Portugal Travel

Visiting Portugal is a must for every traveler. This country is the neighbor of Spain, but it has a culture and character all its own. Portugal is a favorite hot spot for European tourist during the cold months of winter. The country is also a favorite pilgrimage and historical destination for many for it has a lot of old and historical buildings and churches. There are a lot of affordable hotels in Portugal. Most hotels are found in the larger cities such as in Lisbon, Porto, Sintra, Fatima, and Coimbra.

Portugal is safe to travel the whole year round. The mainland has long summer months and has pleasant winter weather at the end of the year. The area of the Madeira Islands and Azores Islands have warm climate whole year round perfect for beach vacations.

Renting a car in Portugal is probably one of the cheapest ways to visit and explore the country’s many tourist spots and other beautiful places. It is also one of the most flexible ways to travel. You will have greater control of your time and you don’t need to rush to the train or bus stations for fear that you might miss out your ride. Renting a car in Portugal also gives you the freedom to choose your own itineraries instead of following the schedule of a Portugal Tour company.

The Age of Discovery is the golden era of Portugal. During those times, Portuguese sailors and soldiers took on the high seas to discover new lands as far as Africa, South America and Asia. They brought back much of their discoveries back to Portugal, wherein many of the foreign influences are still visible up to today such as in their architecture, food and culture.

Scientists say building projects sponsored by the European Union (EU) have contributed to the near extinction of the Iberian Lynx, which could well be the first big cat to vanish since the sabre-tooth tiger. Since Spain and Portugal joined the EU, new roads, railways lines and dams have restricted the last habitats of the lynx.