| People have been enjoying the dramatic rocky | | | | museums and monuments to show off the regions |
| coastline of Portugal holidays for the last 40 years. | | | | fascinating history. |
| The most popular region is the Algarve which | | | | The rich and famous flock to the high quality golf |
| stretches along the sunny southern coast. Portugal | | | | courses in the area. You don't need to be wealthy |
| holidays can be enjoyed all year round thanks to the | | | | though as most courses are open to beginners and |
| mild winter climate. | | | | also offer lessons to all levels of competence. |
| Despite being one of Europe's smallest countries, | | | | The Portuguese love their horses and there are |
| Portugal has had a huge impact on the world over | | | | plenty of dressage and riding stables in the area for |
| the years. Explorers Cabral; credited with discovering | | | | all ages to enjoy whilst on Portugal holidays. The |
| Brazil and Vasco de Gama; commander of the first | | | | beaches and surrounding countryside are perfect for |
| ship to sail from Europe both came from Portugal. | | | | an early morning gallop or leisurely trek. |
| Life today still revolves around the sea with fantastic | | | | No Portugal holidays would be complete without |
| beaches, delightful marinas and a vast array of water | | | | trying your hand at fishing as they are a true sea |
| sports available throughout the Algarve. | | | | faring nation here. You can charter boats or join a |
| The area pretty much began life as a coastline full of | | | | trip to catch tuna, ray, mackerel, salmon bass and |
| small fishing villages and has managed to retain most | | | | swordfish, again all levels are welcome. |
| of its charm despite growing rapidly into a thriving | | | | It's also worth checking to see if there are any |
| tourist resort. | | | | carnivals going on during your Portugal holidays. The |
| The quiet resorts of Alvor and Praia da Luz are | | | | Portuguese are fiercely proud of their heritage and |
| perfect for families as are the stunning beaches at | | | | need no excuse to party. They go on in cities |
| Praia da Oura and Praia da Roche. Vilamoura and | | | | throughout the region and always give holidaymakers |
| Albufeira are a little livelier and the 'strip' at | | | | the chance to join in and learn more about local |
| Montechoro is one of the liveliest areas in the | | | | culture. |
| Algarve. Lagos and the capital Faro have plenty of | | | | |