| Portugal has gained its independence over 800 years | | | | information that will help you: |
| ago, and as such, is amongst the oldest, and most | | | | * Portugal is the world's most famous supplier of |
| interesting countries in europe. | | | | cork. |
| It is situated on the west of the Iberian Peninsula, | | | | * Portugal is an easy place to lose your heart in. |
| and this Atlantic facing location was to play a major | | | | * Portugal is a growing capitalist economy with a per |
| part in Portugal's cultural and economic development. | | | | capita GDP two-thirds that of the four big West |
| Explorers from portugal dominated the Elizabethan | | | | European economies. |
| age of exploration and developed business links with | | | | * Despite its turbulent past Portugal is a stable |
| the the Indian subcontinent and the far east. As a | | | | country. |
| consequence, Portugal soon became one of the | | | | * Contrary to popular belief, Portugal is not a |
| richest and politically powerful nations in early europe. | | | | Mediterranean country, but an Atlantic nation, and it is |
| Portugal enjoys the advantage of a sunny climate | | | | proud of it, too. |
| and distinct natural countryside which has made | | | | * The only country that borders Portugal is Spain, |
| Portugal into one of the most popular countries for a | | | | and the Portuguese are proud to define themselves |
| quiet stay in a relaxing vacation villa. In addition to the | | | | as 'anything but panish'. |
| many luxury holiday villas and apartments, Portugal | | | | A holiday in Portugal may be the most wonderful |
| also offers an ideal environment for followers of | | | | holiday of your life. |
| water sports and golf. | | | | Why not indulge yourself with a memorable and |
| Portugal is veritably a wonderful place to take a | | | | scenic vacation at one of the adorable luxury |
| vacation. | | | | portuguese villas. You can find plenty of villas to |
| If you are planning on visiting portugal to take a | | | | chose from at 'luxury villas in portugal'. |
| holiday, here are a few interesting snippets of | | | | |