For a relatively small country Portugal offers an extraordinary range of attractions making it the ideal destination for an all-inclusive holiday.
You’ll find this south-western corner of mainland Europe offers far more than just beautiful scenery. From the sun soaked beaches of the Algarve in the south, to the lush mountain scenery of the Douro Valley in the north, it caters for every taste.
Wherever you stay, there is an abundance of watersports available at the beaches, including snorkelling, diving and surfing. There are also many windsurfing centres which offer canoeing, kayaking and scuba diving. Keen golfers will enjoy this holiday choice as the beautifully kept golf courses can offer days of entertainment.
Most visitors are based in one particular region and make day-trips from there and there’s certainly no shortage of fantastic things to visit in Portugal. Though famous for its golden beaches, the Algarve also has plenty of other attractions. A wonderful excursion is up into the Monchique Mountains. At the far western tip of the region, you’ll find Sagres perched on dramatic cliffs that marked ‘the end of the world’ in the Middle Ages.
Lapeiras is found on the tiny island of Porto Santo, which is located 46km north east of Madeira. A tranquil, Atlantic hideaway, the island has two mountain ranges and a 9km stretch of golden sand.
First settled in 1420, Machico is a city steeped in history. Located on the eastern side of Madeira, the town features a pebble-stone beach and a marine reserve that is popular with divers.
Santa Cruz is a region of Madeira famed for its natural beauty. A popular part of the island, there are over 20 beaches all surrounded by rugged mountains.
The Faro district, equal to the Algarve, is composed of the 16 municipalities. Encompassing the southern tip of Portugal, it features some fantastic beaches and lively towns and resorts.
There are many great restaurants which offer traditional Portuguese fare, a variety of fresh seafood and Cataplana-styled dishes, which are well known in this region or why not try the world-famous piri-piri chicken?
A small village conveniently located near to tourist hotspots Quinta do Lago and Vale do Lago, Almancil is home to a picturesque church, a cluster of restaurants and some hotels. It is renowned for its locally-produced pottery.
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