Portugal - Warm Weather & Great Hospitality

Portugal has become well established as a tourist destination so expect your Portugal holidays to comprise of sunny weather, great hospitality and fantastic facilities. Long before holidays in Portugal became popular, Portugal was a renowned seafaring nation. The history of Portugal was built on the spectacular ocean voyages it undertook throughout its distinguished history, which brought great cultural and artistic heritage to the country. .

Portugal’s capital Lisbon is a tremendous city to visit, especially since its rejuvenation in the 1990’s. With an improved modern infrastructure it is now much easier to enjoy holidays in Portugal along the Lisbon coast. Lisbon has plenty of historic buildings and mediaeval structures, particularly in the Alfama quarter, the oldest part of the city and the perfect place to soak up the vibrant atmosphere in the weekly flea market. Despite the attractions of the Lisbon coast, by far the most popular destination for Portugal holidays is the Algarve. .

Visit the Algarve - The Sunny South of Portugal

Portugal holidays on the south coast feature an abundance of tremendous resorts with distinguished golf courses, plenty of water sports and glorious weather. The Algarve holiday resorts have often sprung up from small fishing villages to become popular destinations for Portugal holidays, with excellent facilities close to the miles of sandy beaches that stretch along the coast. .

The island of Madeira, lying south west of the Portuguese mainland has some magnificent vistas of the island’s greenery against the azure sea and boasts a superb year round climate. The lovely picturesque villages and historic features of Madeira are complimented by top-notch facilities and plenty of water sports. In the far north of Portugal the Costa Verde is a lush area of vineyards, rivers and fantastic beaches along the coast. Costa Verde holidays blend a cosmopolitan atmosphere with the magnificent natural beauty and heritage of the area.