Portugal has the perfect combination of sandy beaches,
beautiful scenery, lively towns and world-class golf courses, making it a
popular holiday destination every year. With great weather, delicious cuisine
and stunning coast lines, you are guaranteed a holiday to remember!
Below we've explored our favourite Portuguese holiday
destinations!
Madeira
Madeira has been nicknamed the floating garden, and it’s
easy to see why. Fuchsia bougainvillea, scarlet poinsettias and lilac jacaranda
trees enlighten the landscape, turning entire villages into a beautiful collage
of bright colours.
Make your way down to Madeira’s coast and you’ll come
across small charming coves and pebbly bays, ideal for a lazy afternoon soaking
up the sun.
If you’re looking for a bit of shopping, Madeira has many traditional
markets and lovely boutiques to visit. Then grab some refreshments form a local
taverna, which serve up the perfect blend of exotic Mediterranean flavours.
The capital of Madeira, Funchal, is made up of majestic
buildings, traditional churches and picturesque squares. The narrow streets of the old town have many
wine lounges and family-run tavernas, while the delightful marina is also lined
with cafés and seafood restaurants, a perfect way to enjoy a hot summers evening.
(Picture courtesy of Madeira Islands)
The Algarve
The Algarve is Portugal’s most popular holiday destination,
with its breath-taking coastline boasting white sandy beaches, striking cliffs
and secluded coves; it’s the ultimate choice for a relaxing beach holiday.
There are a range of
resorts to choose from, whether you’re after lively towns or dreamy
fishing villages, you will find a resort in the Algarve to suit your desired
holiday location.
This popular region in
Portugal is also one of the best places in Europe for golfers –boasting the
most picturesque courses. As Portugal is rich in history, why not explore the Roman
ruins, Moorish castles and traditional villages, which are all scattered around
this delightful pocket of Portugal.
An all-inclusive cheap Algarve holiday is the
perfect choice for a care-free family break!
(Picture courtesy of The Sunday Times)
Porto Santo
Porto Santo is situated north of Madeira, and is one of the
latest popular travel destinations on the scene. Measuring up at just 6 by 11 kilometres, you may struggle to
find it on the map as it's so tiny! Although, once you've found Madeira, all you
have to do is trace your finger 40km north, and there sits little Porto Santo.
The town Vila Baleira
is beautifully laid with cobbled streets, pavement side cafe's and pretty
white-washed houses. If you like a taste
of different cuisines, the restaurants serve specialities like seafood stew and
spit roasted beef, using traditional recipes that have been passed down through the
generations.
Without a doubt, the thing that draws so many tourists each
year is the unspoilt main beach that runs alongside the whole of Porto Santo. It starts near the capital, Vila Baleira, and
runs all the way to Ponta da Calheta. It really is a beautiful spot and is popular with beach lovers!
The island is surrounded by many hidden bays and secret
coves, with many offering some great watersports such as diving and
sea-fishing.
(Picture courtesy of Trip
Advisor )
So, if these beautiful locations sound like your kind of
holiday, visit www.comparediscountholidays.com to
find yourself a cheap deal! Or choose from the hundreds of other options
we have on our site! Don’t miss out on your perfect holiday and book
today!
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