Portugal - A land of contrasts

From the verdant north to the hot and sunny south, Portugal has a landscape and climate to suit all tastes. This ancient country has a rich seafaring past, superb beach resorts with mile upon mile of white sand, quaint old towns and a landscape wreathed in olive groves, vineyards and wheat fields. With numerous World Heritage sites and graced by one of Europe's most relaxed and attractive capitals, it also remains refreshingly affordable. Portugal’s golf courses are legendary, boasting some of the most beautiful and challenging in the world.

Savouring life slowly is a Portuguese passion, and much of the best is humble - traditional folk festivals; simple, honest food drenched in olive oil, a glass of rich smooth port, music that pulls at the heart strings, and markets overflowing with fish, fruit and flowers.