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Alentejo Wine Route /
A wine producing region with a great tradition, the Alentejo Wine Route is surprising in terms of its excellent wines and distinctive aromas and colours. Enjoy and savour the aromatic flavours of...
Slate villages /
If you're looking for a different holiday experience, visit Portugal's slate villages! The slate villages are a network of 24 villages distributed across 14 municipalities. In a landscape...
Birds of the Algarve /
A region of pure, unspoilt nature, the Algarve has some excellent landscapes in which to watch the region’s birdlife.
Guimarães Jazz /
If you’re a jazz fan, make sure not to miss the Guimarães festival, from 11 to 20 November!
Spa & Wellness – Madeira /
Seduction of the Senses!
This floating garden is a truly idyllic setting for discovering the perfect balance between body and soul – an invitation to relax you just can’t afford to turn down....
Gastronomy of the Azores /
Discover unique fish and shellfish species used in Azorean gastronomy.
Grão Vasco Museum in Viseu /
Travel to Viseu and discover one of Portugal's finest art museums. The museum is located in a building attached to the Cathedral - the Paço dos Três Escalões - that was recently subject to an...
World Heritage in the north /
In the region that nine centuries ago served as the birthplace of Portugal, admire the many historical testimonies of the people and their culture. In the North of Portugal, visit the four...
Quintas da Madeira /
Witnesses to bygone times! Come and discover the Quintas of Madeira, where you will find genuine paradises in which to spend your holidays!
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September 2010 /
Fancy spending a few days in harmony with nature? Escape from stress and rediscover your inner balance? Well come to Portugal and relax!
Portugal has a wide array of natural settings, where you’ll discover that it’s easy to forget about your everyday concerns. From North to South and the Atlantic islands, numerous Nature Reserves and Parks harbour enchanting secluded spots and rare species of fauna and flora, at easy reach via signposted paths.
But if you simply want to stay put, why not choose one of the thermal springs or spas. Install yourself in one of Portugal’s excellent hotels and enjoy our famous hospitality. These pure leisure spots located in the North and Centre regions, in extremely beautiful settings, will guarantee your well-being. In the Algarve and Madeira, thalassotherapy centres and spas offer relaxation programmes that will leave you on cloud nine.
With your body and spirit refreshed you’ll be able to return home - ready for the challenges of a new year at work. But don’t forget to come back. In Portugal, we’ll always keep a special place for you!
| Portugal Masters /
In October, the world’s greatest golfers will travel to Vilamoura to take part in Portugal Masters. |
| Grand Prix of Portugal /
The Portuguese Motorcycling Grand Prix, a stage on the annual motorcycling circuit for 125 c.c., 250 c.c. and MotoGP motorcycles, is held on October. |
| Rip Curl Pro Search /
In October, journey to Peniche to watch the world’s top professional surfing competition. |
| Lisbon Architecture Triennial /
Don’t miss the Lisbon Architecture Triennial, the largest event of its kind in the Iberian Peninsula. |
| AngraJazz /
Year after year, in October, the Angra do Heroísmo International Jazz Festival, has progressively affirmed its position as one of the leading jazz festivals in Portugal. |
| Baja Portalegre 500 /
Cross-country racing fans should check out the Baja Portalegre 500, to be held on the roads of the Alentejo region in October. |
| Half Marathon of Portugal /
In September, you can cross Europe's longest bridge on foot. |
| Dinosaurs invade the ... /
From March to October, come to Castelo Branco and see the world’s largest exhibition of dinosaur skeletons and replicas. |
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