Portugal Travel

Portugal is a small country in the southern portion of Europe. It is a close neighbor to Spain but the great thing is that Portugal can hold it’s own in terms of its rich history, culture and people.

Portugal is a very charming and romantic place to visit. Many of the old churches and buildings from centuries past are still in good condition and are open to the public to explore and appreciate. It is also a favorite hangout of foreign tourist who wants to escape the chilling winters of Europe.

There are many places to visit in Portugal. The main tourist stop in Portugal is its capital city of Lisbon. From Lisbon, you can get to most of the best Portugal has to offer such as the town of Fatima, a famous pilgrimage site, or the town of Sintra, a town listed in the UNESCO World Heritage Site.

There are a lot of international airlines going in and out of Portugal and one of these is Portugal’s very own TAP Portugal. Foreign tourists can also board other major airlines such as Lufthansa, British Airways, Air France, Continental and Delta Airways. There are 3 international airports in mainland Portugal, and another one that serves the islands in the Madeira area. There are also lots of cheap airline companies offering affordable domestic flights in Portugal such as Aer Lingus, Monarch and Easyjet.

Lisbon is also connected to Madrid, Spain via railway. It is also connected to the larger cities in Portugal such as Porto, Coimbra, and Braga. The city of Porto on the other hand can be reached by train from Vigo, Spain. Vilar Formoso is connected to railways going to Spain, France and other European countries. Inter-city travel via train in Portugal offers tourist to visit many places in a short period of time. Though it is more costly as compared to traveling by bus, it is often preferred by tourist due to its comfort and travel time is cut to a minimum.

If you want to see more of Portugal, you can take a bus ride within the city or go visit other towns. Car rentals in Portugal are also not that expensive. There are toll high ways that connects the northern part of the country to the southern regions. Hiring a car also allows you to visit other hidden attractions not usually covered by package tours.

Portugal can also be traveled by boat. There are a lot of ships that offer luxury cruises as well as to ferry tourists to Portugal’s island towns.

Traveling and touring Portugal will let you discover the beauty of the country, so come and travel now!