Portugal really is a land of opportunity when it comes to holidays. The great thing about Portugal is the variety of holidays on offer. For example, you will find a wide range of golf holidays that offer top quality accommodation in close proximity to some of the finest golf courses in the whole of Europe. Many of the best golf holidays to Portugal are to be found in the Villamoura area, which also boasts a fantastic marina.
Aside the vast selection of golfing holidays, Portugal offers a wide choice of traditional summer holiday locations that cater to the tourist's every need. The resorts of Praia da Luz, Albufeira and Lagos on the sunny Algarve coast are extremely popular with tourists from all over Europe who flock here for the sunshine and fantastic beaches.
As you move to the west towards the Costa Verde the Portuguese Landscape becomes ever more green and lush because of the Gulf Stream which affects the climate. This area takes the full brunt of powerful Atlantic swells originating thousands of miles away, grooming the Portuguese coastline with perfect waves. The temperate water temperatures in this area makes it a popular spot for the pursuit of watersports such as surfing, bodyboarding and windsurfing.
There is no shortage of accommodation in Portugal with everything from basic self-catering apartments all the way through to top quality, world renowned luxury resorts. Portugal is dotted with many golf resort developments that combine a golf course with interwoven villas, often with their own swimming pools and sun lounging areas. It is also possible to get a good selection of last minute holidays.
Whether you want to relax in the sun or get out and go on an adventure, Portugal is the place to be! You could spend the day golfing on one of the international 18 hole golf courses, go horse riding along one of the long sandy Costa Verde beaches, take to the sea and try your hand at surfing the Atlantic swells or ramble through the countryside on foot or on the saddle. Whatever you want to do, you'll find it in Portugal.
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