Portugal

Lisbon is a vibrant and passionate city with lively and friendly neighbourhoods. The city is a popular tourist destination for those in Europe to take a city break or for those from further afield looking to explore more of Portugal or the continent. There are hundreds of hotels in Lisbon...

This Northern Portuguese city predates the Romans and was the first capital of the country. Its 13th-century university is one of the oldest in Europe, and Coimbra still maintains a reputation as a city of learning. While its population approaches 150,000, twice as many again live in the immediate...

Aveiro is a city of around 80,000, just under an hour south of Porto down the A1. Its long history includes the Romans who used it as a place for salt exploration. Aveiro developed trade links in the Middle Ages and became popular with Portuguese royalty. Aside from salt,...

The Algarve is on the south coast of Portugal, also covering part of the west coast which is on the Atlantic Ocean. It is a lovely place to visit for a beach holiday and covers an area of 4,997 km sq. (19,304 sq. feet), with sandy white beaches with...

Braga in Northern Portugal has been home to human settlement since before the Roman Empire. It is less than an hour north of today’s Porto yet as an inland city, its importance is as much about being a hub for inland parts of Northern Portugal as anything else. Its population is...

Portugal has a rich history based on the exploits of its explorers that sailed to all corners of the world. That history manifests itself in some stunning landmarks and architecture. Its latitude means there are many weeks when the weather ensures that holidaymakers can sunbathe and swim on its...