- Despite Portugal being a small country, it varies a lot in terms of landscapes, gastronomy, culture, according to if you are in the North, Center, or South, so take the opportunity of your visit to Portugal to enjoy all these amazing and rich differences.
- Portugal has numerous attractions that enchant for their originality, for their good characteristics or for their natural beauty.
Activities
7 Recommended Activities in Portugal
Art and culture
Art and culture reflect the Portuguese character and its openness to the world. You’ll find them in villages, towns and cities, in the monuments and in popular traditions. There’s something for everyone.
Beaches
With 830km (516 miles) of coastline, Portugal has sun-kissed shores of every type, and therefore is a fantastic destination for beach-lovers.
Cities
One of the oldest countries in Europe, Portugal (which became a kingdom in the mid-12th century) doesn’t suffer from a lack of beautiful historic towns.
Golf
Portugal is one of Europe’s most popular golfing destinations. The country’s warm, sunny Algarve region alone counts for more than 40 golf courses, many of them world-famous championship layouts.
Nature
Portugal’s geography makes it a very diverse country, in terms of landscapes. With the hills in the north, the plains to the south and the Atlantic to the west, it is a country for all tastes, especially suited for nature lovers.
Surf
Nearly every spot on the Portuguese shore is blessed with swell and good waves, and you won’t have to travel much to find different surfing conditions for all types of surfers.
Wines
Portugal has a strong winemaking tradition with wines from the Douro and Alentejo, as well as the famous Port and Madeira wines.
Art and culture
Art and culture reflect the Portuguese character and its openness to the world. You’ll find them in villages, towns and cities, in the monuments and in popular traditions. There’s something for everyone.
Beaches
With 830km (516 miles) of coastline, Portugal has sun-kissed shores of every type, and therefore is a fantastic destination for beach-lovers.
Cities
One of the oldest countries in Europe, Portugal (which became a kingdom in the mid-12th century) doesn’t suffer from a lack of beautiful historic towns.
Golf
Portugal is one of Europe’s most popular golfing destinations. The country’s warm, sunny Algarve region alone counts for more than 40 golf courses, many of them world-famous championship layouts.
Nature
Portugal’s geography makes it a very diverse country, in terms of landscapes. With the hills in the north, the plains to the south and the Atlantic to the west, it is a country for all tastes, especially suited for nature lovers.
Surf
Nearly every spot on the Portuguese shore is blessed with swell and good waves, and you won’t have to travel much to find different surfing conditions for all types of surfers.
Wines
Portugal has a strong winemaking tradition with wines from the Douro and Alentejo, as well as the famous Port and Madeira wines.
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