Portugal Highlights

MAJOR CITIES

Lisbon, Porto and Coimbra, are some of the major cities in Portugal worth a visit. Driving around the country is easy, there are motorways or country roads linking all the interesting cities and smaller towns full of history, with great restaurants, usually full of locals who will always be so happy to advise you on the best food to taste, how to taste it, and the local wines to go with it. The people are welcoming, English is widely spoken, and in case you do not understand them they will speak louder and gesticulate until you eventually understand.

CASTLES AND MONASTERIES

The territory was inhabited by many people throughout the centuries and their heritage is portrayed in many historical buildings. Numerous castles and monasteries, from north to south, are the image of a rich history of one of the oldest countries in Europe.

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M ADEIRA ISLANDS

WHITE SANDY BEACHES

850 km of white sandy beaches bathed by the Atlantic Ocean, on the West side beautiful views of the coastline and rock formations, the south side offers warmer waters due to the influence of the Gulf current. Unusual cliffs and caves make a visit there unforgettable.

HIKING IN MADEIRA

Walking in the Levadas is a must when one visits Madeira Island, these are channels built to bring water to the farms for agricultural production. The views from some of these Levadas are scenic, breath-taking and a very healthy way to experience the destination.

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WILD LIFE

Around the coast of the mainland and the islands of Madeira and the Azores find dolphins in the rivers and ocean, whales, and a haven for birds to nest before travelling north or south. Famous are the storks who come back yearly to the same nests, protected by law.

SURF

Portugal is known for the 230 km long Nazaré Canyon that produces some of the highest waves ever surfed. The highest wave measured so far reached over 30 metres and it put Portugal on the map as a surf destination, peak season being September to March.