 portugal.the wind is calling you… portugal.the wind is calling you… portugal.the wind is calling you… portugal.the wind is calling you… portugal.the wind is calling you… |
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The wind is calling you… to Portugal... to watch the 2007 World Sailing Championships this June. The Bay of Cascais will be filled with over 1,000 vessels and 1,700 sailors. Can you imagine it? Take part in this unforgettable event!
Bathed by the Atlantic ocean and a gentle climate, Portugal is the ideal place for practising nautical sports, benefiting from a large number of ports and marinas along the coast that guarantee a quality service to all sailors… whether seasoned veterans or beginners.
Do you enjoy surfing, windsurfing or bodyboarding? You’ll find the best spots for catching the perfect wave in Guincho, Ericeira, Peniche and the Costa Vicentina How about the latest novely - kitesurfing? Feel the adrenalin as you glide over the water, driven by the wind...it’s amazing!
Other adventures await you in the Azores. Set off on an expedition to the high seas to observe whales, cachalots and dolphins...a unique experience!
Or spend some different and relaxing holidays with your family or friends on a house-boat. Navigate around Europe’s largest artificial lake – the Alqueva dam – visiting the various riverfront settlements... and discover the Alentejo region.
Accept our challenge and embark on an adventure. Come to Portugal! |
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