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Portugal, [e] officially the Portuguese Republic, [f] is a country located on the Iberian Peninsula in Southwestern Europe, whose territory also includes the Macaronesian archipelagos of the Azores and Madeira.
With vibrant historic cities, incredible beaches and wonderful wine regions, Portugal has plenty to offer. Here's our pick of the best places to visit.
Portugal, country lying along the Atlantic coast of the Iberian Peninsula in southwestern Europe. Once continental Europe’s greatest power, Portugal shares commonalities, geographic and cultural, with the countries of both northern Europe and the Mediterranean. Learn more about Portugal.
Discover Portugal through the eyes of its writers, where literature meets travel. Explore inland Portugal’s towns and cities Get ready for a fascinating journey, where authenticity can be found on every corner and history comes alive in every monument.
Medieval castles, cobblestone villages, captivating cities and golden beaches: the Portugal experience can be many things. History, great food and idyllic scenery are just the beginning.
Nestled along the sun-drenched Iberian Peninsula, Portugal is home to historic cities and photogenic towns, rolling hills covered with vines and cork trees, and some of the most beautiful beaches in Europe.
Here are 25 epic things to do in Portugal, from visiting the cities, towns, and beaches on mainland Portugal to island hopping in the Azores and hiking in Madeira.
20 Beautiful Places to Visit in Portugal — From Fairy-tale Castles to Charming Beach Towns. Take your pick of time-honored villages, pristine stretches of coast, and more.
Portugal is a small country – roughly the size of the state of Indiana in North America and slightly larger than Scotland. But there’s a lot to see here , from hilltop villages in the Alentejo to remote UNESCO World Heritage sites , not to mention over 100 beaches in the Algarve.
In 1974, a left-wing military coup ushered in broad democratic reforms. The following year, Portugal granted independence to all its African colonies. Portugal is a founding member of NATO and entered the EC (now the EU) in 1986.