Portugal Becoming A Holiday Hotspot

Portugal is fast becoming a holiday hotspot. Last year, the number of foreign visitors to the country hit an all-time high, with a whopping 54% rise to 7.7 million visitors, according to the country’s National Statistics Institute.

The most popular tourist hotspots in Portugal are Lisbon, the Algarve and Madeira. The Portuguese government is also developing new tourist destinations such as the Douro Valley in the north-east and Alentejo in the south.

One of western Europe’s best kept secrets, this increasingly popular travel destination is rich with culture, history and is one of the most vibrant and interesting countries to visit.

Portugal has played a major part in shaping the world during the 15th and 16th centuries thanks to the (or “New World Discoveries”) of countries such as Brazil, Mozambique, and East Timor.