Porto, the second largest city and home of port wine, is a great place to visit and take a wine tour in one of the many wine caves. Those who come in search of beach resorts largely head to the Algarve. This stretch of coastline, running along the southern region of Portugal, is approximately 100 miles long and home to numerous holiday resort towns. The safe beaches are a draw for holidaying families and the abundance of nightlife attracts crowds of party goers in search of a good time.
Year round sun ensures a constant flow of visitors to Portugal with summers being hot and winters being very mild. Lisbon’s proximity to the Atlantic means sightseeing in the summer months doesn’t get too uncomfortable.
Featured Destinations in Portugal
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Albufeira
Alvor
Funchal
Lagos
Monte Gordo
Olhos d'Agua
Travellers' top tips for places in Portugal
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- Oeiras: Take the hop on and off bus tour. Also, the 45 min. train ride to Cascais and eat in a restaurant overlooking the beach. KaryneS
- Quarteira: Take shoes that you can wear in the water if you go to the beach as there are lots of stones and sharp shells. Go to Senior Frogs for a nice meal. divemasteralan
- Albufeira: Eat at the cafe at the train stop at overlooking the beach at the old town. Called Restaurante Nobilissimo, Gormet food at cheap prices cotswoldandy
- Canico: the evenings spent at ORIGENS RESTAURANTE/TERRACEwere great food and super staff well priced...highly recommend only minutes fron hotels phju19
- Oeiras: visit the district Bairro Alto for nightlife and shopping. This cool area is full of small bars and cafes and local designers shops LOCOHelsinki
- Albufeira: have ice-cream. visit the old town. visit the oura strip for night life. bring enough money for drinks- even water is 3.50 euros!! skyblue32london
- Vilamoura: Enjoy the Marina, T ake a tour, Visit the Market, Enjoy your stay There is Lots of Variety in Vilamora and beyond Flubert
- Albufeira: Go to os arcos restaurant up a side street from bank bar in the square there is a fab leather handbag shop at the bottom of the same st leighcampbell2001
- Lagos: when in lagos make sure you bring a jacket with you, because even if it's hot during the day, in the night will get very cold!! sarda10
- Albufeira: Go to the Old Town - relaxing, pleasant and a great location to wind away the hot sunny nights.... barbaraws
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Portugal travel tips from your fellow travellers
- Funchal: Relax, unwind and live the Madeira way for a few days - it will years to your life!! - by NureKop
- Funchal: Use the local buses. A trip downhill is better than the sledges. Make sure you see the Blandy Gardens and the Nun's Valley. - by ResilientWales
- Funchal: Go up the cable car to Monte gardens. - by ForestJean
- Albufeira: If you have a car go to "Ramires" in Guia for Chicken Piri Piri - by Elaine110258
- Santa Maria: Relax, and chill that their motto, it will soon be yours - by ManicMon