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In the 15 and 16 centuries, Portugal was a great maritime power, putting the foundations of a vast colonial empire, but it decades in the second half of the 16 century, the greatest part of its territory being conquered by the Netherlands and England. Between 1580 and 1640, Portugal is attached to Spain. In 1910, the monarchy is abolished and Portugal is proclaimed republic. In 1926 it recognizes the right to self-Portuguese colony and sovereignty. Portugal joined the EC 3 (current EU) in 1986.
Here you can discover the many vacation opportunities that are infinite: you can choose the healthy resorts of the sophisticated coastal neighborhoods, or you can visit the medieval towns of historical Lisbon, Porto, Braga and Coimbra. If you are indeed passionate of history, you can make a tour of the country (renting a car is not expensive in Portugal), stopping overnight at a pousada of famous monasteries, castles or former Boyar houses that provide accommodation at incredibly low prices. For those seeking an active vacation, Portugal is an excellent choice , being one of the top golf destinations. Fishing, horse riding or water sports such as ski and windsurf are also points of attraction of this destinations …
Clearings in which you can see how the almond trees grow up quietly, forests of cork trees and golden fields in Alentejo, farms in Ribatejo, narrow paths in Alfama, Lisbon, carts pulled by bullocks in the Minho and vineyards in the Douro. Azalea and cane growing everywhere, the sound of fado music is heard in small cafes. The mills clack in front of the Atlantic breeze; boats filled with sardines waving in gulfs, and white houses are drown in the sun. The sea is always present and the sound wave is the sweetest music ever created by nature.
Portugal is one of the most favorite touristic places. The beauty of the country, the quality of tourism services and collaboration with the best local partners have turned Portugal into a successful destination, being chose by more and more tourists.
The blue sky, with wonderful and sunny bays, shining colors, oak forests and plantations of olive trees, castles and pousadas are only a part of the tourist attractions of Portugal.
A country of seafarers and conquerors, the country of Vasco da Gama, a country of miracles, a country with a fascinating combination of styles of architecture, and a wine country Porto, Portugal is a destination worth to be seen.