Portugal: Your Next Holiday Destination?

Portugal has some of the most interesting places to visit, which will make you question why have you never visited here before? An added bonus is that travelling to Portugal and staying there is very cheap indeed, so matter what your budget, you can still get away to a fun filled sunny place.

There is a range of accommodations to suit your own needs and of course you can also choose the board basis, be it self catering right up to all inclusive. But before you book, take a look at some information about Portugal to help you make your decision much easier.

Portugal is very easy to get to with flights going from many of the UK’s airports; many flights go to the capital which is Lisbon; other airports include Faro and Porto.

The most popular beach destination in Portugal is the Algarve; this has beautiful weather the whole year round, however during April to October is the hottest with little clouds, and longer days in the sun. Here you can find smaller resorts to explore all filled with fun water activities, and marinas. Other beach resorts include:

• Costa do Sol - set to the west of Lisbon this is a bustling place to go, and with 20 miles or beach it is no wonder why.
• Beiras - To the north of Lisbon and more central in Portugal is this beach area. This area can have more secluded spots ideal to get away from the hustle and bustle. The waters here are ideal for surfers, although sometimes the currents can be quite strong.
• Costa Verde - This is right up in the north of Portugal, where it approaches Spain. This area can be a bit cooler, but has some breathtaking sights.

You will also find some great National Parks in Portugal, where you can take part in a number of activities, like hiking; caving and mountain biking. Many of these activities are very cheap to do making it perfect for families to do something other than sitting around the pool or at the beach. Two of the best areas for this is Parque Nacional da Peneda Geres and Parque Natural da Serra da Estrela.

If you wish to take in a bit of culture and history, then Lisbon can be the place for you to go to. It is settled within the hills, and has a more traditional old world feel to it, with its narrow streets and medieval architecture.