Why Visit Portugal?

Portugal has ageless charm, with medieval castles and unspoilt villages scattered over long, winding coastlines and rolling hillsides. The country's winning combination of dramatic scenery, sandy beaches and award-winning golf courses makes this an ideal country for a solo trip. Portugal's proud history, 300 days of sunshine a year and passionate locals will just enchant you even more.

Beaches

Beaches

Golf Courses

Golf Courses

History

History

Cuisine

Cuisine

Trips to Portugal

Algarve & Andalucia Tapas, Walks and Sunsets

Algarve & Andalucia Tapas, Walks and Sunsets

Walks & Treks
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Cycling On The Algarve & Southern Spain

Cycling On The Algarve & Southern Spain

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Porto

Porto

City Breaks
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Madeira

Madeira

Discovery
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Tennis in the Western Algarve

Tennis in the Western Algarve

Tennis
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Walking The Golden Alentejo, Portugal

Walking The Golden Alentejo, Portugal

Walks & Treks
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Facts about Portugal

Currency

Currency

The currency in Portugal is the Euro (EUR), represented by the symbol €

Time Zone

Time Zone

Portugal operates on Western European Time (WET) at GMT+0 and observes Western European Summer Time (WEST) which is GMT+1 during daylight saving time.

Weather

Weather

Portugal enjoys a Mediterranean climate, with average summer temperatures ranging from 7F to 9F and winter temperatures between 4F and 5F.

Things to see & do

Things to see & do

Explore the historic streets of Lisbon, visit the stunning Pena Palace in Sintra, and enjoy the beautiful beaches of the Algarve region.

Local Cuisine

Local Cuisine

Savor bacalhau à brás, a traditional dish made with shredded cod, onions, and potatoes, indulge in pastéis de nata, a delicious custard tart with flaky pastry, and try caldo verde, a comforting soup made with kale, potatoes, and chorizo.

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