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Alcobaça Monastery /
Visit the monastery of Santa Maria de Alcobaça, an architectural masterpiece.
Discovering Mafra /
Wonder at Mafra's Palace & National Forest Reserve.
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Azulejos in Portugal /
The azulejos of Portugal encompass styles and languages of all periods and fill any visit with colour.
Islands and lakes of the Azores /
The purity of nature across the Azores is proven in its greenery and flowers.
Walking in Madeira /
Discover the fantastic and exotic world of Madeira.
Country of manor houses /
Experience the traditional charms of Portugal’s historic manor houses.
Slate villages /
If you're looking for a different holiday experience, visit Portugal's slate villages!
Village tourism in Alentejo /
Visit the castles and villages of the Alentejo for a relaxing, peaceful holiday.
Nature around Lisbon /
The Lisbon Region is blessed with a remarkable concentration of natural beauties, with the sea to the west, the River Zêzere and the River Tagus to the north-east and the estuary of the River Sado...
Portuguese cuisine /
The gastronomy of Portugal is as rich and varied as its landscapes and heritage.
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November 2011 /
Portugal is a country blessed with an amazing variety of landscapes, customs, cuisine, and architecture. There’s genuinely something for everyone.
Let’s start with the architecture. The monastery at Alcobaça is a wonderful example of Gothic design, while the one at Batalha, built in the Manueline style, is equally awe-inspiring. In the north, Baroque dominates, but you’ll also marvel at the Palace and Convent of Mafra, near Lisbon. And last but not least, everywhere you go in Portugal you’ll see traditional blue and white ceramic tiles.
For nature lovers Portugal truly has it all. Start by spending some time in one of our many nature reserves, or exploring the local countryside. On foot, bike, or down river marvel at the dizzying variety of flora and fauna. And take a trip to Madeira and the Azores, places of outstanding natural beauty.
And for those of you who like a burst of adrenalin, the surfing resorts of Cascais, Ericeira and Baleal are world famous.A great way to get a feel for the real Portugal is to stay in rural accommodation. From the manor houses and stately homes of the north, to the simple stone of the Centro de Portugal region, to the whitewashed farmhouses of the Alentejo, warm hospitality greets you everywhere.
And finally, the cuisine. From our largest cities, to our smallest towns you will never be short of a good table to sit at and mouth-watering local delicacies to savour. From the freshest of fish, to sumptuous meats and heavenly deserts, Portuguese cooking is superb. And what better way to wash it all down than by enjoying one of our magnificent wines?
| New Year in Madeira /
Experience the colour and the fireworks at the New Year festivities in Funchal, Madeira. |
| Lisbon Marathon /
Every year in December, the streets of the Portuguese capital are invaded by the Lisbon Marathon – Portugal’s oldest marathon event. |
| Guimarães 2012 /
The city of Guimarães will be Europe’s Capital of Culture in 2012. Come and visit the town where you will find a vibrant creative energy, the place where anything can happen. |
| Óbidos Vila Natal /
Visit Óbidos – Christmas Town – and enter a truly magical world! |
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