TOP THINGS TO DO ON YOUR NEXT TRIP TO PORTUGAL.
Portugal is a country in southern Europe, located on the Iberian Peninsula, bordering Spain. Home to over 10 million people, this country located on the shores of the Atlantic Ocean, has its portuguese culture highly influenced by its inherent geographical advantages. It's also the European country with the oldest borders.
BEACHES
Portugal is famous for its many charming, notorious beaches. Spending the summer there has been one of the most common travel plans among tourists worldwide.
And they're all quite different from one another! Some have a gigantic coastline, which will have you walk quite a bit until you reach the sea while others have a shorter strip of sand.
Another interesting thing is that some are urban, very close to the towns, from where you can see the traffic in the streets and restaurants. Some are more remote, making for breathtaking landscapes.
ALGARVE
In Algarve, unarguably the most famous beach destination, you'll find the warmest waters, rounding the 20ºC.
Its temperate Mediterranean climate (typified by mild and short winters and long, hot and dry summers), its natural landscapes, and the healthy gastronomy are attributes that attract millions of national and international tourists every year and that make the Algarve the most visited region in the country.
Algarve is one of the Portuguese regions with the largest number of foreign residents, mainly from other European countries.
VICENTINE COAST
Alternatively, the captivating Costa Vicentina is one of the most exciting stretches on the Portuguese coast: starting in Sines (two hours by car from Lisbon) in the Coastal Alentejo to Praia do Burgau, already very close to the city of Lagos in the Algarve.
It is a place favored by nature, where you can breathe ocean breeze-scented mountain air. The wind is constant, so water sports enthusiasts are attracted by the roar of the Atlantic.
NAZARE'
Still on the topic of beaches, Portugal is famous for Nazaré and its winter surf competitions. There are two beaches, both with an extensive coastline, but each with its unique vibe.
The North Beach is closest to wildlife, and it's where the records for the largest waves surfed are broken. Nazaré Beach itself, closer to the waterfront, is packed with trendy restaurants and ice cream parlors, which stay open until late at night.
LISBON
Lisbon is the capital of Portugal and the most populated city in the country, home to over half a million people.
Known as the “city of the seven hills“, it is the perfect balance between old and modern. Here you will find colorful buildings, spots to enjoy the traditional Fado music, and many landmarks linked to the Portuguese Age of Discovery.