DESTINATION PORTUGAL

Portugal is known for its wines, its food, its music and its literature. Another typical aspect of Portugal is its architecture, influenced by several early civilizations but unique to the nation. Portugal has witnessed a constant flow of different civilizations during the past 3100 years.

Quick Links Lisbon The Algarve Madeira Islands The Azores

DISCOVER PORTUGAL: THE ALGARVE, THE AZORES, LISBON, MADEIRA ISLANDS,

DESTINATION LISBON The city of Lisbon is rich in architecture; Romanesque, Gothic, Manueline, Baroque, Modern and Post-Modern constructions can be found all over Lisbon. The city is also crossed by historical boulevards and monuments along the main thoroughfares, particularly in the upper districts; notable among these are the Avenida da Liberdade...

DISCOVER LISBON: 25 de Abril Bridge, Belem Tower, Castle of Sao Jorge, Estadio da Luz, Gare do Oriente, Lisbon Cathedral, Lisbon Portela Airport, Parque das Nacoes, Pombaline Lower Town, Praca do Comercio, Sao Bento Palace, ... see all

DESTINATION THE ALGARVE Tourism and related activities are extensive and make up the bulk of the Algarve's summer economy. Fish, seafood and fruit production, which includes oranges, carob beans, figs and almonds, are other important activities in the region. The Algarve is among the most popular tourist destinations in Portugal ...

THE ALGARVE: Albufeira, Burgau, Cape St. Vincent, Faro, Lagos, Paderne Castle, Porches Pottery, Portimao, Praia de Burgau, Praia da Marinha, Silves, Vilamoura, ... see all

DESTINATION THE AZORES The discovery and settlement of the Azores archipelago, much like the islands of Madeira, is one of the more controversial aspects of the Portuguese Age of Discovery. In addition to many theories, myths and stories written about the Azores there have been various Genovese and Catalan maps produced since 1351 that identified islands in the Atlantic ...

THE AZORES: Corvo Island, Flores, Pico Island, Ponta Delgada, Santa Maria Island, Sao Jorge Island, Sao Miguel Island, ... see all

DESTINATION MADEIRA ISLANDS Madeira was rediscovered by Portuguese sailors some time between 1418 and 1420. The archipelago is considered to be the first discovery of the exploratory period initiated by Henry the Navigator. It is a popular year-round resort, noted for its Madeira wine, flowers, it's artisans, and its New Year's Eve celebrations...

DISCOVER THE MADEIRA ISLANDS: Camara de Lobos, Desertas Islands, Funchal, Machico, Porto Santo, Sao Vicente, ... see all

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