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In the North of Portugal the 'golden river' Douro winds through valleys covered with vineyards. Everything in this green, prosperous province is dedicated to wine (vinho verde) and Port. Throughout the Douro a lot of monuments from different times and styles are scattered.
The Ribatejo, the extended plain along the banks of the Rio Tejo, is well known for its bullfights and horses. Lively festivals are held here from spring until autumn. The most striking town is Tomar with its impressive castle and monastry 'Convento de Cristo' built by de Knights Templar.
Lisbon, the charming Portuguese capital of Portugal, offers a lot of culture. In and around Lisbon you will find Gothic cathedrals, huge monastries, special museums and the most beautiful monuments of Portugal's history.
Trás-os-Montes in het noordoosten tegen de Spaanse grens aan, is het minst bekende gebied van Portugal. Voor veel Portugezen is dit het echte Portugal. Wie van rust en natuur houdt, zal hier zeker genieten in en rond de vele natuurparken van dit gebied.
Natuurlijk is deze zuidelijke streek in Portugal vooral bekend vanwege het heerlijke klimaat en de prachtige stranden met rotsformaties. Maar er zijn meer bezienswaardigheden Algarve, hieronder noemen we er enkele.
The Alentejo has a pleasant climate although in summer it can get pretty hot. The blue Atlantic Ocean at the west coast with its deserted white beaches, offers coolness.
Relatively few people are living in this province.
Madeira bestaat uit drie eilanden: Madeira, het kleinere Porto Santo (bereikbaar per vliegtuig en ferry) en Ilhas Desertas (een onbewoond natuurgebied). De bezienswaardigheden Madeira zijn vooral te vinden op het grootste eiland Madeira.
The Beira province is often called 'central Portugal'. In the interior, up to the Spanish border, you will find hills and mountains. In nature parc 'Serra da Estrela' lies the ‘Torre', the highest mountain of the Portugal mainland (1993 m.
The Alentejo has a pleasant climate although in summer it can get pretty hot. The blue Atlantic Ocean at the west coast with its deserted white beaches, offers coolness. Relatively few people are living in this province.
Een rondreis Portugal biedt een zeer afwisselende vakantie. In Portugal zijn de afstanden prima te doen met eigen vervoer. Er zijn enkele 'klassieke' rondreisroutes die je langs een groot aantal highlights van Portugal voeren.
The Algarve has a very pleasant climate all year around. Together with the beautiful beaches, rock formations and white villages this makes the Algarve one of the most popular holiday destinations of southern Europe.
It is said that the endless sandy beaches of the Costa da Prata (Silvercoast) are the most unspoiled beaches of Portugal. The coastal area is protected by dunes and pinewoods. Behind the coastal line you will find fertile plaines and the quiet waters of the Ria do Aveiro.
The Minho in the north of Portugal is the greenest province of Portugal. It lies between two large rivers: the Minho in the north and the Douro in the south. The Minho is famous for its 'vinho verde': a refreshing, young 'green' wine.
The Estremadura province lies in the west of Portugal, roughly between Lisbon and Pombal. Four of the most important historical (World Heritage) monuments of Portugal can be found here: the palace of Mafra and the monastries and abbeys of Alcobaça, Batalha and Tomar.
De Minho is de meest groene regio van Portugal en ligt tussen twee grote rivieren in, de Minho in het noorden en de Douro in het zuiden. Uit dit groene en zeer vruchtbare deel van Portugal komt de bekende 'vinho verde': een frisse, jonge, 'groene' wijn.
