Portugal

Portugal,officially The Portuguese Republic is the country in Southern Europe,located on the southwest of the Lberian peninsula,bordering Spain to the north and east,and the Atlantic ocean to the west and south.Portugal is famous for its beaches,food and Cristiano Ronaldo.

Portugal is one of the oldest countries in Europe with its borders pretty much unchanged.It is city with a special radiance,which comes from the Tagus river. Portugal is great holiday destination renowned for sun,sea and walk on the beaches throughout the year.

Portuguese coast is almost a single beach extending more than 850 kilometer.Portuguese dishes include meats, pork,beef and seafood fish,lobster,crab,shrimps,prawns,octopus,and calms,vegetables and legumes and desserts. Portugal offers wonderful sensation throughout the year from north to south.

The extensive planting of vineyards that produce the best wines in the world,the wonderful food known and recognized worldwide for causing sensations of wonderful tasting.The Portuguese climate is characterized by mild winters and pleasant summers, varying from region to region.Portuguese is one of the most spoken language worldwide and Portuguese are one of the people more open to other civilization.

The Portuguese natural heritage is extremely rich and divers.Portugal accounts for the world cork production.Portuguese cork is used by leading brands such as Moet Chandon and Rolls Royce,by Airbus and NASA.You will be amazed to know that Portuguese cork has been used in the spacecraft used by the European space agency in its mission to mars.The largest artificial underwater parks and reef in Europe is in Portugal or rather in the ocean just of the Algarve coast.

The ATM system in Portugal the Multibanco is one of the most advance in the world.The oldest bookshop in the world is in Portugal.Portugal is the home to the worlds longest pedestrain suspension bridge.

Main Attractions

Located on the western coast of the Lberian peninsula ,Portugal is great holiday destination renowned for sun,sea and walk on the beaches throughout the year.Portuguese coast is almost a single beach extending more than 850 kilometer and is the most visited countries due to its climate,affordable travel cost and exceptional attraction .The exotic architecture,complete with the with arches and various levels,makes it a desirable place to pose for pictures.

Portugal is home to 15 UNESCO World Heritage sites,one of which includes the Douro wine region.Portuguese is popular destination for surfers and beach-goers from all over the world.So lets explore the main tourist attraction of Portugal which you don’t want to miss;

• LISBON
• ALENTEJO
• ALGARVE
• ERICEIRA
• SINTRA
• COIMBRA
• TAVIRA
• OBIDOS
• EVORA
• PORTO
• SERRA DA ESTREAL
• ELVAS
• BRAGA
• PARQUE NACIONAL DA PENEDA-GERES
• LAGOS
• FARO
• AVEIRO
• BEJA CASTLE

CUISINE

Portugal has amazing seafood dishes,world famous pork dishes and a wide array of desserts.The food of Portugal is divine,you can always find the vegetarian options.Lot of traditional Portuguese food is rustic and hearty dishes made with meat,seafood,legumes,vegetables are,the kind of food that we eat our self and enjoy.The prominent spices used in Portuguese cuisine includes piri-piri,paprika,clove,allspice and cumin and garlic and onion is also used widely as herbs like bay leaf,oregano,rosemary and coriander.So lets start with the mouth watering dishes of Portugal which you want to relish during your visit; Caldo Verde is the famous Portuguese soup.

This is one of the most popular soup and iconic traditional Portuguese dish.Bacalhau or Portuguese cod fish is Portuguese traditional food which is prepared in many different ways from grilled,baked,caned and fried you will enjoy eating it. Portuguese serves the best calms in the world and that to are super delicious that you don’t want a miss.Sardines is the grilled fish when it is cooked its smell infused the streets of Lisbon.Bifanas are traditional Portuguese pork sandwiches are so popular that you will find them every were in the country.

The most outstanding Portuguese chicken dish is chicken peri peri which is served with chips or french fries,small lettuce,tomatoes and onion salad which is Portuguese national dish.Portuguese cuisine is famous for itsdelicious seafood.So Polvo a la Lagareiro is another Portuguese traditional octopus dish loved by all.The octopus when well cooked is really tender and flavorful.

you cant give a miss to caracois[snails]which is the another staple diet of portugugese in summer month.Pastel de Nata is the iconic and famous Portuguese dessert which is sweet and creamy Portuguese egg tart is so addictive that it might become your daily pastry choice.Portuguese has a amazing seafood dishes, pork dishes,Portuguese chicken and sandwiches and wide array of conventual desserts which are world wide famous.

SHOPPING

When you are visiting any place is not completed without shopping,more over when you are in Portugal. It is one of the budget friendly place to shop in the whole of Europe is in Portugal.Shopping in Portugal is a delight.You can find easily souvenir shops,gift store and handicraft markets in every city and town around Portugal.

Portuguese ceramic are one of the best souvenirs to scout out during your visit,head over to Feira da Ladra flee market in Lisbon were you can get colorful swallows,sardines, clothes,handmade goods,home decor,books,coins and other beautiful Portuguese ceramics.You can take best fruity,golden color olive oil from Portugal which is the best olive oil.Portugal olive growing region including Alentejo and the Terra Quente.

The best shopping outlet in Lisbon ,Portugal is Freeport Lisboa Fashion Outlet were you can get the top brands like Hugo Boss and Dolce and Gabanna.El Corte Ingles departmental store from were you can shop books, clothes,furniture or almost any thing, it is one of the cheapest shopping destination in Portugal.Colombo mall is the largest mall in the country it is the must visit mall in Lisbon.

It is the one stop shop for everything that you want to buy and all the shopaholic shop till you drop.You can buy cheese which is the must buy edible souvenir in Portugal,Portugal is also famous for its fruit preserves and heritage honey and last but not the least their favorite cookies which is beautifully packed in vintage style tin boxes.Guys you don’t want to miss out the Portuguese soap which are packed up so beautifully that you never want to unwrap them.

As you know Portugal is the worlds leading producer of cork you can buy popular accessories crafted from durable,waterproof cork includes handbags,purses,necklaces,fans and suitcases.So friends be read with your suitcase to shop and have great fun in this beautiful European country Portugal and cherish the memories with your family or friends........WAITING.......