Portugal is in Southwestern Europe and sits on the Iberian Peninsula. It is the Western most country of Continental Europe and joins Spain to the North and East of its borders. Its shores are bathed by the Atlantic ocean. Portugal also has Islands such as the Azures and Madeira. There are many historical sites and villages to see such as Castelo Rodrigo, Marialva and Monsanto but what Portugal is famous for is the Algarve. With its sandy white beaches and favourable climate Portugal makes the perfect holiday destination.
Read more about Portugal by region by visiting the Portugese tourist office (will open in a new window). You can drill down by region to discover places and activities of interest for your holiday adventures. Time zone - GMT + 1 hour ~ Currency - Euro | 
