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Tourism Tourism industry is an integral and contributing segment, necessary for the economic development of the country and ensures a 5% contribution of the overall national GDP. Every year, around a dozen million of tourists pay the country a visit….
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This isn’t, however, the fun way to do it. Far more enjoyable is to make the journey by boat, from the border town of Vila Real de Santo Antonio. Ferries run across the Guadiana river every 30 to 60 minutes,…
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Here are a few ideas to help you pass the time, and take your mind off the fact you are probably on your way back to reality, and cooler climes: Praia de Faro With most visitors to the Algarve heading…
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Here are three “insider tips” for exploring the west coast of the Algarve. Don’t try to fit too much in You cannot “do the west coast” in a day, so if you only have limited time it’s best to…
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However, if you’re there for a long break, you’ll probably fancy a change from Portuguese food at least once. Thankfully, other international cuisine is easy to come by too. In this article, we present three dependable restaurants where you can…
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It´s only our first few days in São Miguel Island. We’ve seen a lot, but there is so much more to take in with every direction indicating somewhere unique to visit on the island. We have been to Lagoa de Fogo…
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Portugal is an ancient European country with many historical monuments, building, towns and villages. Set in beautiful countryside, from lush green landscapes to rugged mountainous regions. So when deciding your holiday destination for Portugal – ‘think inland’ for a change,…
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From the rugged coastline down the west side of Portugal where surfers love to head, to the more serene Algarve beaches – there really is something for everyone. Having travelled much of Portugal, I could never decide on ‘the one’…
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The course features a stunning 3-acre lake at the 12th around undulating greens with the best collection of par fives. The whole course is a visual treat surrounded by scenery framing pines. New tees have been added to each hole…
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