Funchal, capital of Madeira, began life as a pirate town, cultivating fennel. Nowadays, it is a vibrant city, with a host of upmarket hotels and restaurants. It is very popular all year round with tourists, as it is sunny whatever the season. Here, one will find sun, sea, sand, history, culture and easy access to…
If you are visiting Portugal Albufeira, capital of the Algarve is one place you should consider visiting. As well as being a beautiful sunny holiday resort with sandy beaches, it is a city with a rich heritage and history. Albufeira’s location on the coast means that it is relatively easily accessible by a number of…
Funchal is the largest city in the Madeira region of Portugal. A pleasant climate with temperatures from about 20°C in Winter to 25°C in Summer contributes to its popularity as a holiday destination. The city is located beneath a backdrop of mountains in south of Madeira and is the sunniest part of the island. It…
This popular tourist town has a marina, golf courses, numerous hotels, apartments, restaurants and bars to cater for the influx of visitors. The town has two beaches, the Fisherman’s beach the Tunnel beach. The two main tourist areas are ‘The Strip’ which contains most of the clubs, pubs and nightlife and the Old Town which…
Porto is Portugal’s second largest city and contains numerous cultural and historical attractions. Visitors can enjoy the many events held here throughout the year pncluding the Festival of St. John in June Queima das Fitas in May.
Lisbon (or Lisboa) is the capital and largest city in Portugal and is considered to be a major European financial centre. It has a a rich and diverse cultural heritage dating from Roman, Christian and Muslim eras and has numerous churches and buildings of architectural interest. However it is also a very modern city which…
Portugal, on the Southwest of Europe has a long Atlantic coastline and is famous for its warm coastal climate and sandy beaches. The cities of Lisbon and Porto and the areas of The Algarve and Madeira are very popular tourist destinations. Culture, the sun, beaches and good food are the main attractions. In recent years…