The enchanting beauty of its landscape is truly astonishing - vineyards, sandy beaches, peaceful riverside towns, busy markets, beaches and Europe's great wilderness - Peneda-Geres National Park . |
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The region of Trás-os-Montes, located in the northeast of Portugal, is one of the oldest countries in Europe, whose independence dates back to 1143. With its beautiful varied landscapes of mountains, forests, rivers and beaches, rich traditions and a huge calendar of religious festivals and fairs, Trás-os-Montes is a great holiday destination, whatever your age and the time plan to stay. |
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Douro Litoral is an ancient region of Portugal, in the north. Facing the Atlantic and centered in Porto, Douro Litoral is one of the largest and most dynamic economic centers in Portugal, mainly known for wine and the "Northern Capital". Despite being one of the oldest regions of the country, is also one of the most cosmopolitan and developed. Douro Litoral covers two municipalities in the district of Viseu, Cinfães and Resende, four municipalities in the district of Aveiro, Arouca, Castelo de Paiva, Espinho and Santa Maria da Feira, and eighteen municipalities in the district of Oporto, Amarante, Baião,Felgueiras, Gondomar , Lousada, Maia, Marco de Canavezes, Matosinhos, Paços de Ferreira, Paredes, Penafiel, Porto, Póvoa de Varzim, Santo Tirso, Valongo, Vila do Conde, Vila Nova de Gaia and Trofa. |
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Visit the historic region of Beira Litoral located in the Centre region as well as partly in the North region of Portugal. The former province of Beira Litoral has a rich history and culture that draws visitors interested in visiting historical sites such as ancient Roman ruins and fortified cities. Quaint countryside towns are nestled into and on top of the area’s high rolling hills. Where the landscape meets the seascape visitors can relax on the beach and look out to the Atlantic Ocean. This region of Portugal is best accessed with the planning help of one of its hotels. Beira Litoral traditions, cuisine and lifestyle are unique; let staff at Beira Litoral hotels guide you to its best attractions, restaurants and nightlife! |
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The region of Beira Interior is located in the center of Portugal between the Douro and the Tagus River north to south, east bordering with neighboring Spain. This region hosts a mix of industrial cities and historic villages, plateaus and mountains through which flow rivers, waterfalls and ponds cold and clear. Region of intense tourism demand, especially winter, when snow falls on the houses borders,offers both nature and history. Beira Interior consists of Beira Alta with the city of Guarda as the district capital, and Beira Baixa with the city of Castelo Branco as capital. |
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In Estremadura you can find beautiful cities such as Óbidos, Caldas da Rainha, Peniche, Setúbal and of course Lisbon. One of the few European capitals with both a river and a coastline, Lisbon has Praça do Comércio square as its main meeting area. The city has always been ready to welcome new visitors and to bid a fond farewell to those departing, something that was never more true than when saying goodbye to sailors at the time of the great Portuguese maritime discoveries. The coastal region offers come lovely places to visit. Nazare and Ericeira are the most popular resorts. However there are many other less visited areas worthy of visiting, in particular Sao Martinho do Porto and the coastline of Leiria. Peniche and Ericeira are the epicentre of Portuguese surfing. Each is home to world class surfing breaks, but the towns themselves are very different. |
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Ribatejo is an alluvial plain around the river that gives it a unique character. On the hills of the right bank there is polyculture based on olive trees, vineyards and vegetables, the land is mostly limestones and clay. On the terraces of the left bank there are big properties which produce wheat and olive trees, you will also find vast zones of cork and oak forests. The easily flooded plain is occupied with paddy-fields, vegetable farms, and the vast plains called "Lezírias", dedicated to breeding horses and black bulls intended for Touradas (Portuguese bullfights). This region is known for its horse fairs and cattle and farm product exhibitions. |
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The Portuguese often refer to the Alentejo, with its own dialect, strong Moorish flavor, white washed towns and unique songs as its own nation. Most towns seem to float on hilltops above the plains, often surrounded by an ancient castle. Gothic towers and red tiles rise from the venerable walls. The songs of Alentejo, with a flavor of coriander and garlic, greet the visitor. Alentejo is bound by the sea to the west, and Spain to the east, extending from the southern bank of the great river Tejo to the mountains of the northern Algarve. Its name means "Beyond the Tejo," and it occupies more than one fifth of Portugal, yet only houses a small fraction of the national population. |
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Wherever you look, the colours of the mountains and sea are always with you, creating the impression of a water-colour dotted with highlights of gold, green and blue. The region is an extensive and pleasant one, with a Mediterranean climate, marked by the smell of the sea at low tide and the scent of wild flowers. Here the backdrop is composed of some of Europe's most beautiful beaches, from where you can admire the rocky coastline and the playful shadows they cast on the sand. After the enchantment of the landscape, you can discover the aromas and flavours of the traditional Algarve cuisine. |
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Madeira is an autonomous region of Portugal consisting of a group of islands to the south-west of mainland Portugal. Islands within the group include Madeira itself, and Porto Santo, the Savage Islands and the Deserts. Madeira island is known for its exotic vegetation, breathtaking views from the mountain tops, crystal clear ocean water and warm weather year around. While this is one of the smaller Portuguese islands, there is still plenty to do and see. Another added bonus is that the locals enjoy catering to the tourists needs. |
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The Archipelago of the Azores is composed of nine volcanic islands situated in the middle of the North Atlantic Ocean approximately 1500 km from the European coast and 3900 km from the North American coast. The Archipelago extends along a south east-north-west strip and is encompassed by the longitude of 25º to 31º-15” West and a latitude of 36º-55” to 39º 45” North. The archipelago is the western border of the European Economic Community and occupies a total area of 2,333 km2. |
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