Portugal Offers

Holidays to Portugal

Holidays to Portugal offer a huge range of possibilities from awe inspiring sandy beaches, picturesque traditional towns and villages and an abundance of sporting opportunities including world class golf courses and of course the glorious climate.

Portugal holidays offer a country of astonishing beauty and diversity, from a rugged stretch of windswept coastline to a pristine beach where fishermen mend their nets beside brightly painted sardine boats or a cobbled street overlooked by dazzling whitewashed houses with wooden balconies and red-tiled roofs.

Portugal is a land of infinite options. You can mingle with the crowds in one of the more sophisticated beach resorts or wander through the mediaeval quarters of historic cities like Lisbon. To explore the more remote beauty spots stay overnight in a romantic pousada - a converted farm, monastery or manor house enjoying a wonderful setting - an amazing bargain.

The Algarve holiday resorts have often sprung up from small fishing villages to become popular destinations for Portugal holidays, with excellent facilities close to the miles of sandy beaches that stretch along the coast.

The island of Madeira, lying southwest of the Portuguese mainland has some magnificent vistas of the island’s greenery against the azure sea and boasts a superb year round climate. The lovely picturesque villages and historic features of Madeira are complimented by top-notch facilities and plenty of water sports.

If it's an activity holiday you're looking for, Portugal is one of Europe's premier golfing destinations while the tennis schools are second-to-none. You could try your hand at big game fishing or horse riding, learn how to windsurf or water ski. Other unmissable experiences include Fado (Portugal's answer to soul music), country fairs where centuries old folk traditions are lovingly re-enacted, Port wine tastings and mouth-watering fish suppers.