Portugal’s rich centuries-long history, dramatic scenery and extraordinary hospitality makes Portugal a top holiday destination. Blessed with three hundred days of sunshine, dramatic coastlines and long sandy beaches ranked amongst the best in the world, Portugal is a popular all year-round holiday hotspot.

Portugal really has something for everyone, if you just want to chill out on the beach and take in the Portuguese sun there is an abundance of beaches to choose from, including 372 that have been awarded a blue flag. When you want to pick up the pace you can try your hand at water sports in the perfect waves of the Atlantic, visit the nature reserves or if you’re a golf enthusiast Portugal is the ideal choice with the award for the best golf courses in Europe.

There is also plenty to keep the family busy too away from the sun and sand, with plenty of family-friendly attractions including waterparks, Zoo marine and not to mention, kids will love Portugal’s many castles and palaces which are open to the public and begging to be explored. Portugal’s location and proximity to the Atlantic means fresh fish and seafood is plentiful, earning Portugal a reputation of being a top foodie destination, which tastes even better when eaten in one of the seafront restaurants dotted around the coast in the Portuguese sun.