Portugal: Europe’s Best-Kept Secret – Discover Why

Portugal is a very well-kept secret. The most inexpensive place in Europe to travel to. It has something for everyone. Lisbon, Porto, Sintra, and Fatima are all within driving distance.

Lisbon is one of the oldest cities in Portugal. It has the old architecture along with the new contemporary architecture. Many restaurants to eat at and boutiques to shop at. You will find little cobblestone streets and live music which is called “Fado”.

Porto is a great city to visit. It’s a coastal city in Northwest Portugal. It’s known for its bridges and of course for Port Wine. There are many wineries where you can sample the different ports and you can take a day cruise along the River.

Sintra is a magical place where you can find whimsical castles in the hills of the Serra de Sintra. The hills are covered with pine trees beautiful scenery and old villas and the ruins of a Moorish castle.

Fatima is located in Central Portugal and is know for sure as the sanctuary of Fatima, a catholic pilgrimage site. e town that's home The Capelinha das Aparições marks the spot where the Virgin Mary allegedly appeared in 1917. People from all over the world visit this town every year.

 

No matter where you go in Portugal, you will be in awe of the beauty, food, wine and the friendly people

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JT Wilson