Travel to a land rich in award-winning wines, world renowned golf courses, unique architecture and world-class beaches.
Bordered by the Atlantic Ocean, Portugal
shares the Iberian Peninsula with Spain. Its long, varied coastline, sunny
climate, and the relaxed lifestyle of the inhabitants have made it a sought
after holiday destination.
To the south, the Algarve
is awash with modern high-rise resorts offering everything package
holidaymakers could ask for. On the west coast Portugal’s capital, Lisbon is a bright, busy, crowded city surrounded by
bustling tourist resorts. As with its northern neighbour, Porto, it offers eclectic
restaurants, colourful boutiques, bohemian cafes and stylish nightclubs.
But if you want something quieter and
more relaxed, head a few miles north or east and discover a largely undeveloped
picturesque countryside full of medieval villages and towns where life has
changed little over several centuries such as Évora, Coimbra, Guimarães
and Braga.
Travellers
have long been enchanted by the mixture of modern and traditional living in
this fascinating country. Portugal's warm sunny weather makes exploring a
centuries-old vineyard, visiting stone villages in the mountains or soaking up
rays on the magnificent southern shoreline a real pleasure. But if you are looking
for a more active holiday there are plenty of opportunities for hiking,
surfing, windsurfing, horse-riding, big game fishing, kayaking, diving, golfing
and mountain biking.
Portugal uses the Euro and foreign
currency can be exchanged in all banks, Airports, bureaux de change and train
stations. By far the best option for travellers is to use debit/credit cards.
Cash can be drawn from ATM machines
24 hours a day. The machines can be identified by the letters MB (Multibanco). Traveller's cheques are also
accepted in major establishments.
Before travelling to Portugal you should check the Visa and Passport requirements at https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice.
