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- Visit Portugal.
"Portugal is a country blessed with an amazing variety of
landscapes, customs, cuisine, and architecture. There’s
genuinely something for everyone.
Let’s start with the architecture. The monastery at
Alcobaça is a wonderful example of Gothic design, while
the one at Batalha, built in the Manueline style, is
equally awe-inspiring. In the north, Baroque dominates,
but you’ll also marvel at the Palace and Convent of Mafra,
near Lisbon. And last but not least, everywhere you go in
Portugal you’ll see traditional blue and white ceramic
tiles.
For nature lovers Portugal truly has it all. Start by
spending some time in one of our many nature reserves, or
exploring the local countryside. On foot, bike, or down
river marvel at the dizzying variety of flora and fauna.
And take a trip to Madeira and the Azores, places of
outstanding natural beauty.
And for those of you who like a burst of adrenalin, the
surfing resorts of Cascais, Ericeira and Baleal are world
famous.
A great way to get a feel for the real Portugal is to stay
in rural accommodation. From the manor houses and stately
homes of the north, to the simple stone of the Beira
regions, to the whitewashed farmhouses of the Alentejo,
warm hospitality greets you everywhere.
And finally, the cuisine. From our largest cities, to our
smallest towns you will never be short of a good table to
sit at and mouth-watering local delicacies to savour. From
the freshest of fish, to sumptuous meats and heavenly
deserts, Portuguese cooking is superb. And what better way
to wash it all down than by enjoying one of our
magnificent wines?"
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