Portugal is the ideal retreat for many offering great weather and fantastic beaches with the added benefits of a short flight time and plenty of great deals to be had. There are plenty of reasons to visit and explore Portugal and we have covered just a few of them. A holiday in Portugal could prove to be your perfect escapade!
Golf
If you are an experienced golfer or even just starting to try your hand at it, Portugal is undoubtedly the place to come. There are a huge number of exciting and challenging courses to visit and execute a few rounds at, all set in fabulous scenery whilst the Portuguese sun sparkles above. Arguably, the best course is Monte Rei, found in the picturesque foothills in the eastern Algarve. Don’t forget the courses on the Azores Islands and Madeira too!
Weather
If you love heat, a visit to Portugal during the summer months is the place for you. The Algarve is the sunniest and warmest part of the country and summer temperatures generally reach the high 20°s to low 30°s between June and August. A particular area of the Algarve; Sagres is known for its very own microclimate and boasts 300 days of sunshine per year. If you are desperate for a sunshine filled summer escape, pick Portugal!
Beaches & Surfing
The beaches here are wonderful. The Algarve is the hot spot but the beaches on the west coast can be equally appealing if you prefer somewhere a bit quieter. With well in excess of 100 long stretches of white sand with clear waters and jagged cliffs to provide shelter and shade you can’t go far wrong on the beaches of Portugal. It’s never hard to find good swell for surfing either. The surfing here is great regardless of your experience and skill with a huge variety of waves waiting to be tackled and lots of surf schools to choose from if needed.
Food
The food in Portugal is closely associated with Mediterranean and Spanish cuisine. Full-flavoured, filling recipes plus plenty of fresh delicious sea food dominate menus with a good spattering of simple tasty treats too. Some of the staple dishes available include octopus, squid, soups, snails, marzipan and fig pastries and rice pudding. There are many tasty meat dishes to choose from amongst a large array of other delicious meals that need to be personally tried and tested!
We want to add some personal touches to the list of reasons courtesy of you, our readers! Are you off on holiday to Portugal soon or just got back? What is your favourite bit about Portugal? Please help us to expand the list and add your suggestions below.
