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| Portugal Tour & Travel Packages |  | | Portugal is a country on the Iberian Peninsula. Located in southwestern Europe, Portugal is the westernmost country of mainland Europe and is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the west and south and by Spain to the north and east. The Atlantic archipelagos of the Azores and Madeira are also part of Portugal. Portugal is a developed country has a high Human Development Index and is among the world's 20 highest rated countries in terms of quality of life, although having the lowest GDP per capita of Western European countries. It is a member of the European Union (since 1986) and the United Nations (since 1955); as well as a founding member of the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), North Atlantic Treaty Organization, Comunidade dos Países de Língua Portuguesa (Community of Portuguese Language Countries, CPLP), European Union's Eurozone, and is also a Schengen state. According to the Global Peace Index, Portugal is the 7th most peaceful country in the world, only behind Iceland, Denmark, Norway, New Zealand, Japan and Ireland. | | Tourist Attractions |
| Algarve - If looking for things to do in Portugal that include seas side activities head south to the very appealing Algarve region where Portugal’s best beaches are found. Comprised of three distinct cities as well as many quaint towns and villages, this area of Portugal skirts on the edge of the Atlantic and provides endless entertainment.
Torre de Belem - One of the many UNESCO sites in the country, Torre de Belem lies on the banks of the Tagus River in Lisbon. It is an attractive and unique monument and the tower’s distinct shape is sharply defined by the water and sky providing a beautiful visual. It was built as an integral aspect of a defensive system at the mouth of the river.
Torre de Belem - One of the many UNESCO sites in the country, Torre de Belem lies on the banks of the Tagus River in Lisbon. It is an attractive and unique monument and the tower’s distinct shape is sharply defined by the water and sky providing a beautiful visual. It was built as an integral aspect of a defensive system at the mouth of the river.
Historic Center of Oporto - Tourist attractions in Portugal also includes the historic center of Oporto which enjoys a lengthy 1,000 year old history. Here a Douro river cruise is the best way to float down the waterway and see life along the riverbanks as well as fertile vineyards and beautiful olive groves,
| | Shopping In Portugal | | Portugal shopping provides you with irresistible temptations. Small roadside stands along the Algarve coast offer a dazzling array of ceramics and the small antiques shops in cities like Lisbon, Porto and Évora are like mini museums. Although great bargains are rare the quality of the merchandise is very good. These are products of excellent quality and exclusiveness made by the hands of people with the artistic knowledge of true artisans. Each product tells a story that will allow the customer to make a journey and through his imagination visit real places and regions of Portugal with its customs and traditions |
| Portugal Cuisine | | Portuguese food is simple ingredients impeccably prepared. Based on regional produce, emphasising fish, meat, olive oil, tomato, and spices, it features hearty soups, homemade bread and cheeses, as well as unexpected combinations of meat and shellfish. Curry spices from Goa are common seasonings. These spices are typically used very sparingly, adding subtle flavour and depth to dishes There are scores of restaurants specialising in the cuisines of the old empire as well as Brazilian-style juice bars, offering drinks and ice-cream made from exotic fruits | | Weather | Lisbon has a warm climate, with sunny spring and summer days when temperatures frequently reach 85ºF (30ºC) or above. Winters are wet and windy, temperatures averaging around 50ºF (10ºC). | | Currency | | The currency of Portugal is EURO. |
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