Portugal info

Portugal is a relaxed wonder of Europe. The world-renown Algarve coast offers highly developed stretches of beach while Lisbon is known as Europe’s laid-back and affordable capital city. Its features impressive architecture, UNESCO World Heritage sites, a diverse population, delicious seafood and a non-stop cosmopolitan night-life. Sit in a street cafe with a bica (espresso) or a glass of port and watch the world go by. Following its heyday as a world power during the 15th and 16th centuries, Portugal lost much of its wealth and status with the destruction of Lisbon in a 1755 earthquake. Now Portugal is revered for its laid-back lifestyle and landscape wreathed in olive groves, vineyards and wheat fields. Apart from the Algarve, the coast remains relaxing, totally Portuguese and isolated. There is a host of UNESCO World Heritage sites, including Porto, one of the oldest cities in Europe. Upstream is an open-air prehistoric art gallery composed of the Rock Engravings of the Côa Valley. Nearby breathtaking Douro valley is where they grow the grapes used to produce another of the world's great heritages, Port wine. The city of Tomar is dominated by the Convento de Cristo and the Castelo Templario, both of which bear witness to the history of the Order of the Knights Templar. The Azores and Madeira Islands offer landscape of unparalleled natural beauty.

Regions in Portugal

Algarve


The region coincides with the district of Faro, and has as its administrative centre the town of Faro, where both the region's international airport (... READ MORE

Aveiro District


Aveiro District is located in the central coastal region of Portugal.... READ MORE

Azores


The two westernmost Azorean islands (Flores and Corvo) actually lie on the North American plate. The Azores' most significant industries are tourism, ... READ MORE

Centro


It is one of seven Regions of Portugal (NUTS II subdivisions). This is one of the regions of Europe, considered by the European Union for statistical ... READ MORE

Flores Island


Flores Island is an island of the Western group of the Azores. It has an area of 143 km², a population of approximately 3907 inhabitants, and, to... READ MORE

Lisboa


Lisboa is one of the 7 NUTS II regions of Portugal. Prior to 2002 the region was referred as Lisboa e Vale do Tejo. It has two different NUTS III subr... READ MORE

Madeira


Madeira (and Selvagens too) is an archipelago with volcanic origins from a Hot Spot, so is not geographically part of an specific continent , but Made... READ MORE

Norte


Its capital is the city of Porto. The region has 4,034,271 inhabitants (2007), and its area is 21,278 km² (density of 173 inhabitants per square ... READ MORE

Porto District


The District of Porto (sometimes Oporto in English) is located on the north-west coast of Portugal. The district capital is the city of Porto, the sec... READ MORE

Portugal Regions


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Featured Businesses

  • Villas Brites2017-02-22

    Located in Burgau, Faro, Algarve, Portugal

    Villas BritesVillas Brites in Burgau, West Algarve, Portugal offer the perfect self catering stay in lovely surrounds, with many charming and beautiful villas to choose from. They are very family oriented here and provide a wide range of recreational activities for the little one's, plus can arrange for appropriate beds and equipment for infants and babies. Villas Brites are fully equipped with all that you need for a comfortable stay and there's a holiday house available, they offer housekeeping and WIFI, and with their location close to the centre of the village, within easy walking distance of the beach, restaurants and shops it's the ideal base for exploring.READ MORE

  • Silva Carvalho Restauracao2014-01-16

    Located in Sintra, Grande Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal

    Silva Carvalho RestauracaoSilva Carvalho Restauracao in Sintra, Portugal brings to you a wonderful group of restaurants in Sintra, Portugal, including The Cafe Paris, the coffee shop Hockey Caffee, a wine cellar and wine shop, as well as the restaurant Teatro, Sao Carlos and the White House that sells quality items for the home and fashion accessories, so come for an incredible experience, and visit them all. The Paris Cafe Restaurant offers a unique atmosphere with terrace where the romance of Sintra can be enjoyed and a wonderful menu delights. The renovated Hockey Caffee offers unique decoration and interiors of cream and pink where fine meals are served with privileged view of the Sintra National Palace and Sintra, they also cater to birthdays, weddings and celebrations. Loja do Vinho is wine shop with gourmet products, so where ever you choose to dine or visit, an unforgettable time is guaranteed.READ MORE

  • H2O Madeira Dolphin and Whale Watching2011-05-24

    Located in Calheta, Madeira, Madeira, Portugal

    H2O Madeira Dolphin and Whale WatchingH2O Madeira Dolphin and Whale Watching in Calheta offers a ride on a boat as you learn about cetaceans from a specialist, and observations are guaranteed. Come and enjoy watching whales and dolphins in one of the best locations in the world and in summer enjoy a spot of snorkeling and swimming.READ MORE

  • The Lounge Bar2012-12-07

    Located in Alvor, Faro, Algarve, Portugal

    The Lounge BarThe Lounge Bar in Alvor, Portugal is a comfortable environment for social drinking, plus they provide 4 screens including one giant screen to show the most happening sporting events and other TV shows. With a huge range of drinks including Portuguese specialties, and a vast music database, this loungebar also has a pool room and dart board with more tv screens in the downstairs pool room. Open all year round from midday, The Lounge Bar also offers toasties served all day and coupled with excellent service and customer satisfaction, this is a great place to hang out with family and friends. So come enjoy socialising over a litre of sangria, or a large local beer or cocktail, it's all here including spirits and liquers.READ MORE

  • Tryp Porto Expo Hotel

    Located in Matosinhos, Grande Porto, Norte, Portugal

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  • Lusitano horses from Portugal

    Located in Abrantes, Medio Tejo, Centro, Portugal

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  • Apartment Design District2013-08-23

    Located in Estoril, Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal

    Located in the historic district of Madragoa, a nice and cosy apartment, fully furnished with a fully equiped kitchen and facing the River Tagus, great access and all services: transports, commerce, bars, restaurantes, museums. A wide frame of colours and architectural styles shown in the multiple stores and nightlife. Come feel the heartbeat of this charismatic district, wich will contribute towards an enriching passage through the city of LisbonREAD MORE

  • Batalha Golf Course2010-04-14

    Located in Ponta Delgada, Sao Miguel Island, Azores, Portugal

    Batalha Golf CourseBatalha Golf Course in Ponta Delgada offers 27 holes with generous fairways nestled in surrounding hills with sweeping ocean views. The sumptuous clubhouse offers a unique setting for weddings and other banqueting events, and Batalha Golf Course also has a driving range, 2 practice putting greens and a chipping and pitching area is available. It's a delightful course to play on and golf cart fleets and clubs are available for rental with trolleys.READ MORE

  • Loule Castle

    Located in Sagres, Faro, Algarve, Portugal

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  • Burgau Club2017-02-22

    Located in Burgau, Faro, Algarve, Portugal

    Burgau ClubBurgau Club offers beautiful apartments and houses to rent in Burgau, West Algarve, Portugal and the enclosed resort gives of a village style feel with large swimming pool at the center and smaller one with shallow water for children. Apartments are fully equipped and feature hydro massage bathtubs, barbecues, garden furniture, sea views, modern kitchens, stylish and elegant lounges and dining rooms and much more. The villas at Beach Burgau have two bedrooms and outside spaces, a private pool and barbecues, satellite TV, air con and much more, clients of the villas also have access to the exclusive Domusiberica Burgau Club with spa, gym and big covered swimming pool, come for a wonderful stay.READ MORE