The best place to keep yourself busy during your vacations is Portugal. Portugal contains a large number of World Heritage Sites that includes both cultural as well as natural wonders, which are enough to keep you busy and happy. Portugal is situated in the south-western part of Europe and is bordered on the west & south by Atlantic Ocean, while on the east & north by Spain. The pleasant weather and friendly people of Portugal makes it a tourist paradise. The country has picture postcard scenery that comprises of rugged coastline, beautiful beaches, cobbled streets and fairytale castles.

As a tourist in Portugal, you are entitled to various options like mingling with the crowd or wandering through the historic cities like Braga, Lisbon, Coimbra or Porto. If you want to spend time in peace then you can stay in a beautiful farm or monastery, where you will be free from the hustle & bustle of city life. The time period between the months of June-September is the ideal time for visiting the place.

Chief attractions & destinations
Some of the chief attractions and destinations of Portugal are listed below-

1. Lisbon,


2. Castle of São Jorge,


3. River Tagus,


4. Gulbenkian Foundation,


5. Torre de Belém,


6. the Monument to the Discoverers,


7. Hieronymite Monastery,


8. Tamariz Beach,


9. Cascais,


10. Sintra,


11. Battle Abbey,


12. Porto,


13. Church of São Francisco,


14. Cais da Ribeira,


15. Convent of Christ (Tomar),


16. Alfama,


17. Tower of Belem,


18. Sao Vicente Caves,


19. Porto Santo Island,


20. Cape St. Vicente Coast Natural Park, etc

Activities
The coastal towns of Portugal offer various activities like surfing, kite surfing, swimming, hiking, fishing etc.

Festivalscccc
Don’t ever forget to miss the Portuguese festivals. Some of them are Carnival, Queima das Fitas, Romarias, Festa de Sao Joao etc.

Cuisines
Some of the cuisine specialties of Portugal are Sopa de marisco, Caldeirada, Bacalhau, Caldo verde, arroz doce, Madeira pudding etc.

Fast facts

1. Country- Portugal.


2. Capital- Lisbon.


3. Official language- Portuguese.


4. Currency- Euro (€)² (EUR).


5. Chief destination- Lisbon.