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PORTUGAL IS GREEN TO GO by Nicola Palmer , Perfect Getaways
Portugal is famous for its beautiful cities , popular beach destinations , historical landmarks and 16th to 19th century architecture from when this country was a powerful maritime empire . The country is located in southwestern Europe and is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the south and west , and Spain to the north and east .
Portugal is a major tourism hotspot with the most popular destinations being the major cities of Lisbon and Porto and the holiday destination of the Algarve which is visited by UK tourists more than any other nation .
The Algarve is the southernmost region of continental Portugal and is serviced by the region ’ s international airport , Faro .
Although Lisbon surpasses the Algarve in terms of tourism revenue , the Algarve is still considered to be the biggest and most important Portuguese tourist region . It is one of the warmest places in Southern Europe , with an Atlantic influenced Mediterranean climate giving it hot summers and mild winters . Choices are abound with fantastic resorts such as Lagos , Quarteira and Carvoeiro all offering beautiful beachfront family locations with lots of restaurants and fun activities to make the perfect holiday . For those looking for a bit more nightlife , the vibrant resort of Albufeira is one of the liveliest and most energetic destinations in the Algarve . the best golf courses in the world , luxury accommodations , beautiful beaches and the stunning marina which is surrounded by quality restaurants and bars .
With Portugal announced as the first major tourism country on the green list , there has never been a better time to visit and sample everything the country has to offer .
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