With about 60% of its area included in the Natural Park of Southwest Alentejo and Costa Vicentina in the municipality of Vila do Bispo is one of the few municipalities in the Algarve where the wilderness remains intact, even if combined with a rich cultural heritage. Located in the extreme westernmost region, and with unique …
Porto
Known as the northern capital, the city of Porto has about 240 000 inhabitants. Formed a Roman fortress build at an intersection of Portuguese trade routes, the city of Porto prospered during the expansion of Portuguese empire in the fifteenth century and with the Wine. Raised to a World Cultural Heritage by UNESCO, the historic …
Portimão
The natural beauty, the rich cuisine, the warm air and sea and the extensive beaches of Portimão are among the most appealing of the Algarve. In a few decades, has risen from a humble fishing village to a modern city turned to tourism. The summer season is clearly the most animated of the year and …
Peniche
Peniche is a Portuguese city of Leiria district which lies on a peninsula about 10 km perimeter, forming its western end the Cabo Carvoeiro. Peniche has several miles of coastline where you can find a wide variety of beaches of fine sand and clear waters that have up to several kilometres and stretches of dramatic …
Madeira Islands
Madeira is a small volcanic origin archipelago located just 500 km from the mainland (Lisbon 1.30h) in the Atlantic Ocean. It comprises the islands of Madeira, Porto Santo Island and the Wild and Desert Islands. The climate is mild with pleasant temperatures all year round. The landscape is full of lush vegetation, streams and waterfalls …
