What to see in Portugal
The country of Fado has a lot to offer you, whether you are looking for a weekend deal or you want to make a tour around Portugal.
What to see in Lisbon
Let's start with the capital. If you are looking for last minute holidays to Lisbon, you will discover one of the most vital and cosmopolitan cities in Southern Europe. Visit the castle of São Jorge where, in addition to enjoying the best views of the Portuguese city, you can enter this original construction of the V century, an enclave full of history. Go down to the Alfama district to savor the essence of the city and stop for a wine while listening to a beautiful Portuguese fado.
Your holiday to Lisbon will not be complete until you have gone to the Belém Tower, on the banks of the Tagus River, and taken the opportunity to enter the Jeronimos Monastery, declared a World Heritage Site. If you want to make an excursion from Lisbon, we recommend spending a day in Sintra, where you will find historic mansions and castles of the most picturesque.
What to see in the north and centre of Portugal
If you are looking for a hotel in the north of Portugal, you will find incredible deals in Braga, the third largest city in the country. You can't miss its majestic historic religious temples such as the cathedral, the monastery do Tibães or the imposing staircase of the Bom Jesus do Monte sanctuary. Holy Week and the festivities of São João, in June, are the most recommended dates to experience the city in all its splendour.
Raio Palace in Braga - Portugal
Relax in the spas of northern Portugal and have a great time at the Amarante water park in Aveiro, a city known as the Portuguese Venice because of the beautiful canals that vertebrate it. Once you have tasted the ovos moles, you can continue your tour of Portugal arriving in Oporto, another of the wonders of this country.
What to do in Porto
Besides enjoying the best hotels in Portugal, Porto is a perfect city for a weekend holiday. A good way to get to know this city and glimpse its charm is getting lost in the old town, to admire its typical facades decorated with colourful tiles. Continue your visit crossing the imposing bridge of Luis I to go to Vilanova de Gaia and taste the famous Port wine in front of the best views of the Portuguese city. Also, if you are a Harry Potter fan, you can't miss the bookshop where J.K Rowling was inspired to imagine Ollivander's store: the Livraria Lello e Irmão.
Porto - Portugal
What to visit in the Portuguese Algarve
It is said that the best beaches in Portugal are in the Algarve, and no wonder. One of the most popular places for your all-inclusive holidays in Spain and Portugal is located in the south of the country, facing the Atlantic Ocean at its best. If you plan a route through the Algarve, one of the mandatory stops is Ponta da Piedade, in the city of Lagos, where you can enjoy some impressive cliffs and curious rock formations.
Next, the route through the best beaches of the Algarve takes us to Tavira, where you will find miles of white sand to enjoy the sea and the sun. One of the most beautiful is Cacela Velha, a quiet place where you will have no problem to plant the umbrella. You can finish your route in Cabo San Vicente, which is one of the southernmost points of the Iberian Peninsula. The greatest charms of this point are to see the sunset and make a visit to its ancient fortress.
Lagos - Portugal
The islands of Portugal
If you want to get away from the mainland on your holiday to Portugal, in the archipelagos of Madeira and Azores you will find the deal you are looking for. For starters, the island where Cristiano Ronaldo was born will offer you a real experience if you like the mountain destinations. With its spectacular World Heritage National Parks and hiking trails without having to give up some of the best beaches in Portugal with black sand: Praia da Laje.
Fuchal - Madeira Island
On the other hand, the Azores islands are made up of nine islands with the quietest beaches in Portugal. The island of Terceira is one of the most popular destinations, perfect for a romantic holiday. There you can go whale watching, take a stroll through Angra do Heroismo, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, and take a holiday to the volcanic caves of the island. São Miguel is also one of the islands with more perfect places for your holiday. The Sete Cidades Lake , where you can discover a volcanic caldera, is one of the star excursions you should do on this Portuguese island.
Angra do Heroismo - Terceira Island
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