A land of discoverers in the 16th century, Portugal is today a country of sleepy villages, historic cities, an impressive coastline and rolling hillsides covered with olive groves, vineyards and plantations. Simple, traditional food, soulful music, and plebeian joys such as sipping a glass of port, watching the sunset, walking down medieval alleyways and sunbathing on a sandy beach, are what touch the Portuguese soul.
Get under their skin by reading ‘The Return of the Caravels’ by Antonio Lobo Antunes, listen to Amalia Roderigues as she does the traditional fado in ‘O Melhor’ and watch Wim Wenders’ ‘A Lisbon Story’.
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Hotels/Packages
Escorted Tours
Rail Travel
Cruises
Sightseeing
Honeymoon
Hotels/Packages
There’s so much to see and experience that it can get quite confusing! To make things easier, here are a host of accommodation options, day tours, excursions and short duration packages that will help you discover hidden treasures and best value deals!
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Escorted Tours
The best and easiest way to see the highlights is on an escorted tour, where all your travel, accommodation and sightseeing arrangements are well taken care of. A knowledgeable local guide brings history and culture to life as you travel in the comfort of your deluxe coach.
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Rail Travel
Trail travel lets you get a taste of local life, besides being convenient, fast and economical. Watch the breathtaking scenery go by, stop at places that take your fancy and travel from city centre to city centre. Rail passes often offer savings on entrance fees to monuments, mountain railway tickets and more.
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Cruises
For sheer luxury and convenience, nothing can beat a cruise holiday. There’s no unpacking and repacking, no hopping from hotel to hotel, no waits at airports. You travel in style in a floating hotel that takes you from one interesting port to another, offers you fine dining and lots of exciting entertainment on board!
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Sightseeing
There’s so many things to do and see that you’ll never have enough time to do them all. Take a look at our recommended sightseeing options, plan your trip around them and enjoy the thrill of discovery!
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Honeymoon
Let’s face it, a honeymoon is a once in a life time event that will leave you with romantic memories to last forever. We offer you some great honeymoon options and experiences that will be truly unforgettable!
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Information
Capital: Lisbon
Official Languages: Portugese
Government: Republic
Currency: Euro
Time Zone: +0:00 GMT (5 ½ hrs behind India)
Telephone Calling Code: 00351
When to Visit
Best time to visit: Mid-June to
September (summer). In summer temperatures across the country average around 27°C. In July and August it gets hot and can go over 45°C. Spring and autumn are but warm with fewer crowds. It rains during winter from November to March and the average temperature is 11°C.
What to Eat and Drink
Portugal is a seafood
lover’s paradise. Fresh fish, prawns and octopus, hold pride of place, while cod is most common. The cuisine is rich and flavoured with piri piri, black pepper, cinnamon, vanilla, saffron, garlic, parsley and coriander. Portugese influences can be seen in Goan food, as well as tempura which they introduced to Japan.
What to eat and drink
Sardinhas asadas: Sardines grilled on charcoal
Arroz de Tamboril: Monkfish rice
Caldeirada: A bouillabaisse or stew with fish, shellfish, potatoes, tomato and onion
Alcatra: Beef marinated in red wine and garlic and then roasted
Carne de porco à alentejana: Fried pork with clams
Pasteis de nata: Custard Tarts
Caramel custard
Vinho: Tawny port
Green wine: Refers to the age, not colour of the drink
What to Buy
A fado music CD, football
memorabilia, vintage port, handcrafted ceramics, tiles and lace, cork products, beach clothes and shoes.
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