Fly or drive to sunny Portugal, where you’re sure to experience wonderful accommodation. In fact, most of the private holiday villas in Portugal are available for rent all year and are generally of a very high standard. But, before you pack, don’t forget to book your Car Rental as driving is easy and many roads are quieter than in the UK.
Lots of holiday villas in Portugal are situated in the ‘Algarve’ region, where they are neatly decorated with whitewashed render and topped with orange coloured pan-tiled roofs. The Algarve Coast is very popular with northern European visitors who are looking for the warmth of the sun in a quieter location than its bordering neighbour, Spain. The warm climate here ensures that Portugal is blessed with almost 230 days of sunshine each year, plus very little rain.
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The Algarve is atypical sun and sand holiday destination attracting tens of thousands of Europeans every summer. Although the region has much to offer both the package holiday maker, independent traveller and, of course, golfer, many visitors to Portugal fail to get beyond the trappings of the holiday resorts and sample the real Portugal.
Outside of the Algarve, Portugal has a long and illustrious history. An independent nation since 1143, Portugal is one of the oldest nations in Europe and it’s location on the Atlantic coast of the Iberian Peninsula dictates a long history of sea faring and discovery. A vast monumental and cultural legacy has been left for modern visitors to enjoy. The tourist information site gives an interesting and informative overview of the cultural and historic attractions of the country as well as useful guides to the regions and cities of Portugal.
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Most tourists visit Portugal for its beautiful beaches. However, there are several amazing museums in Portugal, too. If you’re going on a vacation in Portugal, you’ll want to stop by some of them to make your trip more worthwhile.
One of the most popular museums in Portugal is the National Azulejo Museum or Tile Museum in Lisbon. Housed in the former Convento da Madre de Deus, the Tile museum offers more than just a spectacular collection of more than 7,000 tiles. It also displays other ceramic works and 18th century baroque ornaments.
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