Portugal: Top 7 resorts in the country

What you should know about resorts in Portugal

• Each beach in Portugal has its own vacation destination. Yes, some can be wild, while others are filled with hundreds of tourists. On some you can quietly relax face to face with nature, but there are also some that are considered quite noisy.
• Portugal can be called one of the most ecological countries around the world. This feature makes vacation on the sea of Portugal the best.
• The climate of Portugal is Mediterranean, with warm summers and mild winters. The best time for a vacation is from May to October. The peak season is July-August, when prices are the highest. For an economical vacation is better to choose May-June or September-October.
• Choosing Portugal for vacation, many tourists are reminded that in this country should not make the main focus on beach vacation. The fact is that the Atlantic coast of Portugal washes the cold ocean current, because of which the water temperature on many beaches is slightly lower than what those travelers are used to, who rest in the Mediterranean Sea.
• The sun's rays warm Portugal even in the off-season: in December we can count on a temperature of 12-18 degrees Celsius, depending on the part of the country. The south is the warmest region, with the Algarve offering sunbathing all year round. Although the nights are cooler here, it is still an interesting alternative to cooler countries.

Algarve

Surrounded by beautiful beaches, pine and orange trees, the resort is like a magnet attracting thousands of tourists from all over the world.

The Algarve is located in the far east of Europe. The southern province of Portugal with a coastline of about 200 kilometers, washed by the waters of the Atlantic from the south and west, protected by mountains in the north and borders with Spain in the east. Exceptional climate, spacious sandy shores, beaches with warm clear waters make the Algarve one of the most popular beach vacation destinations. The climate here is very mild - even in the height of summer there is no exhausting heat, so in most cases there is no need to replace the therapeutic ocean breeze with air-conditioned air, and the resort is famous for its long beach season.

Lisbon Riviera

The Lisbon Riviera is the poetic name for the resorts along the coastline from Cabo da Roca, the westernmost point of the European continent, to the mouth of the Tagus River. This place is full of numerous resort towns and well-kept villages with beautiful hotels, comfortable beaches, numerous bars, restaurants and excellent opportunities for outdoor activities. The region is considered to be an ideal place where you can combine a full-fledged beach vacation with a visit to cultural attractions.

The resort not only offers vacationers the longest sandy beaches, but also creates all conditions for active sports. Restaurants and cafes here delight with masterpieces of Portuguese cuisine: fish and seafood dishes, fine wines, delicious fruits. The night life of the resort is also diverse: there are discos, bars and clubs. This region is chosen for its vacation by both noisy young people and families with children.

Madeira

Madeira is a beautiful island of colors, the pearl of the Atlantic, an amazing green oasis in the middle of the ocean.

This island, born of volcanoes, is 1000 kilometers away from continental Portugal, known for the paradisiacal beauty of nature, mild climate and friendly population. The region offers excellent opportunities for sports: tennis, paragliding, rock climbing, mountain biking, horseback riding, etc. There is also a unique tradition preserved here - sledding on the asphalt road.

Elderly people often come here, as there is no heat. And couples in love love love this resort for its silence and solitude.

Porto Santo Island

Porto Santo is a small island located 50 km from Madeira Island, which we have told you about before. The main attraction of the island is a luxurious sandy 9-kilometer beach with a unique fine silky sand with therapeutic properties. This beach, with its gentle ocean entrance and crystal clear water, can be an ideal vacation spot for children.

Porto Santo is also known for its thalassotherapy center. Along with cosmetic procedures, the center offers preventive and curative treatments for musculoskeletal disorders.

Outdoor enthusiasts will also find something to do here. The island offers many opportunities for diving, water skiing, windsurfing and kitesurfing. In addition, there are even a few mountain peaks in the center of the island, which will appeal to delta and paragliders.

Azores

The Azores is a magical archipelago of nine volcanic islands located in the Atlantic Ocean, which attracts with its unique natural landscapes, rich flora and fauna, as well as interesting attractions.

The archipelago consists of three groups: Eastern group: the islands of San Miguel, Santa Maria and islets collectively called "ants". Central group: the islands of Faial, Piku, São Jorge, Terceira, Gracesa. Northwestern group: the islands of Flores and Corvo.

The main values of the region are incomparable nature, excellent ecology and natural products. It was in preserving the pristine nature that Azores was awarded the EU prize in 1995. The resort offers tourists sightseeing tours, whale and dolphin watching, geological tours, swimming in natural pools of solidified lava and much more.

Cascais

Cascais is considered one of the most fashionable resorts in Portugal. The white beaches of this resort (Serei, Morena, etc.) have a long length of more than 30 km. Along them grows a lot of eucalyptus and pine trees, which makes the local air very healthy.

In local cafes and restaurants they prepare amazing dishes, causing admiration even among gourmets, and lovers of active recreation, it is recommended here to go surfing, because on the shore are excellent waves. Also in Cascais you can visit nudist beaches. In general, during the vacation everyone will be able to find something to his liking.

You can book a hotel in Portugal with a discount of up to -65% on the website.

Porto

We conclude our selection with the city that tops all lists of Portugal's top tourist gems. Porto is the second largest city in Portugal, which gave its name to the country itself and to the famous Port wine.

It is better to get acquainted with the city on foot. A labyrinth of ancient streets, medieval Baroque buildings, the Cathedral, the majestic Bishop's Palace, the Clerigues Tower, the House of Music, the two-level bridge Ponti de Don Luis I - this is the real Portugal.

Porto is not often chosen for a classic beach vacation, but there are still beaches here. We especially recommend you to pay attention to the beaches of Matosinhos and Foz do Douro.