If you are looking for a fantastic European holiday destination, then you should definitely give Portugal a go. We look at some of Portugal?s best holiday destinations to give you a flavor for the place. One brilliant location is the Azores. These are a group of islands in the Atlantic Ocean. While not part of the Portuguese mainland, they are very popular with tourists as they have great facilities and a lovely all year round climate, coupled with breathtaking scenery, such as volcanic features and stunning lagoons.

The Algarve is one of the most popular places for tourists to visit. It is situated in the south of Portugal and is separated from the rest of the country by a group of mountains. This makes the climate of the Algarve hot and dry and it?s very popular with tourists, particularly from the UK and Germany. There are lots of hotels in the region, meaning that tourists have plenty of choice and popular locations include Lagos and Albufeira. There is also over 150km of gorgeous coastline.

You could also visit Lisbon, which is the westernmost city in Europe as well as the capital city of Portugal. It features brilliant inns, nightlife, mosaics and museums and is a great place for sitting on a terrace ? of which there are many ? with coffee and some good food. The city has both old and new quarters, which make for a great city experience. Cable cars are popular for transport as the streets are so steep, particularly in the older parts of the city.

We also think the Madeira Islands are a great Portugal holiday destination. Like the Azores, the Madeira Islands aren?t part of the mainland and instead form an archipelago 700 miles southwest of Portugal. There is great scenery, including breathtaking mountains along with a mild year-round climate, which is very appealing to the tourists that visit. The islands also offer fantastic facilities and they are home to the famous Madeira wine as well as a thriving agricultural industry, which is well worth exploring on your visit.

Our last Portuguese holiday destination suggestion is Porto, which is also known as the Granite City. This is because so many of its buildings are made out of granite and iron, including some historic churches. Some of Portugal?s best wine is made in the region, which is in the north of the country. Porto is the country?s second largest city and also a European Capital of Culture. It combines old, winding streets with new roads to create a lovely, cosmopolitan experience that all travelers are sure to find appealing.

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