Flight, Hotel & Holiday Bargains to Portugal
Summary
As one of the oldest countries in Europe, Portugal incorporates a blend of historical monuments and futuristic buildings. Bordering Spain, Portugal holidays share the same laidback cosmopolitan atmosphere and beautiful summer weather. Whatever the type of holiday you are looking for, whether it is a beach break or a city break you are sure to find it here. Beach holidays to Portugal tend to be taken in the Algarve, a magnificent coastal region with sun drenched beaches and vibrant nightlife. Or you could try Lisbon, the capital, filled with modern culture and an essence of Spanish lifestyle. Holidays to Portugal are tailor made to satisfy, whether it is a long awaited family getaway or a young group of friends in search of a cheap holiday, Portugal boasts a bundle of options to suit everyone.
Getting there and getting around
Portugal has a number of airports, but depending on the type of holiday you choose, there are two that are most commonly used. Faro International airport is situated in the South of the country with the majority of passengers landing here to travel to the Algarve for a sun kissed beach holiday. Lisbon International Airport is a more popular choice for those looking for a city break, taking time out to study Portugal’s history in the magnificent capital. Both are extremely popular and bring in millions of tourists year after year. Cheap flights to Portugal are extremely easy to find as many low cost carriers travel out there weekly. Shuttles run daily at both airports and there is a network of buses available to those who don’t already qualify for transfers with their tour operator, so getting to and from any of the hotels in Portugal is usually very straightforward.
Things to do
Portugal enjoys wonderful weather and a tourist industry which is expanding by the day. The most popular area of Portugal, the Algarve is famous for its marvellous stretches of sandy beaches and sophisticated marinas; it draws in over 2 million tourists every year. There is an array of water sports on offer along any part of the Mediterranean coastline, or you could hop onto a boat and head out to sea for a spot of fishing in search of a famous Blue Marlin perhaps.
Uptown in the Portuguese capital there are charming streets filled with atmospheric bars playing out Portugal’s traditional melancholy Fado music, more popular with Portuguese locals it is an ideal nightspot for the curious tourist in search for a bit of traditional Portuguese culture.
Portugal is a renowned destination for golf, with 80 golf courses in total, 19 in the Algarve alone; it’s easy to see why golfers flock here regularly. You can enjoy playing a spot of golf with friends under warm sunshine and overlooking clear blue seas, whilst looking forward to a relaxing night out in the evening.
Food and Drink
The Portuguese cuisine is often confused with the Spanish cuisine however is in fact quite different. Eaten in large portions, fruit, vegetables, olive oil and fish are hugely popular served with a choice of wines here. Lisbon is intensely popular for its sea food with it being home to the renowned fish market ‘Cascais’, which sits just outside the region. A famous eatery named ‘Gambrinus’ that was established over 70 years ago, is an acclaimed seafood restaurant and also a well known beer house, which is popular with locals and is receives lots of positive reviews. The Algarve, more known for its tourist industry has a blend of quality international restaurants along with more traditional restaurants, all offering exceedingly good value for money. In the majority of restaurants in Portugal, if not all, wine is a must with any meal. Originating from regions further north, Portuguese wine and port is drunk by many locals and tourists alike. To sample some of these fine wines in the Algarve, try the highly acclaimed restaurant ‘Sao Gabriel ‘which boasts a notable wine list