Portugal is one of the most fascinating and inexpensive destinations in Europe. It has superb beach resorts, wistful towns and cities, wonderful vineyards, wheat fields and landscape wreathed in olive groves.Portugal contains enough World Heritage Sites, natural and cultural wonders to keep any visitor busy for a long time.Portugal contains enough World Heritage Sites, natural and cultural wonders to keep any visitor busy for a long time.

The climate is mild year round. Summers are dry and clear, with warm sunshine extending long into Autumn. Winters are moderately cool and are the rainiest time of year, except in subtropical Madeira, where there is little rain. It is a country of astonishing diversity, idyllic weather and welcoming people. Not to mention picture-postcard scenery with a rugged windswept coastline, pristine beaches where fishermen mend their nets beside brightly painted sardine boats, cobbled streets, dazzling whitewashed houses and fairytale castles.

 

The Portuguese language has become one of the most widely spoken in the world.