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Holiday resorts in Portugal

Albufeira

A busy trading port in ancient times, Albufeira declined into a poor fishing town in the 18th century, having been swamped by tidal waves and burnt out by civil war. But since the 1960s the tide has... more

Cascais

Once just a small picturesque fishing village, Cascais (pronounced 'Kesh-kaysh'), 19 miles (30km) west of Lisbon, has exploded into one of the most bustling, sophisticated resorts on the Portuguese... more

Espinho

Portugal's northwestern coast is known as the Costa Verde, and offers some scenic beaches, albeit with cold Atlantic waters which make it less popular than the southerly Algarve. The main centre on ... more

Estoril

Sixteen miles (26km) west of Lisbon is the trendy resort town of Estoril, a cosmopolitan holiday Mecca with a promenade along three narrow coarse sandy beaches, luxury hotels, championship golf cou... more

Faial

This is the island of the Azores most recommended by travel agents, because of its central position in the archipelago. Its coast is indented with sheltered bays and it has an immense volcanic crat... more

Faro

The provincial capital of the Algarve, Faro is a modern, lively city with attractive shopping precincts, good restaurants and a frenetic nightlife. Thousands of travellers pass through the city en ... more

Flores

The island of Flores, most northerly of the Azores group and sited somewhat remote from it's companions, is literally the island of 'flowers', carpeted with numerous wildflowers and hydrangea clust... more

Graciosa

Vineyards cover much of Graciosa, just like the other Azores islands, but this tiny landmass has its own unique natural attraction as well: the Furna de Enxofre. This is a small, warm sulphur lake,... more

Lagos

This ancient port city is today one of the most popular holiday destinations on the Algarve, sited as it is within walking distance of some excellent beaches. Visitors to Lagos can also take time to... more

Pico

The island of Pico is dominated by its volcano of the same name, rearing in the middle of the landscape and towering 7,720ft (2,351m) above sea level, making it the highest peak in Portugal. A sing... more

Santa Maria

The island of Santa Maria lies southwest of Sao Miguel, and features an airport that was a World War II American Air Force base which has now been appropriated as a civil airport. The main town on ... more

Sao Jorge

Say 'cheese' when visiting Sao Jorge, the island surrounded by sheer, black cliffs, because this is the centre of the Azores' dairy industry. The lush green grass of the island's fields plumps up t... more

Sao Miguel

Sao Miguel, largest in the Azores group, is scenically spectacular with green pastures and forest-covered volcanic peaks. The island may be the largest, but it is still very small - just 40 miles (... more

Sintra

The picturesque town of Sintra, 18 miles (29km) northwest of Lisbon, lies at the heart of one of Portugal's most appealing holiday regions, abounding with natural beauty, historical and cultural at... more

Tavira

Tavira, to the east of Faro in the south-east corner of Portugal, is one of the most photogenic towns along the Algarve coast, sporting white-washed houses topped with decorative chimneys and pyram... more

Terceira

This island in the Azores holds the most interest for tourists, with the historic centre of its capital town, Angra do Heroismo, having been classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, this despite... more

Vila do Conde

A small town at the mouth of the River Ave, 17 miles (27km) north of Porto, Vila do Conde has become a popular summer holiday resort because of its sandy beaches and rocky reefs. The town has some ... more

Vila Real de Santo Antonio

This unusual town, 53 miles (85km) east of Faro, is neatly designed on a geometric grid system, radiating out from the central square, the Praca Marques de Pombal, with its dramatic paved radial mo... more

Vilamoura

Vilamoura, an ambitious purpose-built resort on the central Algarve coast, is one of Europe's largest privately developed tourist havens, offering holidaymakers every form of sport, entertainment a... more
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